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The Voice

Ahead of her season as Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 2023 Soloist in Residence, acclaimed Australian soprano Siobhan Stagg speaks to Stephanie Bunbury about becoming a ...

MSO Mixtapes: Music for Self-Care

The end of the year is a crazy and busy time, and it can be hard to find a moment to step back and take time for yourself. I’ve chosen quite a mix of styles and chara ...

Stars and Stripes: From New Zeal ...

We’re thrilled to welcome the fast-rising star of Gemma New to lead your Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for the final program in our Melbourne Town Hall series for 2022 ...

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A Catholic Mass for the Dead

Verdi's Requiem, the MSO Chorus, and how they prepare to sing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Verdi’s Requiem is one of the most loved works in this format, a C ...

In Her Words: An Interview with ...

The Asian Executive interviewed MSO Principal Guest Conductor and Chinese American, Xian Zhang ahead of the MSO’s Season 2023 program. Her insightful comments focused ...

A Meeting of Minds

Following the tragic death of his son, composer Nigel Westlake collaborated with singer-songwriter Lior to create the beautiful seven-movement work that is Compassion ...

MSO Mixtapes: Music to Focus

When I was asked to come up with a list of pieces to help people focus at work or during their admin tasks, I felt so much imposter syndrome! I have to confess that, ...

The Natural

Ahead of engagements with the MSO and the Australian National Academy of Music, violin virtuoso Emily Sun reflects on life in London and the joy of coming home. Like ...

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MSO Mixtapes: Music to Uplift

Admittedly, well-being is an evolving thing in my day-to-day life. Self-care wasn't an innate skill I had and sometimes I found it more difficult to ascertain what ex ...