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Classical Music, Orchestral
features

The Sydney Youth Orchestra’s all-Strauss concert to honour Richard Gill

SYO Chief Conductor Alexander Briger remembers the orchestra’s inspirational former chief and asks why youth orchestras don’t do more opera.

November 22, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Meet Sydney Youth Orchestra’s youngest ever concertmaster

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.

April 12, 2018
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: The Dream of Gerontius (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)

A heavenly accounting of Elgar's oratorio.

October 20, 2017
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Naoko Keatley returns home for some Tchaikovsky

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

July 31, 2017
Classical Music, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: A Sea Symphony (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)

★★★★☆ 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

September 23, 2016
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Western Sydney to get a brand new youth orchestra

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

August 29, 2016
Audiovisual
Live Review

Review: Drone 100 (Vivid, Sydney Harbour)

★★★★☆ 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

June 10, 2016
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Intensity of Emotion (Sydney Youth Orchestra)

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

March 20, 2016
Classical Music, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Belshazzar’s Feast (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)

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

October 10, 2014
Classical Music
features

Simon Tedeschi’s still young at heart

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

May 14, 2014
Classical Music
features

Nicola Benedetti drops in on Sydney’s budding musicians

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

October 23, 2012
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Choir of St James King Street

Highly traditional British fare, lightly seasoned with the topical.

July 4, 2011

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