Posts by Darwin Symphony Orchestra

We’re delighted to introduce Joel Hoare, one of the featured soloists for Island Signal, Island Song.  Joel holds a Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and has performed with leading ensembles across the country, including the Queensland Youth Symphony, Australian Youth Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and the Australian International Symphony Orchestra Institute.  After completing…

We’re delighted to introduce Noah Cass as a soloist for Island Signal, Island Song.  Since relocating to Darwin in 2024, Noah has become a valued member of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra, performing as Principal Horn in 2024 and Associate Principal Horn from 2025–2026. Alongside his musical career, Noah is also a doctor at Royal Darwin Hospital, where he is currently…

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…