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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…