Posts by Darwin Symphony Orchestra

We’re excited to introduce Jethro Llewellyn, one of the French Horn soloists performing in Island Signal, Island Song.  An emerging Australian horn player, Jethro is currently in his final year of high school and already performing regularly with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra and Arafura Music Collective in orchestral, chamber, and solo settings.  His musical journey includes national…

Meet Heath Parkinson, one of the four French horn soloists featured in Island Signal, Island Song.  With a career spanning over two decades at the pinnacle of the Australian orchestral scene, Heath Parkinson has established himself as one of the country’s most versatile and commanding brass soloists. His artistry is defined by a “high level of discipline and a commitment…

Meet Fabian Russell, guest conductor for our upcoming concert Island Signal, Island Song!   Fabian Russell is a multi-award-winning conductor, artistic director, pedagogue, orchestral musician and solo performer.  Orchestras he has conducted include the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Victorian Opera, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria. He has also served as Associate…

We’re excited to announce that Choose Your Own Adventure: Hits the Highway will be visiting Elliott School, Epenarra / Wutunugurra School, Canteen Creek School and Tennant Creek Primary School this month! “We are so excited to be taking this interactive Choose your Own adventure show on the road to the Barkly region in April. This wet season…

We extend our heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes to Diana Jarvis, who has been an integral part of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra almost from the very beginning.  Diana has played a vital role in shaping the DSO into the organisation it is today over the past 36 years, contributing her expertise and dedication across many roles — including General Manager, Finance Officer, timpanist,…