News
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
‘Keeping it warm’: violins that cross centuries
How does it feel to play an instrument that has captivated audiences across centuries, knowing that you’re simply ‘keeping it warm’ for its next custodian?
Monday 13 Apr 2026
Short TSO art film to screen in cinemas nationally
An award-winning short film featuring the TSO performing music by Hungarian composer by Béla Bartók will premiere across cinemas nationally in May.
Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
Julian Leslie: Postcard from Finland
With our Season 2026 underway, we’ve been catching up on what our musicians got up to over the break. Horn player Julian Leslie put his love of cold-water swimming to the test with a winter weekend in northern Finland.
Tuesday 24 Mar 2026
Meet the Musicians: Melissa Woodroffe
Get to know our video game-obsessed Principal Contrabassoon, Melissa Woodroffe. Mel grew up in Brisbane and was enjoying a vibrant freelance career in Sydney when she won her position with the TSO in 2024.
Tuesday 17 Mar 2026
New album releases
We're celebrating Australian music with the release of two albums featuring the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra – recorded in Federation Concert Hall.
Thursday 5 Mar 2026
How the Tasmanian landscape has shaped composer Don Kay's music
We sat down with acclaimed composer Don Kay to learn more about what inspires his music.
Wednesday 4 Mar 2026
Children's University welcomes families to TSO screenings
The TSO is collaborating with Children's University Tasmania to welcome more young people and their families to our concerts and livestream events.
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Monday 16 Feb 2026
Big milestone for Principal Piccolo, Lloyd Hudson
As he prepares for a solo performance with the TSO on 12 March, Lloyd Hudson admits to still having his ‘nervous moments’ – and he wouldn't want it any other way.