We talk to 15-year-old Marcus Michelsen about stepping up to the plate, as well as Alexander Briger ahead of the SYO's challenging season opener.

A heavenly accounting of Elgar's oratorio.

The London-based Australian violinist talks about playing with the Sydney Youth Orchestra again after her time abroad. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★☆ Brett Weymark’s foam-flecked Vaughan Williams conquers the high seas. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Sydney Youth Orchestras has launched the Western Sydney Youth Orchestra based at Parramatta Riverside Theatres. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★☆ Intel’s Drone 100 lights up the Sydney sky with sparkling and synchronised aerial acrobatics. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

An intense and emotional evening of music making from a fine youth orchestra. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Sons may have been taken away for eunuchs, but audience had a ball. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The top pianist tells us why youth orchestras are so special – and not just for the viola jokes. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The violinist spent two days with primary school kids and Sydney Youth Orchestra.

Highly traditional British fare, lightly seasoned with the topical.