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Classical Music
features

Explainer: Why are the violins the biggest section in the orchestra?

The Sydney Conservatorium's Laura Case delves into the logical and historical reasons for the large number of violins in a symphony orchestra.

September 25, 2024
Classical Music
features

Boom Crash Opera

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the humble percussionist, and their sometimes less-than-obvious contributions to the music we love.

August 28, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
features

The Long Climb to the Podium

The number of Australians with their sights set on an international conducting career hasn’t changed, but their success rate is down. Why?

August 19, 2024
Classical Music
news

Canberra Symphony Orchestra Unveils Season 2025

CSO's 75 anniversary season features seven world premieres, works by Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Holst, and new compositions by First Nations artists.

August 8, 2024
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Beethoven 9 (Canberra Symphony Orchestra)

In 1824, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony premiered in Vienna. Two hundred years later, it has not lost any of its impact.

August 8, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

World Premiere: Daughters of Elysium

Miriama Young explains how she was inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth when she was commissioned by Canberra Symphony Orchestra.

July 22, 2024
Dance, News, Orchestral, Theatre
news

Federal Budget 2024 and the arts

Arts training to receive $115m funding boost after a decade of decline in government support.

May 14, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Federal Budget throws Canberra Symphony Orchestra a “lifeline”

Over $4 million in funding comes at a "critical juncture for the orchestra", whose viability has taken a considerable blow post-COVID.

May 13, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music
features

The healing touch of music

A new work by composer Cyrus Meurant pays tribute to an advocate for the arts in the dementia and aged care space.

May 10, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Skipping a beat

Peggy Polias and Michael Bakrnč​ev talk about new works set to premiere in the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s Heart-Space program.

May 8, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral, Theatre
features

Newsworthy: May 2024

A round-up of our recent news reports.

April 22, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Canberra Symphony Orchestra announces 2024 Kingsland Fellows

Five young performers will receive masterclasses, mentorship and a $1,500 scholarship in the Fellowship’s second intake.

March 25, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Theatre
features

Comings and Goings: April 2024

The latest arts appointments and departures.

March 25, 2024

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