With the Australian World Orchestra set to take the stage again in Sydney under the baton of Maestro Zubin Mehta in 2013, we revisit the inaugural performances held in Sydney, in September 2012. “The chance to see just how good the musicians are that we export to the world”. So said Alexander Briger, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor…
Sydney is buzzing with the 90 musicians of the Australian World Orchestra about to blitz the stage this weekend. All of them have, at some point in their career called Australia home. They now work with elite ensembles all around the world. Rehearsals have been full swing and in amongst the orchestral glitterati, are four…
Officials at Sydney airport may well be puzzled at the number of musical instruments arriving into the city as The Australian World Orchestra (AWO) gathers for their performances this month. (Check out our post on The Australian World Orchestra http://soundslikesydney.com.au/shows/the-world-on-sydneys-stage-the-australian-world-orchestra-comes-to-town/2020.html) Over ninety musicians who trained and/or work in Australia, representing around 45 elite international ensembles…