The Australian World Orchestra

The Australian World Orchestra Australia’s National Symphony Orchestra
2026 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ↓
https://www.australianworldorchestra.com.au/whats-on/

All 93 players in the house today for our first rehearsal of Stravinsky's Petrushka!We're on in only 2 days - DON'T MISS...
17/08/2026

All 93 players in the house today for our first rehearsal of Stravinsky's Petrushka!

We're on in only 2 days - DON'T MISS THIS

Stravinsky, Petrushka (1947 version)
Mills, Songs for the Stranger
Shostakovich, Symphony No. 10

TWO NIGHTS ONLY
Aug 19, Arts Centre Melbourne
Aug 20, Sydney Opera House

https://www.australianworldorchestra.com.au/whats-on/

All the pieces came together when Jonathan Mills's 'Songs for the Stranger' had its first rehearsal with the full orches...
17/08/2026

All the pieces came together when Jonathan Mills's 'Songs for the Stranger' had its first rehearsal with the full orchestra and tenor.

What a voice, what an ensemble!

Only 2 days to go until its world premiere with tickets selling fast. See you in soon in Melbourne and Sydney: https://www.australianworldorchestra.com.au/whats-on/

Wednesday 19 August, Arts Centre Melbourne
Thursday 20 August, Sydney Opera House

And the doors close as the first rehearsal begins...
16/08/2026

And the doors close as the first rehearsal begins...

On est arrivés!!! 🛬We have arrived in Melbourne and have already been greeted with the utmost care from Sofitel Melbourn...
16/08/2026

On est arrivés!!! 🛬

We have arrived in Melbourne and have already been greeted with the utmost care from Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

From reunions to check-in, players have a couple of hours to settle in and relax before a long first rehearsal this afternoon.

Rehearsal #1: Jonathan Mills, Songs for the Stranger
Rehearsal #2: Dmitri Shostahovich, Symphony No.10

The Australian World Orchestra is proud to partner with Sofitel Melbourne on Collins — thanks to their care, our musicians can focus on what matters most: preparing for two mammoth concerts ahead.

Piano call for Songs for the Stranger, by Jonathan Mills, ahead of tomorrows first rehearsal with the full orchestra 🎶 P...
15/08/2026

Piano call for Songs for the Stranger, by Jonathan Mills, ahead of tomorrows first rehearsal with the full orchestra 🎶

Pictured:
Jonathan Mills, Composer
Alexander Briger, Conductor
Stefan Cassomenos, Piano
Michael Petruccelli, Tenor

Don’t miss this world premiere;
https://www.australianworldorchestra.com.au/whats-on/

Our first day of masterclasses with The University of Melbourne Conservatorium done and dusted! 🥁 Percussion with Tracey...
15/08/2026

Our first day of masterclasses with The University of Melbourne Conservatorium done and dusted!

🥁 Percussion with Tracey Patten (and Brent Miller)
🎻 Violin with Simon Fordham
🎻 Double Bass with Ciro Vigilante
🎻 Cello with David Berlin (and Richard Narroway)
🎻 Viola with Robert Ashworth

Our 2026 Concertmasters 🎻 Natalie Chee, 1st Concertmaster - Melbourne Symphony Orchestra🎶 Igor Stravinsky, Petrushka🎶 Jo...
14/08/2026

Our 2026 Concertmasters 🎻

Natalie Chee, 1st Concertmaster - Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
🎶 Igor Stravinsky, Petrushka
🎶 Jonathan Mills, Songs for the Stranger

Daniel Dodds, Artistic Director and Leader - Festival Strings Lucerne
🎶 Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony No. 10

And with that - ALL our players are announced and we're ready to start production week tomorrow!

Ready also to start rehearsals together on Sunday to create our 2026 sound 💙

Don’t miss out!
⏰ Wednesday, August 19, Arts Centre Melbourne
⏰ Thursday, August 20, Sydney Opera House

Final tickets on sale: https://www.australianworldorchestra.com.au/whats-on/

JUST ONE MORE WEEK! ⏰We’re almost at the end of our player announcements and SO excited to start bringing you updates fr...
12/08/2026

JUST ONE MORE WEEK! ⏰

We’re almost at the end of our player announcements and SO excited to start bringing you updates from the ground in Melbourne. Rehearsals begin this Sunday! 🎻

Player Announcement: Double Bass

Igor Stravinsky — Petrushka (1947 version)
Jonathan Mills — Songs for the Stranger
Dmitri Shostakovich — Symphony No. 10



🎟️ Final tickets are on sale now:
https://www.australianworldorchestra.com.au/whats-on/

🎻 Meet our 2026 artists:
https://www.australianworldorchestra.com.au/about-us/artists/?yr=96&inst=0

ONLY ONE MORE WEEK! 🎻In just one week, we take the stage at Hamer Hall for our 15th Anniversary Concert. The next night,...
12/08/2026

ONLY ONE MORE WEEK! 🎻

In just one week, we take the stage at Hamer Hall for our 15th Anniversary Concert. The next night, we’re heading to Sydney — and then, just like that, it’s all over until next year!

Don’t miss your chance to experience Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich live.

Final tickets are on sale now — https://www.australianworldorchestra.com.au/whats-on/

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