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Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral
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Three young violinists win to ‘play with Ray’ at the Sydney Opera House

Three emerging violinists have won the chance to perform with Ray Chen and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House on 25 July.

June 28, 2023
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra announces its 2023 season

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October 5, 2022
Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces its 2023 season

Simone Young discusses the highlights of her second “theatrical” year as the SSO’s Chief Conductor, including several works she will conduct for the first time in her celebrated career.

September 21, 2022
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announces its 2023 season

Chief Conductor Jaime Martín discusses the season which includes 17 new works, including three by Composer in Residence Mary Finsterer, while soprano Siobhan Stagg is Artist in Residence.

August 24, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
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Review: Ray Chen: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Cool, charming and charismatic, Chen dazzles with his fourth Strad.

August 19, 2022
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On Stage: the events you need to see in August 2022

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July 25, 2022
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces its 2022 season

Simone Young's first official program includes Fidelio in concert and Mahler Two, which celebrates a return to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in July.

October 5, 2021
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces its 2021 season

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October 15, 2020
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The Limelight Chart: August 2018

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February 24, 2020
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Ray Chen Returns (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)

The violin star makes his return to Queensland with virtuoso showpieces.

October 14, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

Plenty of pyrotechnics, but also some polished orchestral playing.

September 30, 2019

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