Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Established in 1948, The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra grew as one of the leading orchestra in the world. It fist gave its concert on 25 May in the Hobart Town Hall, under the baton of Joseph Post. The soloist was the Tasmanian-born pianist Eileen Joyce, who performed the Piano Concerto in A minor by Edvard Grieg. The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has its own radio program, "Journey into Melody", which was broadcast weekly from 1956 to 1969.
In 1995, when funding cuts threatened to downsize the orchestra from 47 players, a petition was launched by the Friends of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra that gathered 35,000 signatures, the largest petition in Tasmanian history. So far the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has toured to Israel, Greece, South Korea and Indonesia, as well as widely throughout Australia. It won the 1996 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award, and a documentary on Maurice Ravel's Mother Goose, which featured the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, won the Best Biography Profile at the New York Festival International Television Programming Awards.
Now Howard Shelley a Celebrated pianist and conductor returns to perform in his 26th year with the TSO and patrons can expect to enjoy captivating performances of the works of the world's great composers like Tchaikovsky, Brahm, Mozart and Haydn. The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is located at Federation Concert Hall, 1 Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000.activities on this year starts From 19th February 2011 up to 10th December 2011.The 2011 season will include concert under the stars, performances in Hobart's Federation Concert Hall and venues in Launceston, Latrobe and Stanley. Activities includes the Musical Legends on 3rd day of Sept. 2011 where the Haunting and powerful, The Swan of Tuonela delivers a great musical experience, as does the rousing Karelia Suite and playful Jeu de cartes; “Discover Brahms”, This lecture and concert will give you an insider's view of Brahms' Symphony No 3 as Sebastian Lang-Lessing offers his special insights; “Power and Glory” in Hobart, Launceston, and Melbourne where Power and passion in Shostakovich's Cello Concerto & Beethoven's Leonore overture plus brilliance galore in Prokofiev's Classical symphony; Power and Glory in Launceston and Melbourne on September 14 and 17 of this year where you’ll experience the Power and passion in Shostakovich's Cello Concerto & Beethoven's Leonore overture plus brilliance galore in Prokofiev's Classical symphony. Marvellous Melvin in Hobart with Melvin Tix who is one in a million, a clown and a conductor who brings music alive for listeners of all ages. Succumb to his sublime madness! “The Four Seasons” in Latrobe, and Hobart featuring a timeless classic, Vivaldi's Four Seasons has freshness and vitality all its own as does Piazzolla's inspired take on Vivaldi's original. Get set for the hottest gospel night of your life with the Southern Gospel Choir and special guest artist 'My Island Home' Christine Anu on November 5, 2011. And Take a trip around the world without leaving the comfort of your seat. This brilliant and colourful concert is for listeners of all ages that will be on November 17, 2011. Experience the extraordinary breadth and depth of Beethoven's music with the ever-popular Pastoral symphony and exhilarating Symphony No 7. On The World of Ludwig Van - Pastoral 6th, 7th Heaven that will be on December 5, 2011.
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is one of the country's leading ensembles and with 40 concerts on offer in 2011; it will delight your auditory needs and satisfy your relaxing moments with its great renditions. So don’t afford to miss their shows.