MSO Cybec 21st Century Australian Composers’ Program Application

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Are you an aspiring composer? Would you like your work to be performed by the MSO? Applications for the 2022 Cybec Composers’ Program are now open. More information and application form HERE

Maestro Zubin Mehta to Conduct Australian World Orchestra

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"I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to once more conducting the great Australian World Orchestra!" Maestro Zubin Mehta Maestro Zubin Mehta proclaimed it ‘one of the top ten orchestras on earth’ after ...Read More

Creative Partnerships Awards 2021 | the Arts Leadership Award goes to…

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Revealing the leaders, philanthropists and partners advancing Australia’s arts sector https://vimeo.com/647538026 Creative Partnerships Australia announce the seven remarkable 2021 Creative Partnerships Awards recipients who generously provide support to enhance arts and culture across Australia. The ...Read More

Legendary MCO Artistic Director, William Hennessy AM resigns

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William Hennessy, AM. Photo: @Agatha Yim The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra (MCO) Board regretfully announces that its Artistic Director, William Hennessy AM, has resigned and will finish in his role at the end of 2021. Bill ...Read More

Melbourne Recital Centre has re-opened its doors

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From Friday 12 November, Melbourne Recital Centre has reopened its doors following restrictions in Victoria and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Audiences can expect a stellar line-up, jam-packed digital season and an end of year celebration ...Read More

Melbourne returns to the stage

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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performing at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. With Victoria’s double dose vaccination rate racing past 80% of the 16-plus population, Melbourne’s performing arts organisations are returning to the stage. The Melbourne ...Read More

Local chamber ensembles to be featured on MSO.LIVE

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Evergreen Ensemble performs at Hamer Hall for MSO.LIVE. Photo courtesy of Limelight Magazine Throughout November, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will feature recordings of four world premiere concerts by leading Melbourne ensembles – Evergreen Ensemble, Melbourne Ensemble, ...Read More

Nicholas Braithwaite appointed as Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Conductor Laureate

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Nicholas Braithwaite, Conductor Laureate of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Image © Claudio Raschella. “I am absolutely thrilled to be appointed the Conductor Laureate of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, with whom I have had the inestimable ...Read More

2021 ARIA Award nominees announced

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Emily Sun. Photo © Shi-Joong Kim. The 2021 ARIA Award nominations have been announced, with Christian Li nominated for his album of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – the youngest soloist to record the famous works; Emily Sun and Andrea ...Read More