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Dream Away with Queensland Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty
June 8, 2021 | Claire Matthews
Queensland Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty transports audiences back to childhood magic and wonder with princesses, fairies and dragons. Showing from now until the 19th, this ballet is a must-see.
QSO Presents Enchanting Musical Theatre Gala
May 20, 2021 | Claire Matthews
QSO presented an entertaining evening of musical theatre classics last Saturday in the QPAC concert hall, from Broadway to West End and everything in-between.
QSO’s Firebird Concert Ignites Vibrant Storytelling
March 27, 2021 | Claire Matthews
Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Firebird concert Friday March 19, presented a morning of instrumental splendour and fiery storytelling.
QSO Favourites: Beethoven to Bolero
February 14, 2021 | Claire Matthews
QSO Favourites last Saturday was an evening of entertaining and sublime music, featuring the orchestra’s favourite pieces from Beethoven to Bolero.
Beethoven’s Emperor: QSO’s Season Finale Fit for a King
November 25, 2020 | Claire Matthews
QSO’s Beethoven’s Emperor on Saturday was a concert fit for a king and a fitting finale to their 2020 season.
Season 2021: QSO’s Vibrant Comeback
November 15, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Queensland Symphony Orchestra has announced their season 2021 will be a bright, joyous return to live performance in the concert hall. Read More
Splash into Summerfest: SunPAC’s Sunny Concert Series
November 12, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Summerfest returns to Sunnnybank Performing Arts Centre this year with a series of free concerts from local Brisbane artists.
Beethoven 5: QSO’s Majestic Gala Return Concert
October 22, 2020 | Claire Matthews
In a momentous year where most of the Beethoven’s 250th anniversary events have been cancelled, QSO has forged ahead with two Beethoven concerts. Beethoven 5 was held on Friday and Saturday, and Beethoven’s Emperor will be held in November.
ENCORE: Opera Queensland Returns to the Stage
September 27, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Opera Queensland will once again fill the QPAC Concert Hall with soul-stirring music in Queensland’s Own: ENCORE on 23 & 24 October 2020. Read More
UQ Commits to QSO Partnership
May 16, 2020 | Charles Lawson
Though uncertainty lurks in every place you look this year, for select UQ School of Music students we are happy to report some good news.
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On beat with Beethoven: QSO’s 2020 Season
August 25, 2019 | Auran Abraham
With 2020 marking the 250th Birthday of one Ludwig van Beethoven, QSO’s season for the new year is going to be momentous in turn.
QSO Strikes Again With Symphonic Dances
May 23, 2018 | Nahima Kern
The ambience and delightful sounds that meet the ear and eye at Classical music concerts is something I truly live for. Read More
An evening in Macquarie’s fractured chamber: QSO, Luka Lesson, Heather Shannon
April 23, 2018 | Auran Abraham
As part of WAVE Festival, we had the chance to experience one of the shows that was part of the festival’s semi-experimental conclave of modern profundity and storied classical sound. Read More
QSO REVIEW: Why You Should Watch A Symphony Orchestra Solo
April 10, 2018 | Imogen Sloss
The idea of “solo dates” is not a new one. To me, asking for a table for one is less lonely and more introspective. Going to see a movie or a gig by yourself allows for a greater immersion in the art.
It seems so much more intimidating, however, to get dressed up and go to see the Queensland Symphony Orchestra by yourself. Read More