Lullabies for a modern world
In today’s troubled world, what could be more soothing than an evening of lullabies, asks pianist Vanessa Sharman.
This October, Vanessa will perform new works by Australian composers based on the theme.
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World premiere highlights the orchestra’s largest string instrument
The TSO will perform the world premiere of a new work by acclaimed Australian composer Richard Mills on 11 September. Richard’s concerto, Fantastic Bestiary, has been written for TSO Principal Double Bass Stuart Thomson...
Theatre Royal discount for TSO subscribers
The TSO and Theatre Royal are teaming up to offer our subscribers discounted tickets. If you're a subscriber/package holder with either the TSO or Theatre Royal, you're entitled to 10% off tickets.
TSO for schools recognised in APRA AMCOS music awards
We've been recognised in the Australian Art Music Awards for the orchestra’s school concert program. The TSO has been named one of four national finalists for the APRA AMCOS award for Excellence in Music Education.
Mid-year catch-up with Caroline Sharpen
As we head into the second half of 2025, TSO CEO Caroline Sharpen shares what she’s most looking forward to in the months ahead and reflects on why live music matters, now more than ever.
Meet the Musicians: Dinah Woods
TSO musician Dinah Woods considers herself ‘miraculously lucky’ to have become a professional orchestral player. ‘My school had no music at all but, miraculously, a musician teacher pilot program started up nearby.'...
Bangor Vineyard our new TSO wine partner
Multi award-winning Bangor Vineyard at Dunalley is the TSO's new wine partner. Run by Tasmania’s sixth-generation Dunbabin family, Bangor is celebrated for its trophy-winning wines as well as its cellar door and restaura...
Songs of Ceremony: Reawakening Songs in palawa kani
The TSO is honoured to be collaborating with singer/songwriter Dewayne Everettsmith on a major music project in palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Songs of Ceremony: Reawakening Songs in palawa k...
Ji Won Kim and Caleb Wright perform Mozart
On 1 August, violinist Ji Won Kim and violist Caleb Wright take centre stage as co-soloists. Off-stage, they’re busy raising two young boys, experimenting in the kitchen and making an occasional batch of fruit wine.
Meet the Musicians: trombonist Jackson Bankovic
From his first appearance with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra in 2018, Jackson Bankovic knew he’d found somewhere special. Now he has joined the TSO full time in the role of Tutti Trombone.