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Canberra Symphony Orchestra

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Address: Level Five, 1 Farrell Place 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.cso.org.au

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25.01.2022 Early in 2020, the CSO moved into a new office space at 1 Farrell Place. Now, we’re thrilled to be teaming up with the UC Faculty of Arts & Design, who are designing and building a snazzy new reception workspace for our hardworking Ticketing Manager, David Flynn. The project is being fabricated at UC’s FAD WORKSHOP7, a new facility built to provide UC’s design students with almost any resource they might need for models, prototypes, production parts, and research projects. Th...e reception desk was designed and is being fabricated by WORKSHOP7 technical staff Bill Shelley and Ben Claase. Here’s one of many hand drawings from the design proposal stage, along with a rendering of the final proposal and some snaps of the fabrication in progress. The design employs traditional fine furniture and luthiery timbers coupled with more contemporary carbon fibre finishes on curved surfaces, inspired by timber marquetry techniques found on fine musical instruments.

25.01.2022 Strikingly titled The Hairyworm Hobble, this week's Australian Miniseries commission was written by Canberra-based composer Michael Sollis for his wife and collaborator, Kiri Sollis. Michael says: "The music certainly came first, although I did have an image in my head of an animal moving through landscape.... I discovered that carrying a decaying caterpillar (once described as a hairyworm) around your neck was an alleged cure for whooping cough in the 19th century. For those who are interested, the reference to hairyworms came from the wonderful Dictionary of Superstitions edited by Iona Opie and Moira Tatem. Interestingly, the etymology for the word caterpillar can be derived from 'hairy cat'." Michael creates captivating artistic journeys by sharing diverse worldviews with curious people, inviting audiences to discover and question the world around them. This has included his work as founder, composer, and director of the acclaimed The Griffyn Ensemble. His works have been performed by groups including the Australian String Quartet, The Australian Voices and Red Note Ensemble. More on our website https://cso.org.au/hairyworm-hobble/ Catch the premiere this Friday on our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKvQyjAxXps More from the composer https://http://www.michaelsollis.com/ Keith Saunders

24.01.2022 Tomorrow's online premiere of Gestumblindi (Melody Eötvös) is performed by Justin Lingard, CSO Principal Trumpet. As an orchestral trumpet player, Justin has been a regular guest performer with Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic, the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, and the Sydney Philharmonia. He has also performed with artists including Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Natalie Cole, George Benson, Tina Arena, Kate Miller-Heidke..., The Whitlams, Lior, Little Patti, Normie Rowe and Megan Washington. Justin has held appointments to the Australian Army Bands in Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney and Wagga Wagga, and the Band of the Royal Military College in Canberra. More on our website https://cso.org.au/gestumblindi/ Catch the premiere of Gestumblindi this Friday on our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeWVpkY1RoE&feature=youtu.be

24.01.2022 We recently completed our Music and Memory pilot program for people living with dementia. Over the course of eight weeks, we saw a statistically significant reduction in disruptive behaviours. Anecdotally, improvements in mood and increased social interaction were also observed from the calming effect of the music to singing, dancing and reminiscing. A big shout out to all the performing musicians, as well as CSO's Kristen Sutcliffe, who oversaw and curated the program, an...d David Flynn, who arranged the repertoire chosen by our study group. We also thank Goodwin Aged Care Services and ActewAGL for partnering with us to make this program possible, and Heather Roche, third-year Psychology student at University of Canberra, for her invaluable contributions to program design and analysis of the findings. Have a read below (thanks The RiotACT ) and head to our website for the full findings. https://cso.org.au/music-memory-findings/ https://the-riotact.com/music-strikes-right-chord-in/406607

22.01.2022 Musicians from the Canberra Symphony Orchestra are back in Llewellyn Hall today the first time in eight months rehearsing for LIVE AT LLEWELLYN this Wednesday and Thursday. Support our musicians and enjoy the return of live music book online at https://cso.org.au/live-at-llewellyn/ The CSO is working closely with Llewellyn Hall to deliver a COVID-safe concert experience for musicians, staff and patrons. Live at Llewellyn will be delivered in line with ACT Government restrictions, including requirements related to audience capacity, socially distanced seating and cleaning protocols.

22.01.2022 Sound is universal and the expression of emotion through music is universal. In a recent interview with The Australian, Jessica Cottis shared some of her musical journey, including the role music played in her recovery from a recent, brutal act of violence. An insight into the thoughtful, creative woman at the artistic helm of the CSO and a reminder of the place for music in how we express our humanity. ... https://www.theaustralian.com.au//9b30a424b34bb93a9ec2b6b6

22.01.2022 Our long-awaited return to Llewellyn Hall will feature leading Australian cellist Julian Smiles inaugural CSO Artist in Focus (2018) who joins the orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky's delightfully inventive Variations on a Rococo Theme. Julian studied at the Canberra School of Music before being appointed Principal Cellist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and gaining prominence as a chamber musician in performances for Musica Viva Australia and Selby & Friends. In 1995, Julian formed the celebrated Goldner String Quartet with Dene Olding, Dimity Hall and Irina Morozova. BOOK NOW: CSO: Live at Llewellyn

20.01.2022 It was truly fantastic for us all to be back on stage again at our first rehearsal...the orchestra worked together with great synergy and unity, even after so much time apart. That's CSO Concertmaster Kirsten Williams, looking forward to this week's comeback concerts in Llewellyn Hall ANU. Thanks HerCanberra

20.01.2022 Check out today's Canberra CityNews arts round-up, which includes this Friday's Wesley Spring Sojourn. Just a handful of tickets left don't miss this showcase of some of CSO's star string players, performing sublime works by Vaughan Williams and Brahms. Book online now or give our friendly CSO Direct team a call (02 6262 6772).... https://cso.org.au/event/wesley-spring-sojourn/ See more

19.01.2022 A good orchestra that’s running well has that kind of family element, where everyone looks out for each other and we’re all looking at the same vision. The RiotACT talks to Jessica Cottis about her vision for the next chapter of CSO. Tickets still available for this week's mainstage opener: Llewellyn One: Seven Deadly Sins don't miss out!... Already a subscriber? Call CSO Direct on 02 6262 6772 (10am 3pm) to add this scintillating concert to your subscription package.

18.01.2022 Live at Llewellyn will see a reduced-size Canberra Symphony Orchestra return to Llewellyn Hall, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA in today's arts round-up. https://citynews.com.au//artsday-cso-back-at-llewellyn-ha/

16.01.2022 This week, our CSO Mixtape curator is percussionist Steve Fitzgerald. Steve's mega-super-turbo mixtape ranges from the ghostly harmonics of Stravinsky's Pulcinella to the Bach / Zappa-like Mike Patton. He's also included tracks from ex-Canberra jazz musicians Calum Builder & Tate Sheridan and local folk artist JD McNair. Jump on our website to find out a bit more about Steve and explore his listening notes for this action-packed playlist... https://cso.org.au/cso-mixtape-steve-fitzgerald/ Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08Zdjda9vaXRMk9T0tvMed This week's mixtape is supported by The Aerie at Narrabundah by Lendlease, Canberra's newest boutique over 55's community delivering resort style living. Martin Ollman Photography

13.01.2022 Tomorrow night's Australian Miniseries commission "Dianna" (Liza Lim) is premiered by CSO Principal French Horn Dianna Gaetjens, and titled for her. The piece uses the harmonics of the French horn and various techniques to mimic the sound of the Australian bush, specifically magpies. This was one of several themes that Dianna discussed with composer Liza Lim in the collaborative development of the work. Dianna says, "All in all, it takes the listener on a very compresse...d journey of what the horn can do." Dianna received her masters from the Hochschule für Musik Hans Eisler where she studied with Professor Marie-Luise Neunecker. Aged 19, she was accepted into the Orchestra Academy of the Berliner Philharmoniker; she spent two years with the Berlin Philharmonic performing, touring, and recording. Dianna has toured Australia and internationally as a soloist, and received numerous international accolades. More on our website https://cso.org.au/dianna/ Catch the premiere this Friday on our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/Uctn2IAjQzI Martin Ollman Photography

12.01.2022 The CSO’s new reception workspace is taking shape in the capable hands of the team at UC Faculty of Arts & Design. The desk now stands on its own six feet and is starting to look like the drawings. For the fine furniture aficionados among you, the platform is supported by a Y-shaped spar, providing a cantilevered desk at the curved end which will create a wheelchair accessible space for ticket purchase. Looking forward to seeing the workspace in action!

12.01.2022 The next commission in our Australian Miniseries was written by Melody Eötvös, inspired by the character of Odin in Norse mythology. Disguised as Gestumblindi, Odin presents King Heidrek with a series of clever riddles. "I was intrigued by the idea of creating a short musical 'riddle' that attempts to project both an exchange between two characters, as well as the heavily metaphorical nature of a riddle." Melody has been involved in numerous festivals and workshops internatio...nally, most recently as a composer in residence with the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in Santa Cruz. Recent commissions include The Philadelphia Orchestra (USA), the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra (USA). More on our website https://cso.org.au/gestumblindi/ Catch the premiere of Gestumblindi this Friday on our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeWVpkY1RoE&feature=youtu.be More from the composer http://melodyeotvos.com https://soundcloud.com/melodyeotvos Heger

11.01.2022 This week's CSO Mixtape comes to you from violist Alina Zamfir, one of our inaugural Kingsland Residents. Alina's curated a sonic smorgasbord that pushes the boundaries of genre, from Mozart to Muse. Go behind the mixtape on our website and explore Alina's philosophies on life and music... https://cso.org.au/cso-mixtape-alina-zamfir/ Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Mbn3pKZj80xFeeXtsb16k This week's mixtape is supported by Ginninderry Community Martin Ollman Photography

11.01.2022 HERR BEETHOVEN'S AUDIOLOGIST Composed by VIncent Plush Performed by Kristen Sutcliffe, CSO Bassoon https://cso.org.au/herr-beethoven-audiologist/... Part of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra's Australian Miniseries, co-curated by @Matthew Hindson and Jessica Cottis. https://cso.org.au/australian-miniseries/ Support the CSO https://cso.org.au/support-cso/ Produced by the ANU School of Music Presented by @sSingapore Airlines, Shell and Molonglo CSO Brand Partner: DAMS Design Floral arrangement by Urban Jungle Canberra Vincent Plush image by Michael Pattinson

11.01.2022 THE HAIRYWORM HOBBLE Composed by Michael Sollis Performed by Kiri Sollis, CSO Piccolo https://cso.org.au/hairyworm-hobble/... Part of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra's Australian Miniseries, co-curated by Matthew Hindson and Jessica Cottis. https://cso.org.au/australian-miniseries/ Support the CSO https://cso.org.au/support-cso/ Produced by the ANU School of Music Presented by Singapore Airlines, Shell and Molonglo CSO Brand Partner: DAMS Design

10.01.2022 GESTUMBLINDI Composed by Melody Eötvös Performed by Justin Lingard, CSO Principal Trumpet https://cso.org.au/gestumblindi/... Part of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra's Australian Miniseries, co-curated by Matthew Hindson and Jessica Cottis. https://cso.org.au/australian-miniseries/ Support the CSO https://cso.org.au/support-cso/ Produced by the ANU School of Music Presented by Singapore Airlines, Shell and Canberra Weekly CSO Brand Partner: DAMS Design Floral arrangement by Urban Jungle Canberra Melody Eötvös image by Heger

08.01.2022 We're hiring! In preparation for a dynamic 2021 season, the CSO is recruiting 3x positions for our administrative team. Organised, practical and passionate about delivering high quality music experiences? We're looking for an Orchestral Operations Manager to schedule and produce all CSO performances and take care of our wonderful musicians. ... Creative, interpersonal and a great communicator? We're on the hunt for a Philanthropy Relationships Manager to grow and nourish the generous community that supports our orchestra. Details-oriented and solutions-focused? We're hiring an Executive Assistant to handle high-level admin support for the the CEO and board and keep the office running smoothly. Details on our website https://cso.org.au/about-us/employment/

07.01.2022 ...Top shelf singing and amazing music made by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra... Bill Stephens caught up with Peter Coleman-Wright AO Peter on Artsound FM re...cently about our production of La Clemenza di Tito opening 10 April at Llewellyn Hall ANU Tickets are available now at www.nationalopera.org.au/tito Catch the full interview at https://m.mixcloud.com//in-the-foyer-with-bill-stephens-p/

07.01.2022 Sollis told Canberra Weekly that creating The Hairyworm Hobble has been his first opportunity in a long time to create new music. When you’re a composer, sometimes too much stress can be placed on making sure you have enough notes on the page; what you want is the right idea and framework for a performer, he said. TONIGHT--> CSO YouTube / Facebook... Thanks Canberra Weekly https://canberraweekly.com.au/sollis-greatly-composed-duri/

06.01.2022 This evening's online premiere of "Herr Beethoven's Audiologist" (Vincent Plush) is performed by CSO bassoonist and practising audiologist Kristen Sutcliffe. As well as the CSO, Kristen has played with the Australian Youth Orchestra, the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), Lyric Opera and the Australian Classical Players. Kristen divides her time between her work as a specialist audiologist and musical work, including curating the CSO's Rediscovering Music program fo...r people with hearing loss. Kristen also had an integral role in our recent Music and Memory pilot program for people with dementia, delivered in partnership with Goodwin Aged Care Services and ActewAGL. Premiere details on our website https://cso.org.au/herr-beethoven-audiologist/ Catch the premiere of "Herr Beethoven's Audiologist" this evening on our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/UhwKypoWc7E

06.01.2022 This week, our Australian Miniseries features Vincent Plush, widely known as a composer, ensemble leader, teacher, broadcaster, events and festival director and writer about music. Vincent spent a number of years living in Canberra, where he was Head of Research and National Public Programs at the NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia for several years. Vincent's piece "Herr Beethoven's Audiologist" was written for CSO bassoonist and practising audiologist Kris...ten Sutcliffe. Vincent writes: "...the piece takes the form of Beethoven himself being subjected to a present-day audiology test. [The composer famously wrote about his diminishing hearing in the Heiligenstadt Testament (1802).] "In his head, the blips and blurts of the test compete with a melody that strains to emerge, but never quite manages to do so, no matter how hard Beethoven pushes to the limits of the bassoon’s uppermost register." More on our website https://cso.org.au/herr-beethoven-audiologist/ Catch the premiere this Friday on our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/UhwKypoWc7E More from the composer https://cso.org.au//uploads/2020/09/vplush-pc-mpattinson-W Michael Pattinson

06.01.2022 Up for a little "unrestrained joy, bliss and the pleasure of life" this week? In the words of Tchaikovsky (apparently), that's Beethoven's seventh symphony. Hear it live at Llewellyn Hall ANU https://cso.org.au/live-at-llewellyn/... (Tchaikovsky's on the program too!) https://www.classicfm.com/compose/beethoven//symphony-no7/

05.01.2022 Immerse yourself in this week's CSO Mixtape, curated by incoming Artistic Advisor Jessica Cottis. Another diverse selection of music, it features Clara Schumann's "quietly ecstatic Romances," the "unadulterated genius" of John Coltrane, and the "rich and beautifully textured" 'Become Ocean' by John Luther Adams. Check out the listening notes... https://cso.org.au/cso-mixtape-jessica-cottis/ Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14XpOr63OlIgArF0lsuRaD This week's mixtape is supported by Icon Water Kaupo Kikkas

04.01.2022 This week's Monday Mixtape is curated by Principal French Horn Dianna Gaetjens. "The pieces I’ve chosen are all a bit unusual or adventurous," says Dianna. "They’re designed to take you on a journey, from the ferocious to the serene ending in some fun." Head to our website for the listening notes and read about some of Dianna's most memorable performances (and the cookbook she's currently obsessed with)... https://cso.org.au/cso-mixtape-dianna-gaetjens/ Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2weB1huOR2JGtmbg8TDUZk This week's mixtape is supported by Lendlease The Aerie at Narrabundah, by Lendlease Canberra’s newest boutique over 55s community delivering resort style living http://liveattheaerie.com/ Martin Ollman Photography

04.01.2022 Tomorrow's online premiere of The Hairyworm Hobble (Michael Sollis) is performed by Kiri Sollis, a Canberra-based performer and teacher specialising in piccolo and contemporary chamber music. In addition to performing with the CSO, Kiri is flautist for The Griffyn Ensemble and has performed 50+ Australian premieres and 15+ world premieres as a chamber musician and soloist. "Michael has embraced the piccolo for its virtuosity and silliness," says Kiri, who enjoys the quirkine...ss of the piece. The Hairyworm Hobble makes use of both the characteristic flourishes of the piccolo and the subtle, woody tone colours of its low range. More on our website https://cso.org.au/hairyworm-hobble/ Catch the premiere tomorrow night on our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/hKvQyjAxXps Martin Ollman Photography

04.01.2022 "What if, after all the heartbreak and uncertainty of the past 12 months, 2021 presented Australia with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to assert confidence and pride in its own voice and speak confidently as a nation?" https://www.canberratimes.com.au//redefining-our-cultura/ Powerful words from Deborah Cheetham AO, the curator of our Australian Series in 2021.... Don't miss the first concert on 8 April: Australian Series: Sharing the Sky, with music from Cheetham, Peggy Polias, Composer, Matthew Hindson and local composer Brenda G. Audiences will have the delight of hearing Cheetham's incredible soprano voice, alongside CSO Chamber Players conducted by Jessica Cottis. The hour-long program culmintes in a world premiere from the eminent Moya Henderson Australian Composer, dedicated to the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. DON'T MISS --> Book online at cso.org.au/events or call CSO Direct on 02 6262 6772 (weekdays 10am 3pm). Already a subscriber? Call us to add this concert to your subscription at the discounted rate.

04.01.2022 AUDITION UPDATE // Orchestral excerpts for high and low horns are now available on our website. Audio submissions for horns are due COB Friday 4 December (all other submissions due COB Friday 27 November). Details ... https://cso.org.au/about/employment/auditions/ See more

03.01.2022 "I think there will be a great sense of occasion to it and relief and joy to be able to perform live music the way it should be," says cellist Julian Smiles to Canberra Weekly ahead of CSO: Live at Llewellyn Julian joins the orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky's delightfully intricate Rococo Variations book now via https://cso.org.au/events/ Full article:... https://canberraweekly.com.au/julian-smiles-grinning-ahead/ See more

02.01.2022 This week's Monday Mixtape is curated by Principal Second Violin Doreen Cumming. "In compiling this list, I noticed an undeniable trend towards dark, unsettling works," says Doreen. "I’ve always known these are the pieces that really captivate me; compiling this mixtape gave me the opportunity to think about why. "...The fathomless compassion and empathy these composers felt inspired them to capture the devastation they witnessed, or were affected by. This is really what we ...are consumed with as our emotions are tested by a haunting phrase or a jarring harmony. They allow us a rare insight into history, far more powerful than any written reference. An unforgettable slice of empathy, a reminder of humanity, that we can hopefully call upon should a similar event rear its ugly head." Head to our website to read Doreen's reflection in full and to find out more about her musical journey https://cso.org.au/cso-mixtape-doreen-cumming/ Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2npeZiRktU29hao76VFDZH This week's mixtape is supported by Peppers Retreats, Resorts & Hotels https://www.peppers.com.au/gallery/ Martin Ollman Photography

01.01.2022 10x tickets left for tomorrow night don't miss out!