From the Archives: Darwin Pops Orchestra

By Darwin Symphony Orchestra | February 21, 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 Deputy Vice Chancellor of the previous Northern Territory University, which we now know as Charles Darwin University. At the time, the government tasked 12 universities with attracting international students to…

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In the Spotlight: Clare Gorton

By Darwin Symphony Orchestra | January 21, 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 high school teacher who in her spare time plays and performs with DSO. This year she landed the job as Principal Viola. What drew you to the Viola?  I started…

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DSO Conversations: Stephen Pevely

By Darwin Symphony Orchestra | June 12, 2020

In these unsettling times, it’s important to stay connected and to continue sharing our experiences. To this end, we started a interview series called ‘DSO Conversations’, where we chat to musicians about how they have dealt with the changes brought about by COVID-19 and how they are adjusting to the ‘new normal’ now that restrictions are lifting.…

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