Posts by Darwin Symphony Orchestra

We are thrilled to share that DSO Composer in Residence, Netanela Mizrahi, has been named a finalist in both the Behind the Scenes – Creative and Inspiring Educator categories at the NT Performing Arts Awards.  Her DSO-commissioned collaboration with Rirratjingu Songman Banula Marika, Wuyal’s Journey, which premiered at Darwin Festival last August, has also been named a finalist for Production of the Year. We are incredibly…

This August at Darwin Festival, audiences can experience the worlds of classical music and theatre in a one-night spectacular event, Shakespeare & Symphony, at The Playhouse, AANT Centre, on Saturday 22 August.  This concert brings together two of the Northern Territory’s renowned arts organisations, Darwin Symphony Orchestra and Brown’s Mart, for the first time in more than 30 years. It places Shakespeare’s timeless works in conversation with the living cultures of Indigenous Australia, creating a powerful meeting of music, theatre and storytelling.  In this unique…

As part of this year’s Garma Festival, we’re honoured to perform alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Arafura Music Collective, with performances featuring acclaimed vocalist Emma Donovan, revered Yolŋu songman Ngulmiya Nundhirribala, and Aaron Wyatt’s powerful new composition, Djeran. 

DSO is delighted to support the Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) as they bring their exciting concert Brave New Worlds to the AANT Centre on Friday, 17 July. Our Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Richard Mills, will also be joining Charlotte Miles in the pre-concert talk at 6:30pm in The Gallery – Don’t miss it, tickets are selling fast! As…

Our beloved dry season outdoor concert was another resounding success! Thank you for joining us under the stars to enjoy unforgettable movie music performed live by the Darwin Symphony Orchestra. You can now relive the evening by viewing the photo gallery.