Orchestra Victoria

On this Friday!!

Thanks to the generous support of Dr Peter Kingsbury, our brass quintet will be performing a free concert at the stunning Wesley of Warragul.

Performing old favourites and fresh new works, it is sure to be an unforgettable evening.

Doors open at 7pm. Bring your friends, buy a drink, and sit back and enjoy.

Register for free at: https://events.humanitix.com/orchestra-victoria-brass-on-tour?c=social

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Experience the artistic brilliance of Orchestra Victoria's musicians as they bring to life two iconic works by Igor Stravinsky in our debut concert of the 2024 Southbank Series.

Led by Maestro Kynan Johns, delve into Stravinsky’s powerful musical storytelling, from the whimsy of Pulcinella Suite to the dramatic journey of The Soldier’s Tale.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of orchestral mastery, where the narrative potency of history’s most-loved chamber orchestra repertoire comes to life.

Tickets on sale now. https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/performances/the-soldiers-tale

Photo by Pierre Toussaint

It's hard not to be mesmerised by The Soldier's Tale. Musical storytelling expertly weaved with a captivating narrator - come and listen to the dramatic plight of a soldier who makes a deal with the devil and trades the one thing important to him.

Single tickets to Concert One of our Southbank Series available now - an homage to Stravinsky's brilliant chamber works. Receive a discount with our Trio Package! https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/performances/the-soldiers-tale

Photo Casey Horsfield

Join our team! Applications are currently open for the role of Production Coordinator. The Production Coordinator is part of a small orchestra operations team responsible for the technical and staging operations of Orchestra Victoria’s performances and other activities.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit our careers page. https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/about-us/careers

19th-century Rome we're coming for you 🎶 Tosca opens next Friday 24 May at Margaret Court Arena! 🎻

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Photo Katherine Wiles

In Orchestra Victoria’s 2024 Southbank Series, immerse yourself in extraordinary orchestral music presented by a stellar lineup of artists. From the timeless elegance of Purcell to the revolutionary spirit of Shostakovich, each concert is carefully curated to transport you through history and around the world. Experience the intimacy of chamber music like never before, with tickets available as series packages or individual events, promising an unforgettable night out or your very first live orchestral experience.

📆 June 29th: The Soldier's Tale
📆 August 22nd: From Darkness to Light
📆 November 23rd: Dedications
🎫 https://bit.ly/4dBdBrB

📷 Pierre Toussaint

Are you our next casual musician? Orchestra Victoria invite musicians to apply for casual Bassoon and Horn auditions.

Applications close Sunday 26th May and are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only.

Visit our career’s page for more information on how to apply. https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/about-us/careers

Photo: Casey Horsfield

Our big week of performances, education and community workshops in Western Victoria is coming to a close. Orchestra Victoria musicians have been travelling across to Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, performing and working with schools, libraries and community ensembles. Thank you to The Helen and Geoff Handbury Foundation for providing us with an endowment that allows us to continue visiting the region. We wish our musicians and staff safe travels back!

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Shepparton - we’re coming to you! Come and listen to Little Puggle’s Song; a musical story about Puggle, a young echidna, as he tries to join the bush choir. Our woodwind, string and percussion musicians are delighted to present this FREE concert as part of the Shepparton Festival. Suitable for young kids aged 4 - 8!

📅 18th April 2024
📍 Tatura Library
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Helene Magisson Artist

Orchestra Victoria is delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Gethin as our Artistic Advisor. As Principal Conductor of the West Australian Ballet and Head of Orchestral Studies at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, Jessica brings a wealth of experience to the role.

One of the most dynamic conductors in the country, Jessica glides seamlessly across genres of symphonic, ballet, opera, contemporary and film and performs extensively both nationally and internationally. She is also the Ambassador for the Perth Symphony’s Women on the Podium Conducting initiative.

Welcome to Orchestra Victoria, Jessica!

Our season of Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day is off to a great start. Thank you to everyone who have seen us so far - we're having a blast! We were delighted to be joined by composer Alan John, as well as the author Davina Bell and illustrator Allison Colpoys. Here is a photo of Alan with the ensemble:

🎙️ Janet A McLeod Official Page
🪈 Section Principal Flute: Lisa-Maree Amos
🎶 Principal Cor Anglais: Dafydd Camp (holding an oboe and reeds)
🎵 Bassoon: Colin Forbes-Abrams
📯 Associate Principal Horn: Evan Williams
🎼 Section Principal Clarinet: Paul Champion
🥁 Section Principal Percussion: Mathew Levy
🪄Conductor: Simon Bruckard

The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas

Don’t forget! Applications to audition for the position of Section Principal Horn close on Monday, 15th April! Get your applications in now!!

https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/about-us/careers

We are recruiting! Orchestra Victoria are auditioning for a musician of outstanding ability for the position of Section Principal Horn. Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only.

Visit our career’s page for more information on how to apply: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/about-us/careers

📷 Pierre Toussaint

An evocative night to remember. Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons interwoven with The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires; a stunning homage to his country by Argentinian composer, Astor Piazzolla. Performed by Orchestra Victoria featuring Concertmaster Sulki Yu and conducted by Vincent Hardaker.

📅 2nd May 2024
📍 Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre
🎟️ https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/performances/the-eight-seasons

Still looking for something to do these school holidays? Stay dry and come along to The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas to join Orchestra Victoria and Janet McLeod for an interactive musical journey.

Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day is a relaxed concert experience designed for audiences aged 5-8, based on the bright, animated, and colourful world of Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys' picture book. Composed by Alan John and conducted by Simon Bruckard, this concert series is sure to delight and amaze.

🎟️: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/performances/tomorrow-is-a-brand-new-day-twc

Farewell State Theatre! A few weeks ago our musicians along with The Australian Ballet gave their final bows at the Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre before it closes for renovations until 2027. A bittersweet moment but it's just goodbye for now, not forever!

Photo: Kate Longley

Join us! Orchestra Victoria are seeking a musician of outstanding ability for the position of Section Principal Oboe.

Applications close Monday 17 June and are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only.

Visit the career’s page more information on how to apply: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/about-us/careers

📷 Kate Longley

Join us at The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas these school holidays for a brand new musicial storytime! 📖🎶

An interactive musical journey that combines the magic of live music with heartwarming storytelling, Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day is a relaxed concert experience designed for audiences aged 5-8, based on the bright, animated, and colourful world of Davina Bell and Alison Colpoys' picture book.

Orchestra Victoria's wind and percussion musicians will team up with beloved storyteller Janet McLeod to bring the story to life with brand new score by acclaimed composer Alan John.

Tickets on sale now! Visit the event page to book now 🎟️: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/performances/tomorrow-is-a-brand-new-day-twc

Job opportunities closing soon! Applications for Section Principal First Violin close midnight Wednesday 28 February (AEDT) and the submission deadline for recorded auditions has been extended to 12pm Thursday 7 March (AEDT).

Orchestra Victoria are also seeking applications for the Orchestra Manager position which closes 5pm Friday 1 March (AEDT).

Visit the career’s page for more information on how to apply: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/about-us/careers

📷 Casey Horsfield

We are recruiting! Orchestra Victoria are auditioning for a musician of outstanding ability for the position of Section Principal Horn. Applications are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia only.

Visit our career’s page for more information on how to apply: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/about-us/careers

📷 Pierre Toussaint

Join the musicians of Orchestra Victoria as we explore two extraordinary interpretations of nature's beauty and the seasons that shape our world.

Interweaving the timeless, cinematic opulence of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with the spice, colour and unbridled Argentine energy of Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, this concert journeys us throughout the world, and around the sun - a joyous and immersive experience alongside Orchestra Victoria, featuring award-winning Concertmaster Sulki Yu.

From history’s most iconic violin solos to immersion in the stunning acoustic of Melbourne Recital Centre’s Elizabeth Murdoch Hall, this concert offers a captivating night out for all.

Book your tickets today! Visit the event page for more details: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/performances/the-eight-seasons

With only 1 more sleep until opening night, rehearsals are well underway for The Australian Ballet's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland© at the Capitol Theatre. In addition to a mammoth percussion setup, we have 62 musicians playing in the pit for this epic ballet score, led by Music Director Jonathan Lo.

Throwback to being onstage for Victorian Opera's Candide, under the baton of Benjamin Northey!

'Orchestra Victoria performs upstage, and is fully on show for the overture and Act II’s entr’acte. They are in rare form under Northey, by turns playful and lush.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Limelight

📷Charlie Kinross

Join our team! Applications are currently open for the Orchestra Manager position. View more information on our careers page if you are interested in joining our dynamic administration team.

Careers page: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/about-us/careers

📷 Kate Longley

We’re off to Sydney! ✈️ Orchestra Victoria will be joining The Australian Ballet for their tour to Sydney for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© at the Capitol Theatre, as well as performing for the Melbourne season.

In addition to packing their own suitcases, our Operations team Angus, Noah, Kat, Jasper and Erin, have loaded two trucks with everything else we need. This includes 55 percussion cases, 5 timpani, 3 double basses, 6 cellos and 2 trombones! 🧳🥁

Visit our What’s On page for more details: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/whats-on

Orchestra Victoria will be stepping out of the pit and onto the stage for Victorian Opera’s Candide, conducted by the brilliant Benjamin Northey!

Candide is a unique fusion of opera and musical theatre set amongst the backdrop of Leonard Bernstein’s cult score and features Tony-nominated composer of Beetlejuice and star of Offspring, Eddie Perfect, alongside award-winning breakout member of Hamilton, Lyndon Watts, with renowned operatic singer Maria Mercedes.

Candide will be running from February 8-10 at The Palais Theatre. Visit our What’s On page more details: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/whats-on

Today was our first rehearsal for 2024 and we’re excited to kick off the year with Opera Australia's BMW Opera for All!

We are delighted to be performing with singers Olivia Cranwell, Dimity Shepherd, Shanul Sharma and Simon Meadows, and conductor Brian Castles-Onion .

Join us at Federation Square on Saturday for this free concert and enjoy a summer afternoon in Melbourne listening to some of opera’s favourite arias.

Visit our What’s On page for more details: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/whats-on

We are starting the new year with exciting recruitment opportunities!

Applications for our 2024 Richard Bonynge Orchestral Fellowship program close on Monday 15 January. Two positions are available to musicians who have completed Bachelor of Music (Performance) or are at an equivalent or higher standard on an orchestral string instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass).

Orchestra Victoria are also seeking a musician of outstanding ability for the position of Section Principal 1st Violin (applications close Wednesday 28 February) and currently accepting applications for casual auditions for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass (applications close Sunday 14 January).

Visit our careers page for more information on how to apply: https://www.orchestravictoria.com.au/about-us/careers

📷 Kate Longley