Posts Tagged ‘musicians’
Principal Spotlight: Laura Llewellyn
DSO Principal Clarinetist Laura Llewellyn has been preparing for a very unique role in our upcoming season-opening performance, Dances of Fire.
Kodály’s Dances of Galánta is a beautiful work packed with plenty of Hungarian flair and energy. The piece is inspired by dances from the folk tradition and will feature Laura mimicking the traditional single reed instrument, the Tarogato, on her clarinet.
Read MoreSoloist Spotlight: Tara Murphy
DSO Concertmaster, Education and Outreach Officer, and Soloist extraordinaire Tara Murphy has been preparing for DSO’s 2023 season-opening performance, Dances of Fire, where she, along with Darwin Symphony Orchestra, will perform Barber’s thrilling Violin Concerto.
Read MoreMusician Spotlight: Stephanie Arnold
Meet Stephanie Arnold, DSO cellist, accomplished artist, and musical mentor, Steph begun playing the Cello at the age of 6. ‘My older sister had started learning violin the year before’ Steph recalls. ‘I remember watching her walking around the house with the violin under her chin and wanting to learn as well. Our neighbours down…
Read MoreMusician Spotlight: Zakelli Xie
Say ‘hello’ to Zakelli Xie: DSO Violinist and graduate of Darwin Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist program. Zak has been with DSO’s Young Artist Program since its inception. He describes the experience as ‘like a little musical family’ who grow together throughout the year. ‘YAP – which we lovingly call it – is such a diverse…
Read MorePortraits II Livestreamed Concert
The second performance in our livestreamed concert series, Portraits, will take place at 7pm ACST on Friday April 17. Click here to join DSO’s Principal Oboist Carl Brumfield and talented saxophonist Nick Yates for an evening of stunning music and casual conversation, sure to lift your spirits in these secluded times. This exciting program will feature Nick Yates performing Georg Philip Telemann’s Fantasia no. 8 in E…
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