People

“Everyone has those moments that seem to freeze time, all-consuming moments of our lives that live like YouTube links in our minds. We are shaped by them, stories told time and time again. They never change, preserved for life by the emotional print they forged in us.” – Doreen Cumming, CSO Principal Second Violin

“This very personal playlist is a selection of recordings that have been significant to me, or have associations with my friends and family. Music is important in my family, and in my life as a musician I’ve formed many longstanding friendships.” – Pip Thompson, Violin

“Make a cup of tea, grab a comfy chair and join me on a musical road trip!” Rowan Phemister, CSO Harp

Dr Nicholas Milton AM: “For my CSO Mixtape, my colleagues in the artistic management team of the CSO suggested I could put together a selection of recordings in which I was directly involved. I was happy to find on Spotify a few recordings which brought back some wonderful memories.”

Benn Sutcliffe, CSO Saxophone: “This mixtape is a collection of recordings I go back to time and time again – great sounds, songs, bands, solos and compositions. They all have, and tell, a story.”

“Grab your favourite choice of beverage, gaze at a beautiful view and enjoy this eclectic playlist of music worth exploring.” – Freyja Meany, CSO Viola

Kiri Sollis, CSO Piccolo: “The musicians I most respect and enjoy listening to have skills that allow them to transcend their instrument and genre to articulate something of themselves in what they are playing.”

“Creativity allows us to solve problems with a spirit of courage and adventure. It’s what makes us human.” – Rachel Thomas, Chief Executive Officer

Louis Sharpe, CSO Percussion: “In this mixtape, I’ll take you through works that have changed my musical life. I have a strong personal connection to each; I’m hoping that sharing these reminds us of how and why music and art has a true place in all of our lives.”

Tim Wickham, CSO Violin: “This eclectic playlist features some of my favourite composers and performing artists. I hope you hear something new and interesting amongst the sounds. Enjoy!”