Sydney Symphony Orchestra

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is hiring! Two positions have opened in our viola section: Principal Viola and Associate Principal Viola. Visit our website to view the position descriptions and submit your application. Apply now: sydsymph.com/careers

This week we come to the end of a remarkable era, as violist Jane Hazelwood takes her final bow with the Sydney Symphony. Her retirement marks the end of an extraordinary musical legacy spanning generations, beginning in 1952 with her father, Donald Hazelwood, and continuing through her almost 30 years tenure in our Viola section. Congratulations on an extraordinary career, Jane! We wish you all the best for your next chapter. Read more: sydsymph.com/4fJmqjA

Join our Vanguard program in 2025 to be a part of powerful performances by Sydney Symphony musicians in intimate settings both inside and outside the Sydney Opera House. Vanguard events are curated to surprise and delight our members – and are best enjoyed with a drink in hand! Join or renew your membership by 31 December to enter the draw for a three-night stay for up to ten at a luxury Central Coast holiday home! Learn more: sydsymph.com/vanguard *Terms and conditions apply

In the lead up to our recital with Nobuyuki Tsujii, we collaborated with the Sydney Opera House Accessibility team to offer a tactile tour for patrons who are blind or have low vision. This special tour provided access to the stage and featured select items related to the performance, allowing patrons to fully immerse themselves in the concert's atmosphere.

Happy 70th birthday to our Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles! Sir Donald first conducted the Sydney Symphony in 1992, and over the decades has led countless memorable performances and built a deep and lasting relationship with our musicians and our audience. Following another year of stellar performances together, we put him on the spot with a rapid fire Q&A about everything from his greatest extravagance to his secret traditions. Happy birthday, Maestro. We can't wait for another year of music making together in 2025! Browse our 2025 performances with Sir Donald here: sydsymph.com/3Z820Lx

Congratulations to our Chief Conductor Simone Young on her nomination for Limelight's 2024 Artists of the Year! After a year of extraordinary performances together, we’re delighted to celebrate this nomination. Vote now: bit.ly/24Artists

A round of applause to our 2024 Fellows! 👏 This year’s fellowship comprised of 13 young and talented aspiring musicians. They closed their year with an intimate performance at The State Library of New South Wales Auditorium. Under the mentorship of Sydney Symphony musicians, the Fellows had the opportunity to perform in a wide range of our symphonic and chamber programs at Sydney Opera House and for the next generation of musicians in our Schools Concerts. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish in their next chapter! 📸 Jay Patel

Just another day at the office! 🎶 Check out these snapshots from this week's rehearsals. Our very own Principal Flute, Joshua Batty, is in the spotlight as soloist for this week’s performances of CPE Bach's Flute Concerto in G. Simone Young conducts Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony opens tomorrow!

Listen to our recent performance of Wata: a gathering for songmen, improvising soloists and orchestra. Recently broadcast on ABC Classic, this moving work saw the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, acclaimed composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky and Yolŋu songmen Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred and David Yipininy Wilfred collaborate in an unforgettable concert that celebrated the musical traditions of the Ngukurr people in Arnhem Land. 🎧 Listen now on demand!

Our 2025 Season subscription renewals are closing soon. We’ve had a huge response to our 2025 concerts already, but there’s still time to renew your subscription and discover a season full of extraordinary music. Purchase a subscription by 8 November for a chance to win a Royal Caribbean International holiday for two, valued at up to $7,272!* Subscribe now: sydneysymphony.com/2025 *Terms and conditions apply.