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 music featured in the program. 

If you attended the concert, we’d love to hear about your experience! Share your thoughts in our audience survey for a chance to win a ticket to one of our 2026 Season concerts at the AANT Centre. All responses are confidential and will help us continue improving the concert experience. 

Take the survey: 
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View or download the full program: 
https://dso.org.au/from-common-ground/ 

Photos coming soon — stay tuned!