"This symphony is a mountain," says conductor Stanley Dodds. "But when young players climb it, they discover what they’re capable of.”

In what has already been a life-changing year, Stanley Dodds is preparing to lead The Sydney Youth Orchestra in its most ambitious project to date.

Stanley Dodds’ first year as Chief Conductor offers an exciting blend of classical and contemporary works from both Australian and international composers. 

Stanley Dodds, the Sydney Youth Orchestra's new Chief Conductor, talks to Limelight about the "buzz" he gets on the podium and being a "slow cooker".

The latest arts appointments and departures.

Stanley Dodds, currently the Principal Conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, to join SYO in its 50th year.

★★★★☆ Stanley Dodds caps off AWO concerts with twin titans of symphonic repertoire. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The Dodds family produced a bumper crop of violinists, reunited in the Australian World Orchestra.

2016 will feature the premiere of a world-first concerto for 8 double basses by Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in