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Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Christ as its new General Manager.  Paul brings more than 20 years of experience working with orchestras and performing arts organisations across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Europe and North America. His career spans artistic leadership, operations and executive management, with a strong focus on supporting artists, strengthening organisations and building…

Darwin Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to unveil its 2026 concert season – an inspiring program led by internationally acclaimed composer and newly appointed Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Richard Mills AO. This season celebrates the voices of our community, inviting audiences to experience music that sparks imagination and hope for the future.  Richard Mills shares his vision for the season ahead, “Our orchestra is…

Rob Llewellyn’s musical career spans performances with the Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras, Opera Australia, and the Australian Ballet. He has collaborated with world-renowned artists including Vladimir Ashkenazy, Simone Young, Nigel Kennedy, Charles Dutoit, Jaap van Zweden, Dame Joan Sutherland, John Farnham, The Whitlams, Sarah Blasko, and The Wiggles. A career highlight was…

The Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is excited to announce the world premiere of Wuyal’s Journey, as part of their forthcoming concert Heaven and Earth, presented in collaboration with the Darwin Festival and supported by Charles Darwin University, their First Nations Lead Sponsor.  This landmark performance showcases a powerful collaboration between DSO Composer in Residence Netanela Mizrahi and Rirratjiŋu songman Banula Marika, bringing to life the story of Wuyal, the Sugarbag Man – an ancestral being from…