CSO 2023: CHROMA

Inspired by the Greek myth of Prometheus – who angered the gods by stealing their fire and giving it to humanity – the “allegorical ballet” reimagines the figure based on Enlightenment ideals.

Tchaikovsky’s voice is heard, but the chugging rhythms, precise articulations, spare orchestration – there is not a bar that is not pure Stravinsky.

Australian-Chinese conductor, Dane Lam, is Principal Conductor of the Xi’an Symphony Orchestra. Operatically, he enjoys a close relationship with London’s Opera Holland Park and companies including Opera Queensland, Opera Australia and Scottish Opera. In early 2023, he was appointed Music Director of the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra.

The only Australian to win the ‘APRA Art Music Award for Excellence by an Individual’ three times, Claire leaps between her role as Artistic Director of Ensemble Offspring and performances with all of the Australian and New Zealand orchestras plus numerous European orchestras. Read more.

Meet Connor D’Netto: fast-rising, award-winning Australian composer and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s inaugural Composer in Connection in 2023.

Chloe Lankshear shares her approach to art-song, her perspective on Australian chamber music and her love of Canberra.