THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA (TMO)

15/06/2026

Meet the circus company the rest of the world already knows! We are super excited to be performing for the upcoming production of LOUDER with Gravity & Other Myths (GOM), conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams, at Sydney Opera House 25-28 June.
You may not have heard of GOM before - and that’s because they are usually somewhere else in the world. This one is going to be special - PLEASE JOIN US!
Book now: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/book-now/279746/0

14/06/2026

After a massive couple of weeks for the senior members of TMO, last night was all about TMO Junior, with our string quintet (coordinated by ) performing a 40 min program at Randwick Town Hall at the A Celebration of Unity’ Bnai Brith interfaith dinner as guests arrived.
Learn more about TMO Junior including our upcoming string school in the September holidays on our website. Link in bio.

07/06/2026

What a night! ✨

A thrill from beginning to end in the beautiful Verbrugghen Hall under the direction of Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams.

Opening with the world premiere of Endangered Species, an absolutely stunning new work by Sydney composer Graeme Brown, the program continued with Rimsky-Korsakov’s dazzling Capriccio Espagnol, Ravel’s exquisite Pavane pour une infante défunte, and concluded with Stravinsky’s monumental Firebird Suite.

An unforgettable evening of colour, beauty, power and virtuosity from the musicians of The Metropolitan Orchestra. 🎶

06/06/2026

07/05/2026

Thank you, Jeff Goldblum.

Jeff and his extraordinary band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, alongside The Metropolitan Orchestra have just shared two unforgettable days that will stay with us for a lifetime.

Jeff is not only an masterful performer, he is a masterclass in how to be a human being.

From the very first rehearsal there was a palpable energy around this entire experience that is difficult to put into words. In the rehearsal room, in the corridors and on the concert stage, every exchange carried warmth, generosity, curiosity, passion and absolute presence.

On stage there was deep connection, spontaneity, trust, risk, laughter and complete musical freedom shared between everyone performing and every person in the audience.

Jeff was utterly electrifying, and the calibre of musicianship surrounding him was immense. The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra are truly the best of the best, and every member of the band, company and crew brought extraordinary humanity, artistry and joy to these performances.

And TMO… played OUT OF THEIR SKINS.

Two standing ovations.
Two sold out Sydney Opera House performances.

But what will remain is something far deeper than applause.

We walk away from this experience with full hearts, enriched and transformed by what we shared together.

Some performances leave memories.
This one leaves a mark.

Deep thanks to Brad Drummond and our TEG Dainty team for bringing this to the stage, and giving all of us the opportunity to be part of something so profoundly special.



Conductor
Music Director & Bass
Singer
Drums
Organ
Sax
Guitar
Manager & Producer
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FOH Production
Stage Manager
Tour Manager

03/05/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 Young Instrumentalist Festival!

What an incredible day of music-making, with close to 100 young performers taking the stage across five inspiring sessions. We heard an extraordinary range of instruments across the day, including strings, wind, brass, piano, guitar and harp.

From first-ever solos to advanced students preparing for HSC and diploma exams, every performance was filled with courage, commitment and artistry.

Each musician was celebrated for their own unique journey, receiving thoughtful feedback from our adjudication panel along with a well-earned festival medal.

We couldn’t be prouder

A huge thank you you to our Festival Adjudicators Sarah-Grace Williams, Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich, Kathryn Krugell, and Andrew Doyle, Festival accompanist Alison Cameron, TMO Management and Staff Bevan Rigato, Shelayne Torta, Gabi Torta and Amanda Drury. And of course - thank you to all the parents that support their children in their musical studies!

Full album of photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=themetorchestra&set=a.1569222475209272

That’s a wrap on our 2026 Young Instrumentalist Festival!

What an incredible day of music-making, with close to 100 young performers taking the stage across five inspiring sessions. We heard an extraordinary range of instruments across the day, including strings, wind, brass, piano, guitar and harp.

From first-ever solos to advanced students preparing for HSC and diploma exams, every performance was filled with courage, commitment and artistry.

Each musician was celebrated for their own unique journey, receiving thoughtful feedback from our adjudication panel along with a well-earned festival medal.

We couldn’t be prouder

A huge thank you you to our Festival Adjudicators Sarah-Grace Williams, Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich, Kathryn Krugell, and Andrew Doyle, Festival accompanist Alison Cameron, TMO Management and Staff Bevan Rigato, Shelayne Torta, Gabi Torta and Amanda Drury. And of course - thank you to all the parents that support their children in their musical studies!

03/05/2026

08/03/2026

On International Women’s Day we celebrate the powerhouse of women within our TMO family. 🌸

From our founder Sarah-Grace Williams, whose vision, determination and passion built The Metropolitan Orchestra and continues to drive it forward, to our concertmaster Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich, our many female section principals and musicians, the talented girls coming through TMO Junior, and the wonderful women in our operations team, crew, volunteers and behind the scenes.

Strength, talent, leadership and dedication at every level.

Today we salute the remarkable women who help bring TMO to life. 💜

07/03/2026

A night that was good for the soul ❤️🎶
An absolutely stunning Met Concert last night, with the orchestra in exquisite form performing the world premiere of Equilibrium by Chris Moran, Kodaly’s electrifying Dances of Galanta and Beethoven’s sublime 4th Symphony, all under the baton of Chief Conductor . Good feels all round!

07/03/2026

🎟️ Link in bio!