Posts by Darwin Symphony Orchestra

Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is set to start the dry season with its second concert of the 2026 Season, Island Signal, Island Song, presented in The Playhouse at AANT Centre on Saturday, 9 May. This evocative program invites audiences to explore islands not as remote outposts, but as vibrant places of encounter, beauty and shared human experience.  The evening opens under the…

We were delighted to bring back a pre‑concert talk for the first time in many years, led by DSO Chairperson Claire Kilgariff and Artistic Director & Chief Conductor Richard Mills AO. It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout and to give our audience the chance to hear Richard speak about his vision for the DSO and…

The countdown is on! For the next 48 hours, Concession Holders can score major discounts to our first concert of the 2026 season, From Common Ground.   This is your moment to kick off the year with more LIVE music – at unbeatable prices!   🎟 A Reserve: $30 (usually $65) 🎟 B Reserve: $20 (usually $55)   Tickets are already selling fast – and…

Internationally praised for his clarity, depth of expression, virtuosity and versatility, Melbourne-born Stefan Cassomenos is regarded as a leading Australian concert pianist, composer, and conductor. His concerto repertoire now exceeds forty works, and has led to performances with the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria,…

What exists underground is never truly known. The paradox of the underground is that the moment it is uncovered, it is by definition, no longer underground, and therefore ceases to exist. The “unknown” is necessary for the existence of imagination and hope. The absence of the underground, the crisis of mystery, is an absence of possibility. The…