Posts Tagged ‘musicians’
In the Spotlight: Clare Gorton
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…
Read MoreMusician Spotlight: Toby Koefoed
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 Artist Program since 2021 after moving to Darwin from Melbourne. How did you come to be a part of DSO’s Young Artists Program (YAP)? How many years have you been…
Read MoreIntroducing our new Chairperson, Claire Kilgariff
Claire has been part of Darwin Symphony Orchestra since the beginning, initially joining the Darwin Concert Band, and eventually the Darwin String Ensemble in 1979, and growing with the organisation until the Orchestra was formally assembled in 1988.
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.
Read MoreSoloist Spotlight: Tania Watts
Tania Watts is DSO’s multi-talented, musical gem. Not only is she Principal Flute, but also DSO’s Orchestra and Operations Manager.
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.
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with Kieran Hurley
Have you ever wondered how our orchestra transforms all your favourite pop and rock classics into stunning orchestral arrangements for our Amphitheatre concerts each year?
Kieran Hurley is DSO’s mastermind behind these wonderful arrangements. Read on to learn about Kieran’s job as a professional music arranger and the process involved in getting all this fantastic music ready for our musicians to perform at DSO Rhythm of the 90s concert!
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