When you attend Conducting an Experiment, you’ll have the rare opportunity to experience this scenario: meet some of the TSO’s professional players, perhaps for the first time, then conduct them through your own interpretation of the music. You will feel that unique connection between “body language, emotion, and how that changes the sound of an ensemble”.
Sit down with a soloist: David Robins
Stephanie Eslake talks with David Robins about his upcoming soloist performance in Tomasi Trombone Concerto
How I turned my body into an ‘80s drumkit with Power Up
For Australian composer Holly Harrison, the pandemic “really brings a new meaning to the term ‘residency’”. In 2020, Holly was selected as the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s ACS Composer in Residence – but travel restrictions and lockdowns meant her experience would take an unusual shape.
The pandemic hasn’t stopped our resident composer Holly Harrison from making music
For Australian composer Holly Harrison, the pandemic “really brings a new meaning to the term ‘residency’”. In 2020, Holly was selected as the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s ACS Composer in Residence – but travel restrictions and lockdowns meant her experience would take an unusual shape.
Sit down with a soloist: Greg Stephens
Stephanie Eslake talks with Greg Stephens about his upcoming soloist performance in Strauss Horn Concerto.
Five things you might not know about Beethoven’s Ninth
Of all the symphonies in the world, Beethoven’s Ninth is the one we can all sing along to. Its famous Ode to Joy is taught to children in school bands, performed at global events to symbolise peace, and has been adopted into national anthems.
But did you know that it can be really, really hard to sing?
Sit down with a soloist
Stephanie Eslake talks with Andrew Seymour about his upcoming soloist performance in Weber Clarinet Concerto.
New HUSH album, featuring the TSO, is “pure comfort” for mothers and carers
The Healing Tree is a single from The Hush Foundation’s upcoming album Nightlight, featuring a range of songs with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and a host of well-known Australian singer-songwriters.
Ever wanted to learn ukulele? UKE BOX is the perfect resource for you
“If everyone enjoys what they are playing, the result will be so much better.” With this approach, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and composer Eleanor Tucker joined to create a new offering, UKE BOX.
Community rehearsals prove music-making is for everyone
The TSO Community Rehearsal will provide community players with the opportunity to develop their personal skill and a chance to see how the orchestra works.
