Get to know Opus...Meet our Conductor and 2019 Concertmaster

Peter Walls - Music Director

Peter Walls has been Music Director of Opus Orchestra since 2004. He is currently also Music Director of Nota Bene, a Wellington chamber choir. He has appeared as a guest conductor with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the NZSO National Youth Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir, and various other choirs including the Civic Choirs in Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua.

Elena Abramova - Concertmaster

Russian born Violinist, Elena Abramova, holds a Masters Degree from the State Conservatory of St Petersburg, Russia, and a Doctorate in Violin performance from the University of Auckland. Elena has lived in Auckland since 2003 where she is a sought after freelance violinist, chamber musician, and teacher. she has played with the NZSO, APO, ACO, NZ Trio and other professional ensembles.