Artist Spotlight: Stefan Cassomenos

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,…

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Composer’s Notes | Ground – Netanela Mizrahi

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…

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Artist Spotlight: Netanela Mizrahi

Netanela Mizrahi is a composer living and working on unceded Larrakia Country. Her work across Indigenous communities, Immigration Detention, and Palliative Care led to a 2017 Churchill Fellowship to investigate the impact of music in communities experiencing trauma. As Creative Director of the Djari Project with Galpu songman Mr Gurruwiwi, she received a 2020 Australian Art Music Award and the 2021 National…

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Pre-concert Talk: An intimate pre-concert conversation with Artistic Director & Chief Conductor, Richard Mills AO

We’re delighted to introduce a free pre-concert talk for all ticket holders attending our first concert of the year, From Common Ground.  This pre-concert talk will take place at 6:30pm in The Gallery (ground floor) featuring an insightful conversation with our Artistic Director & Chief Conductor, Richard Mills AO. This relaxed discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at the evening’s repertoire – its stories, inspirations, and the artistic…

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From Common Ground: A concert of virtuosity, imagination and transformation 

Darwin Symphony Orchestra begins its new season with its first concert of the year, From Common Ground, set to take place on Saturday 14th March at The Playhouse, AANT Centre. This concert marks a new chapter for the DSO under the direction of Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Richard Mills AO, inviting audiences into an evening of deep listening – a journey where imagination and simple ideas expand…

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