North Sydney’s Willoughby Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has revealed its 2025 season. Curated by Dr Nicholas Milton, its long-serving Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, the orchestra will deliver concerts throughout the year encompassing a range of classical masterpieces, film score presentations and the WSO’s beloved festive programs.

The announcement comes on the heels of a record-breaking year for the WSO, which recorded a 212% increase in subscription sales from 2023.

The Willoughby Symphony Orchestra. Photo supplied

Beethoven Triple

The season opens on 22 – 23 February with Beethoven’s ‘Triple’ Concerto with the WSO and the award-winning Estivo Trio joining forces to bring this masterpiece to life.

The ‘Triple’ is known for its intricate interplay between soloists and orchestra, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both challenging and rewarding for the performers and the audience. Unique in its use of piano, violin, and cello as solo instruments, it is an ideal showcase for the Estivo Trio’s founding players: violinist Fox Chan, cellist Jonathan Békés and pianist Ying Ho. Sarah Penicka-Smith conducts a program that includes works by...