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The latest stories, updates and information from Darwin Symphony Orchestra.

Artist Spotlight: Netanela Mizrahi

03 March 2026

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…

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

02 March 2026

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…

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

28 January 2026

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…

Paul Christ appointed as the new General Manager at Darwin Symphony Orchestra 

20 January 2026

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…

Darwin Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season Launch

19 November 2025

Darwin Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to unveil its 2026 concert season – an inspiring program led by internationally acclaimed composer and newly appointed Artistic Director…

Symphony of the Soul: Jon Tooby’s Grand Finale Performance with Darwin Symphony Orchestra

18 November 2025

Darwin Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 season will conclude with a spectacular grand finale and a heartfelt farewell to Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Jonathan Tooby. This special…

Soloist Spotlight: Rob Llewellyn

17 November 2025

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…

A world premiere of Wuyal’s Journey headlines Darwin Symphony Orchestra’s Darwin Festival performance Heaven and Earth 

24 July 2025

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…

From the Archives: Darwin Pops Orchestra

21 February 2025

DSO Life Member Kevin Davis AM sat down with us to share about the story behind the Darwin Pops Orchestra In 1991, Kevin Davis was…

In the Spotlight: Clare Gorton

21 January 2025

We sat down with DSO’s new Principal Viola, Clare Gorton. Clare is from Melbourne and has now been in Darwin since 2021. She is a…

Musician Spotlight: Toby Koefoed

28 November 2023

Toby Koeford is a talented violinist and DSO Young Artist Program (YAP) graduate, now performing alongside Darwin Symphony Orchestra. Toby has been with DSO’s Young…

DSO Resident Conductor Stephen Pevely takes the stage for Other Worlds

05 October 2023

On October 28th, DSO will take the stage for an incredible and immersive concert that will take audience members on an exciting and colourful journey through some of film, TV and gaming’s most iconic landscapes.

DSO Resident Conductor Stephen Pevely will guide the orchestra through a program of exciting, dramatic and moving works that will be instantly recognisable by audience members of all ages.
In less than 2 weeks’ time, she will be stepping out in front of the orchestra for the first time to perform Brett Dean’s stunningly mysterious and incredibly virtuosic ‘Siduri Dances’ in DSO’s Darwin Festival concert, Destiny and Desire.