Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Queensland Symphony Orchestra are excited to continue expanding upon our legacy of bringing music, education and inspiration to as many Queenslanders as possible with our Regional Touring Program. Our tour kicks off on 25 May with Symphony Under the Stars as part of the Port Douglas Carnivale 30th Anniversary Celebration. This program is made possible through our valued relationship with Health and Wellbeing Queensland, who have not only renewed their partnership with QSO’s Health and Wellbeing Program but have also joined us as a Supporting Partner of the Regional Touring Program. This ongoing partnership helps us share the power and love of music throughout this beautiful State even louder and further than ever before. See QSO's Regional Touring concerts & events for 2024: qso.com.au/regionaltour More information on QSO and Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s partnership: https://lnkd.in/eNsuK8hg

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Congratulations to Eric Kim Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) who plays violin for winning first prize at Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 Young Instrumental Prize on Saturday night! Well done to all the 2024 finalists including: 2nd place: Gabin Won, flute Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) 3rd place: Patrick Phillips, cello Brisbane State High School 4th place: Daniel Hsieh, marimba Brisbane State High School 5th place: Lisa Walsham, clarinet Brisbane Girls Grammar School 6th place: Ellie Kyoung, violin Brisbane State High School and Jasmine Eo, recipient of the Brennan Keats OAM Violin Loan prize! Thank you to Ein Na , 2023 winner, for her performance of Waxman's Carmen Fantasie. The Young Instrumental Prize is proudly supported by YFG Shopping Centres Pty Ltd. and the Australian Decorative Fine Arts Societies-Brisbane. 🖍️Application information the 2025 Young Instrumentalist Prize will be made available in October 2024. To discover additional details about this program on our website: qso.com.au/YIP 📷 : A few standout moments from the night.

JUST ANNOUNCED 🎶 This July, Queensland Symphony Orchestra musicians are heading to Chinchilla, Miles, Roma and Tara for our annual CMRT regional tour. Thanks to Australia Pacific LNG's amazing support, we're continuing to bring music to more places in regional Queensland. ➕ Visit qso.com.au/CMRT24 for more information. ⭐️ The CMRT Initiative (now in its eighth year!) is an exceptional partnership between Australia Pacific LNG, operated by Origin Energy, and Queensland Symphony Orchestra, providing quality music education and concert experiences to Chinchilla, Miles, Roma, and Tara. Join us as we share the stage with local musicians, schools, and teachers, bringing joy and connection for all. 🎺🎻🥁

What does it take to be an Orchestra leader? Queensland Symphony Orchestra supporters enjoyed a fascinating discussion at QSO’s ‘What’s My Job?’ event. Emily Granger (Principal Harp), Rainer Saville (Section Principal Trumpet) and David Montgomery (Section Principal Percussion) joined ABC Radio’s Loretta Ryan for an insight into the challenges and triumphs of the orchestral musician’s journey to the pinnacle of their profession. These events are developed for our curious partners and supporters. To find out more, please visit qso.com.au/support-us Photo: Loretta Ryan, Emily Granger, Rainer Saville and David Mongomery.

Thank you Adam Brunes and the team at Aruga for your hard work, words and articles. We're excited for Courtney Act's hosting debut with Queensland Symphony Orchestra this Saturday! For additional information, please visit qso.com.au/olivia 🛼

A true wish list dinner party guest, QSO Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici delighted all attending with tales of his leadership journey. Built on shared values of leadership, BDO has partnered with Queensland Symphony Orchestra for three years as a Major Partner, Maestro Series. If you're interested in partnering with us in 2024, contact the Development team: development@qso.com.au

This week, Queensland Symphony Orchestra engaged in a traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. This ancient practice, which has been performed for tens of thousands of years, connects and protects the individuals of the land against negative spiritual forces and also extends as a formal welcoming to visitors. We are honoured that our friends Shannon, Tim and Jonno shared this practice with us and educated us on the cultural importance and significance of the ceremony to our First Nations Peoples. The depth and history shared in our workshop about how to present an honest and authentic Acknowledgement of Country is a gift to us all, and our audiences. Gratitude to the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples, the traditional landowners, for their continued custodianship of the lands where we work, rehearse, and perform in South Brisbane — a historic meeting place for visitors from both north and south of the Brisbane River.  

On this International Women's Day, we wish to highlight Minister Leeanne Enoch's recent parliamentary recognition of the invaluable contributions made by women in Queensland's arts and cultural sector. It is crucial to honour the talented women who play a pivotal role in shaping the cultural identity of our state. The commitment to promoting women in leadership positions within the arts is exemplified by our Chief Executive, Yarmila Alfonzetti, here at Queensland Symphony Orchestra. The Queensland Arts Showcase Program, among other initiatives, has been instrumental in supporting over two-thirds of female creatives since 2022. Queensland demonstrate its commitment to promoting diversity by embracing this year's theme, Inspire Inclusion. We are fortunate to witness a remarkable 63% female representation on the boards of statutory bodies, which includes the presence of First Nations women and women serving as chairs.   The ongoing investment in women artists and leaders serves to enrich our cultural landscape for future generations. Let us come together to celebrate and support the vibrant contributions of women creatives to Queensland's thriving arts and cultural scene. #Women #Arts #Culture Queensland Government

Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici and BDO leader, Craig Mitchell led a dynamic discussion on contemporary leadership. Moderated by ABC Radio’s Loretta Ryan, emotional intelligence, #returntowork and the limitless benefits of creativity were the hot button topics of the evening.   BDO is our third year Maestro Series Major Partner, built on shared values of leadership. If you're interested in becoming a Queensland Symphony Orchestra Partner in 2024, contact our Development team for more details: development@qso.com.au  📷: BDO Partner, Business Services, Craig Mitchell with Loretta Ryan and Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici