Ivan Christian

Ivan Christian has extensive experience in orchestral management and music performance, with a notable tenure as General Manager at the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra from December 2000 to April 2022, followed by a period as Retired (former General Manager) starting May 2022. Prior roles include General Manager at the New Arts Philharmonic Orchestra and Manager at the Transvaal Philharmonic Orchestra. Early career highlights include serving as Senior Music Librarian at the State Theatre and performing as 2nd Horn in various orchestras, including the National Orchestra and the Performing Arts Council Transvaal (PACT) Orchestra. Ivan Christian's education includes studies at the Royal Academy of Music and Lordswood Boy's Grammar-Technical School in Birmingham, UK.