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PARTNER FEATURE / Love belting out a tune? Whether you’re a seasoned performer, or your only audience to date has been your shower walls or an empty car, a community choir could be for you.

“The Vietnam War is one of the most complex chapters in our nation’s history, deeply traumatic and divisive,” writes Chris Latham, Director of The Flowers of War, ahead of the premiere of the Vietnam Requiem, a major commemorative work honouring the stories and sacrifices of many impacted by the war.

One of Mozart’s last operas, La clemenza di Tito (The clemency of Titus), is a story of friendship and forgiveness triumphing over jealousy and violence.

“Mozart was a crucial turning point in the entire history of opera and musical drama,” says conductor Dane Lam, joining National Opera and the CSO to present La Clemenza di Tito.

Discover the story behind Jane Brown Pearls, one of the generous supporters of the CSO’s Fundraising Gala.

Take students on a musical journey through history with The Time Traveller. Each detailed lesson plan is aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

You don’t need a tertiary music degree to get into classical – just a sense of curiosity and access to some recordings. To help you wade in, here are a few tips from the CSO office.

“I have felt truly happy and energised to have shared with our engaged and intelligent audiences so many extraordinary moments…performances that have opened hearts, enriched souls and undeniably brought us closer together as a community.”

“It was very touching to receive such an emotional response from the audience. It makes you realise that live music really matters to people!”