Jessica Walther
flute
Donor: Shirley Leuthner

Described by the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra as “electrifying” and “gifted,” Jessica is a  young and ambitious flautist from the Gold Coast. Her passion for flute performance spans across  various genres, including solo, orchestral, and chamber music. During her recent travels to Europe,  she had the privilege of working with internationally renowned flautists such as Michael Cox,  Stefan Tomaschitz, and Felix Renggli. 

Jessica graduated in 2021 from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Music (Honours),  Class I, majoring in Music Performance under Patrick Nolan. She has performed with the Australian  Youth Orchestra since 2021, with highlights including a 2022 national tour, where she played  Strauss' Alpine Symphony as principal flute under Sir Mark Elder. 

Her orchestral experience includes performing with the Queensland Youth Symphony and as  principal flute with the University of Queensland Symphony. Jessica also won first prize in the  O’Brien Wind and Brass Competition in both 2021 and 2019.