Matthew Wood Artistic Director and Chief Conductor 2017 Contents

Message from the Administrator �� 4 Message from the Chief Minister �� 5 Message from the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor �� 6 DSO Fundraising Gala ��8 Opera Gala �� 10 ConocoPhillips Symphony: Queen �� 12 Master Series 1: Wolf Totem �� 14 Master Series 2: Kakadu �� 16 Master Series 3: DSO at the Movies �� 18 DSO Calendar 2017 ��20 DSO Artistic Director and Chief Conductor: Matthew Wood ��22 DSO Concertmaster: Monica Naselow ��23 Principal Strings ��24 Kids’ Classics ��26 Meet your Orchestra ��28 DSO Patrons and Management ��30 Call out for new volunteers ��33 Partnerships & Opportunities with the DSO ��34 Bequests & Donations ��36 Frequently Asked Questions �� 37 FODSO - Friends of the DSO ��38 Club 250 ��39 Concert Ticket Prices & Subscribers’ Package ��40 Floor Plan - Darwin Convention Centre ��42 Charles Darwin University Map ��44 Our Sponsors ��46 Message from the Message from the Administrator Chief Minister It is with great pleasure, as Patron of the Darwin I have long admired the Darwin Symphony Symphony Orchestra, that I endorse its program Orchestra, not only for its performances – the for 2017. obvious talent of those who volunteer its numbers - but for its willingness to embrace the unique, the We are especially blessed to have a Symphony difficult and the bold. Orchestra made up of so many talented Territorians who give of their time in a voluntary capacity. And Our iconic orchestra has long turned ears far and their success in previous seasons only spurs them wide across the Northern Territory’s formidable on to bigger and greater heights, with every new expanse - from remote communities in Arnhem season representing a fresh challenge for the DSO’s Land, Uluru and the Katherine River, to a spectacular members. floating performance on a Darwin Harbour barge.

It is not an easy task for an orchestra to strike Despite our remoteness, the DSO continues to a balance between presenting audiences with attract world class talent to its ranks and opera familiar, well-loved works while at the same time royalty as its guests, offering eager Territorians introducing them to new pieces and different like me opportunities for musical graces otherwise approaches to experiencing music. Yet the DSO has inaccessible but for interstate or overseas time and again risen to the challenge, satisfying vacations. its most loyal followers while able to attract new I commend and admire DSO members, who are audiences and new lovers of orchestral music. The also members of our community - ordinary Darwin 2017 season looks to admirably meet this challenge, people with exceptional dedication to their art and offering audiences a program of exceptional quality exceptional skills to bring their art to life. They are, and diversity. of course, the musicians, but also the support team of more than 100 behind those on stage who give The concerts of the Master Series will continue to up their time to keep the show on the road, dust or form the essential core of the year’s programming water. and feature a range of world class artists working with the DSO under the direction of conductor Like the Territory, the DSO is unique. Like the Matthew Wood. However, when combined with the Territory, the DSO is willing to have a go. Like the Outdoor Series and a host of other musical events Territory, the DSO punches far above its weight. in the program it is then that the true depth and breadth of the DSO is seen. That is why I am honoured to be the DSO’s Ambassador at Large. I wish the Orchestra, its members and their supporters a wonderful season in 2017 and hope I congratulate the DSO on 28 spectacular years and that many more Territorians will discover what a I look forward to sharing in your music with fellow remarkable asset we have in the Darwin Symphony Territorians in 2017. Orchestra. The Honourable Michael Gunner, MLA The Honourable John Hardy OAM Chief Minister of the Northern Territory Administrator of the Northern Territory

4 5 ‘A veritable treasure Message from the trove of music ranging from ARTISTIC DIRECTOR operatic and Chief Conductor opulence to rock royalty’ It is with tremendous pleasure that I invite output. This year we perform what many world’s most successful and celebrated you all to the Darwin Symphony Orchestra’s regard as one of his most important and bands – Queen! 2017 concert season. greatest works – Kakadu. This year we also take great pleasure in This year we continue our dedication and Our first concert of the year is a gala welcoming to Darwin one of Australia’s commitment to being an orchestra of and fundraiser for the DSO in which you will finest musicians, Monica Naselow, who Matthew Wood for the community by bringing you a rich hear specially selected highlights from the joins the DSO as our Concertmaster, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor and diverse season of indoor and outdoor DSO’s 2017 season in the newly refurbished Education and Outreach Officer. Monica’s performances filled with a veritable Charles Darwin University Theatre. Please professional background is extremely Visit the website of Matthew Wood to get treasure trove of music ranging from join us for this black tie event and help impressive and vast, including being the to know the DSO’s Artistic Director. operatic opulence to rock royalty. celebrate and support the DSO over some first Australian appointed as a permanent www.matthewwood.org bubbly in a tempting musical hors d’oeuvre member into what many regard as one Heading into the fourth year of our to the main season ahead. of the best orchestras in the world, The extremely successful MasterSeries concerts Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Monica at the Darwin Convention Centre we are Our Opera Gala has over the years exceeded also brings to us a wealth of education confident that this year will not disappoint, all expectations with thousands of and training expertise, all of which you will featuring world class soloists including Territorians joining us under the twinkling see shine not only on the concert platform one of the orchestra’s favourite concert canopy of a dry season evening for some but also in our new education series Kids’ pianists Michael Kieran Harvey performing of the most glorious music ever composed. Classics. Welcome Monica!!! Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and, in This year we are joined by four of Australia’s his debut with the DSO, Australian double leading operatic voices; Cheryl Barker AO Thank you all for your ongoing support of bassist Stuart Thompson performs Tan (soprano), Jacqui Dark (mezzo soprano), your wonderful orchestra. I very much look Dun’s Wolf Totem. After the huge success Bradley Daley (tenor) and Warwick Fyfe forward to seeing you throughout what of Babe we continue our exploration of the (bass). A must see, gold coin event that will promises to be another sparkling year of power of film scores in our afternoon at the enrich your soul and steal your heart. music making at the DSO. movies in which we also raise a toast to one of the most successful film composers of The ConocoPhillips Symphony at the Cheers! all time on his 85th birthday, John Williams. Darwin Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre The DSO also takes a closer look at one of has established itself as one of the must the most significant composers of the 20th see events on the Darwin entertainment Century, Dimitri Shostakovich, performing calendar. We have been symphonically some of his lesser known repertoire in rocking thousands of Territorians over Ballet Suite No. 3 alongside one of his most the years and this year promises to be celebrated works, Symphony No. 9. We also the biggest yet! After the Beatles, ABBA, continue our exploration and celebration Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, what could of the music of Peter Sculthorpe, one of possibly be next! Well….be prepared as we Australia’s greatest composers whose will rock you in our tribute to one of the affinity with the Northern Territory played a significant role in his inspiration and

6 7 DSO Fund Raising Gala

Our first concert of the year is a gala fundraiser for the DSO in which you will hear specially selected highlights from the DSO’s 2017 season in the newly refurbished Charles Darwin University Theatre. Please join us for this black tie event and help celebrate and support the DSO over some bubbly in a tempting musical hors d’oeuvre to the main season ahead. In this special event we will introduce you to the DSO’s new Concertmaster – who will dazzle you in a showcase of virtuosity in Sarasate’s fiery and seductive Carmen Fantasy.

Date: Sat 1 April, 7.30pm Venue: Charles Darwin University Theatre Conductor: Stephen Pevely Soloist: Monica Naselow (violin) Dress: Black Tie

8 9 Opera Gala

The DSO heads outdoors to the glorious setting of the Darwin Waterfront as we present the first of our outdoor concerts for the season. What better way to celebrate the beginning of the dry season than to be serenaded by four of Australia’s leading operatic voices accompanied by your very own Darwin Symphony Orchestra. Featuring some of the world’s most glorious music ever written for the voice, this is a must see, gold coin event that will enrich your soul and steal your heart.

Date: Sat 20 May, 6.30pm Venue: Darwin Waterfront Precinct Conductor: Matthew Wood Repertoire: Operatic Highlights Soloists: Cheryl Barker (soprano), Jacqui Dark (mezzo-soprano), Bradley Daley (tenor), Warwick Fyfe (bass)

Entry by: Gold coin donation #dsont #comeandseethesound #operagala #darwinwaterfront

10 11 ConocoPhillips QueenSymphony

The ConocoPhillips Symphony at the Darwin Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre has established itself as one of the must see events on the Darwin entertainment calendar. We have been symphonically rocking thousands of Territorians over the years and this year promises to be the biggest yet! After the Beatles, ABBA, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, be prepared as ‘we will rock you’ in our symphonic rock tribute to one of the world’s most successful and celebrated bands – Queen! The DSO will be joined by eight of Australia’s finest rock musicians and singers to present a never-to-be-forgotten ‘rock-estral journey’ through the music of one of the world’s most successful bands of all time.

“I’m moving into opera now. Forget rock and roll.” Freddie Mercury, 1987. Did you know:

One of the most audacious and ground- Freddie had gone to the Opera House breaking musical collaborations of the to see Luciano Pavarotti in Verdi’s ‘Un 80s, ‘Barcelona’ was for Freddie the ballo in maschera’. Freddie had heard embodiment of his long held fantasy of him on record but never seen him live. combining rock and opera and realizing However, as impressive as Pavarotti his dream of collaborating with the clearly was, it was the mezzo soprano woman of whom he said after first seeing who blew Freddie away. He was later to her performing at London’s Royal Opera play his manager Jim Beach a record of House in 1981, “I have now heard the best Montserrat Caballé. “I wish to record voice in the world.” with her,” Freddie told an astonished Jim. “Please arrange it.” *

Date: Sat 24 June, 6.30pm Venue: Gardens Amphitheatre, Darwin Botanic Gardens Conductor: Matthew Wood Entry by: Gold coin donation #dsont #comeandseethesound #conocophillipsqueen

12 * Source www.queenonline.com/en/news-archive/press-release-barcelona-special-edition/ 13 DSO in association with Darwin Festival present

"I write about the sky, the earth, tears, the heart…” Wolf Totem – Tan Dun Composer of the music score to Soviet critics censured the symphony Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Tan for its ‘ideological weakness’ and Dun is a composer of great versatility ‘failure to reflect the spirit of the and imagination who is equally at people’. The people in power saw this home writing for the cinema, concert symphony as a calculated provocation hall or opera house. The world’s great and made the composer’s life almost orchestras have been lining up to unbearable. Shostakovich would not perform his music, and now the DSO premiere another symphony until perform his music for the first time in the death of his oppressor, Stalin, in this extraordinary piece for solo double 1953. Tonight’s program concludes bass and orchestra, performed by one with Shostakovich’s 9th symphony, a of Australia’s leading instrumentalists highly lyrical and expressive work that Stuart Thompson. still invokes questions surrounding its genesis. Is this a work aimed to “Musicians will like to play it, and critics debunk the ideology and pomp of the will delight in blasting it.” – bureaucracy or an abstract work, pure Shostakovich on his 9th Symphony and simple? You decide in this evening of stunning symphonic repertoire Shostakovich was right. The public under the baton of our esteemed Chief loved it and the Soviet officials hated Conductor and Artistic Conductor it. Less than a year after its premiere,

Date: Sat 26 August, 7.30pm Venue: Darwin Convention Centre Conductor: Matthew Wood Soloist: Stuart Thomson (Double Bass) Reportoire: Borodin: In the Steppes of Central Asia, Tan Dun: Wolf Totem – Concerto for Contrabass and Orchestra, Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9 #dsont #comeandseethesound #masterseries1wolftotem #dfest17

14 15 Kakadu

Join the DSO as we continue our it may be found the living culture of its exploration of the music of Dmitri Aboriginal inhabitants, dating back for Shostakovich and welcome back to fifty thousand years. Sadly, today there the orchestra one of our favourite are only a few remaining speakers of and cherished soloists Michael kakadu or gagadju. The work, then, Kieran Harvey. We also continue is concerned with my feelings about our exploration and celebration of this place, its landscape, its change of the music of Peter Sculthorpe, one seasons, its dry season and its wet, its of Australia’s greatest composers cycle of life and death. In three parts, whose affinity with the Northern the outer sections are dance-like and Territory played a significant role in his energetic, sharing similar musical inspiration and output. In this concert ideas. The central section is somewhat we perform what many regard as one of introspective, and is dominated by his most important and greatest works a cor anglais solo. ... Apart from this – Kakadu. solo, the melodic material in Kakadu, as in much of my recent music, was “The work takes its name from the suggested by the contours and Kakadu National Park in northern rhythms of Aboriginal chant”. Australia. This enormous wilderness area stretches from coastal tidal plains Peter Sculthorpe to rugged mountain plateaux, and in

Date: Sat 21 October, 7.30pm Venue: Darwin Convention Centre Conductor: Matthew Wood Soloist: Michael Kieran Harvey (Piano) Repertoire: Shostakovitch: Ballet Suite No. 3, Shostakovitch: Piano Concerto No. 2, Harvey: Homage to Liszt, Sculthorpe: Kakadu, Tchaikovsky: Marche Slave Op. 31

#dsont #comeandseethesound #masterseries2kakadu

16 17 DSO at the Movies After the huge success of Babe we continue our exploration of the power of film scores in our afternoon at the movies in which we also raise a toast to one of the most successful film composers of all time on his 85th birthday, John Williams.

So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it’s gratifying to have something you have done linger in people’s memories. John Williams

Did you know: With 49 Academy Awards nominations and five Oscar wins, John Williams is the most Oscar nominated person alive. The only person with more nominations than Williams is Walt Disney, who holds a record total of 59 nominations.

Date: Sat 9 December, 2pm Venue: Darwin Convention Centre Conductor: Matthew Wood Soloist: Monica Naselow (violin)

#dsont #comeandseethesound #masterseries3atthemovies

18 19 DSO 1 April, 7.30pm 20 May, 6.30pm 24 June, 6.30pm Calendar Season 2017 Fundraising Gala Opera Gala ConocoPhillips Symphony Charles Darwin University Theatre Darwin Waterfront Queen • Tickets: Gala Ticket • Entry by Gold Coin Donation Gardens Amphitheatre • Entry by Gold Coin Donation

26 August, 7.30pm 21 October, 7.30pm 9 December, 2pm Jul | Sep | Dec

Kids’ Classics Play me a Story Wolf Totem Kakadu DSO at the Movies 22, 23 July | 9.30am & 11am Musical Magic Darwin Convention Centre Darwin Convention Centre Darwin Convention Centre 23, 24 September | 9.30am & 11am • Tickets: Master Series Ticket • Tickets: Master Series Ticket • Tickets: Master Series Ticket The 12 Notes of Christmas in association with Darwin Festival 16, 17 December | 9.30am & 11am

20 21 Artistic Director & Chief Conductor Concertmaster Matthew Wood Monica Naselow

Equally at home on the concert platform Monica Naselow is the new with performances including Carnegie Hall, or in the orchestra pit, Matthew Wood Concertmaster and Education/Outreach the BBC Proms and Suntory Hall. Monica is one of Australia’s most versatile and Officer of the Darwin Symphony also recorded for the label RCO Live and for successful conductors who now shares Orchestra. Combining her extensive Pentatone Classics with the Concertgebouw his time between Australia and the United orchestral experience with her passion Chamber Orchestra. Since returning to live in Kingdom working regularly with some of the for music education in this ground- Australia in 2012, Monica has been a member world’s finest orchestras, companies and breaking new role at the DSO, Monica of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the ensembles. will contribute to the sustainability and Australian World Orchestra and is a founding further development of classical music in member of the acclaimed Kettering Piano In the United Kingdom Matthew has worked Darwin and the Northern Territory. Quartet as well as bringing her teaching with many leading orchestras including the Matthew is a keen advocate of new music, expertise to mentor Australian musicians Philharmonia, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic regularly commissioning new works Born in 1977 in Penrith, NSW, Monica through collaborative efforts with the Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic and at the and frequently engaged by new music started violin lessons at age 4 with the Australian Youth Orchestra and Australian Royal Ballet Covent Garden. He held the ensembles such as Halcyon. Suzuki Violin method and this, combined National Academy of Music programs. In position of Associate Conductor with the with participation in school music addition, Monica has led masterclasses and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for three He is also in demand as a conducting programs at MLC School Burwood and mentored students through the Australian years and in 2016 Matthew made his debut teacher and is a regular guest lecturer and also the Sydney and Australian Youth World Orchestra. Having recently arrived in with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. conductor at the Royal Northern College Orchestras, brought Monica’s interest Darwin, Monica and her family are enjoying of Music where Matthew held the coveted in becoming a professional musician getting to know the city and look forward to Matthew has also made numerous position of Conducting Fellow. During sharply into focus. After graduating from a great year ahead. appearances outside the UK, being a this time he was selected to conduct the the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with regular guest conductor with the RTE London Symphony Orchestra, as part first class Honours in 1999, Monica was National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, of their conductor discovery series, and awarded the Queen’s Trust of Australia the Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional de Chile, received tuition from conductors Sir Mark Scholarship to pursue orchestral training Orquesta Clasica Santa Cecilia Madrid and Elder and Sir Colin Davis. which allowed her to study at the Zurich the Brasov Philharmonic Romania. In 2016 Opera Orchestral Academy in Switzerland. Matthew also made his Swedish debut with Matthew completed his undergraduate performances of Philip Glass’ Satyagraha music studies, graduating with first class In 2002 she moved to the Netherlands with Folkoperan Stockholm. honours at the University of New South having successfully auditioned for a Wales, majoring in composition. He then position with the Royal Concertgebouw Matthew returned to Australia in 2013 to undertook postgraduate conducting Orchestra (RCO), which in 2008 was take up the position of Artistic Director and studies at the Sydney Conservatorium named ‘World’s Best Orchestra’ by UK Chief Conductor of the Darwin Symphony before concentrating his studies under Gramophone magazine. During her 10 Orchestra. He has also conducted many renowned conductor pedagogue Jorma years as a permanent member of the of Australia’s other leading ensembles Panula. RCO, Monica performed with many including the Melbourne, Tasmanian and distinguished conductors including Queensland Symphony Orchestras. Mariss Jansons, Bernard Haitink, Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Riccardo Chailly, touring throughout Europe, Asia and the USA

22 23 Principal Strings Anastasia Coroneo Netanela Mizrahi Annette Anderson Rebecca Harris Principal First Violin Principal Second Violin Principal Viola Principal Cello

Anastasia began violin lessons Netanela began playing Passionate about music, Born into a family of music at the age of 4 with Mr Yasuki the violin at age 5. She has Annette studied at the enthusiasts, it was odds on Nakamura, a devoted and toured, arranged and recorded University of Sydney with that Rebecca would choose a distinguished teacher of music in various styles, Alexandru Todicescu life filled with music. Suzuki. Anastasia and her with artists including Leah completing a Bachelor Starting cello at the age of 6 two younger sisters spent Flanagan, Mark Hilton, Jess of Music (Honours). Also after falling in love with the numerous family holidays Ribeiro, the Ad Hoc Ensemble passionate about music sound of a Baroque cello, travelling to attend workshops and Arafura Ensemble. education and marginalised she played with various and masterclasses. Netanela regularly composes people groups, Annette South Australian Student Anastasia played with the music for youth choirs and underwent further studies Orchestras, up to the Sydney Youth Orchestra from ensembles. Netanela works in both these areas. Since Australian Youth Orchestra 1990 and served as their closely with youth and then, she has been involved and was chosen for the Concertmaster in 2001. community directing music with working alongside the inaugural Young Symphonist and theatre camps in Darwin, Indigenous church, music Anastasia has combined her Orchestral Program. using music to support teaching and playing the viola love of music with her legal Following this, Rebecca literacy and engagement at every opportunity, including career including teaching studied a Bachelor of Music on the Tiwi Islands and with the Sydney Bach Orchestra, violin students while at the Elder Conservatorium Asylum Seeker children and Utrecht Baroque Ensemble, volunteering in Rwanda, and with Janis Laurs and did families in detention centres. Darwin’s Arafura Ensemble in the NT as a lawyer for the Postgraduate Studies in She is a teacher at Milkwood and Sydney’s Inner West string Aboriginal Legal Service. Tasmania. Steiner School and is currently quartet, Con Brio. Anastasia moved from Sydney completing her Masters Professionally Rebecca has to Katherine in 2004 for a six of Music Therapy at the worked for the Adelaide month stint where she met University of Melbourne. and Tasmanian Symphony Annette commissioned her legal aid lawyer husband Orchestras’ and has recently renowned Sydney string Peter. They are now settled toured extensively through maker, Harry Vatiliotis, to in Nightcliff with their two Europe with the Australian make her a viola which she children – Jeremy and Isis. Until Netanela bought her band Worldfly. Czechoslovakian violin, it had had the joy of watching being

been unplayed for decades, made. treasured by a mother whose Rebecca plays on a 140 year Anastasia plays an Amati copy violinist son had died suddenly old German made cello which is that is at least 200 years old. She in a motorcycle accident. a copy of the beautiful Italian describes that it “hates the wet Now it is played a lot. “Maggini” cello. She has been season and buzzes with contempt playing this instrument since from November to April”. she was 10 years old.

24 25 Kids’ Classics

The DSO is thrilled to bring you our brand Program #2 new series specifically for our younger audiences. We invite you to come along to Musical Magic! these family concerts with your children We will take you on a magical musical of all ages, to enjoy classical music journey where we explore how the power on a weekend morning. Led by Monica of music can change your mood, spark up Naselow, the DSO’s concertmaster, these your imagination or calm you down. How performances will enthral and delight does that happen? It’s almost like magic… audiences young and old. Date: Sat 23 & Sun 24 September Each concert runs for approximately 45 Two Sessions: 9.30am & 11am minutes with some time for questions from inquisitive minds and will be held at Charles Darwin University Theatre and in Program #3 Palmerston. The 12 Notes of

Program #1 Christmas What better way to celebrate the end of the Play me a Story year than by singing! Monica has written a Do you like stories? Come and listen to the new version of this well-loved Christmas DSO Quartet performing live and you will carol for you to enjoy along with other hear how you can tell a story through music festive delights from around the world! or even make up your own! Bring your best singing voice!

Date: Sat 22 & Sun 23 July Date: Sat 16 & Sun 17 December Two Sessions: 9.30am & 11am Two Sessions: 9.30am & 11am

The Kids’ Classics are proudly supported by Friends of the DSO (FODSO) in 2017.

26 27 Meet your Orchestra Violin Cello Clarinet Trombone Monica Naselow # Rebecca Harris* Stephen Pevely* Nicholas Hayes Anastasia Coroneo* Cathy Applegate Natalie Chin Mark Hulsman Wan-Ling Chang Pip Binns Susi Bertei Neil Williamson Claire Crocombe Laura McCann Jenny Young Paul Burgess George Drewett Nicholas McGrath Bass Clarinet Euphonium Anna Faehse Denise Phelps Susi Bertei Carol Atkinson Alison Grootendorst Double Bass Celina Hodge Bassoon Tuba Sally Cutter* Swasti Paramita John Oakman* Ron Roberts Kathy Campbell Anna Ralph Kezia Purick Chair of Rhiannon Oakhill Timpani Judy Schultz Principal Bassoon Mark Smith Karen Telford Harp Alana Bryett Erna Jarvis Percussion Violin II French Horn Chris Spargo* Netanela Mizrahi* Piano / Celeste Liz Clarkson* Simon Murphy Sonya Bree Kathryn Ezzy Helen List Kathryn Ezzy Lois Fong Bruce Cartwright Flute / Picoolo Kengo Hamaguchi Jessie Spargo Roslyn Perry* Helen Humphreys Katrina Fong Lim Chair of Trumpet Erna Jarvis Principal Flute Craig McGiffen* Nita McAuley Andrew O’Connor Patricia Joy Lachlan Peattie Tania Bird Sarah Lynar Vino Sathianathan John Wilks Oboe /Cor Anglais Viola Julie-Ann Watson Annette Anderson* Melissa Chellis Lou Elliott Mary Frost Cathy Shilton Alphonsus Tan Mary Wheaton

# Concertmaster *Section Leader

28 29 Darwin Symphony Orchestra Patrons & Management Patron DSO Library Co-Ordinator His Honour the Honourable John Hardy OAM, Jessie Spargo Administrator of the Northern Territory Roslyn Perry Ambassador at Large Darwin Symphony Orchestra Board The Honourable Michael Gunner, MLA Dawn Lawrie AM, JP, Chair Chief Minister of the Northern Territory John Oakman, Vice Chair Artistic Director Emeritus Pauline Tauschke, Treasurer Nicholas Hayes, Secretary Dr Martin Jarvis OAM Chris Spargo, Player Member Darwin Symphony Ken Suter, Member Orchestra Management Paolo Fabris, Member Matthew Wood, Artistic Director Heather Brown, Member and Chief Conductor Graham Symons, Member Karen Relph, General Manager Life Members of the Darwin Monica Naselow, Concertmaster Symphony Orchestra Diana Jarvis - Finance Officer / Acting These individuals have contributed Orchestra Manager significantly to the development of DSO Vanessa Laverty, Adminstration/ Dr and Mrs Graham Davidson Events Assistant Kevin Davis AM DSO Resident Conductor Ian Kew Stephen Pevely Bob O’Callahan Terry Knight Pat King Jim McDonald Barbara Tiffin Trish Doyle Diana Jarvis Celina Hodge Adina Poole

Jessie Spargo and Bruce Cartwright, French Horn Photo by Tim Nicol 30 31 Call out for New Volunteers

We’re always looking for good volunteers. members may have. As the first point of contact for concert goers who may be new The DSO are looking for enthusiastic to the Orchestra, the volunteer team help individuals who would be willing us make newcomers feel welcome. to volunteer to help us out at our performances and special events. For general information on how to volunteer for your DSO, please email the Our much-loved volunteers provide DSO at [email protected] including ‘Volunteer’ in support to the Orchestra’s administrative the subject line. staff both in the office and during performances. They also assist ‘backstage’ A DSO representative will get back to you and ‘front of house’. as soon as possible.

Our volunteers greet our audiences with a warm smile and a program at the entrance and answer any questions that audience

Our Volunteers Ben Boekema Matthew Jong Matthew Bradley Sonny Kent Dagmar Brautigam Lyn Kernick Carina Burridge Andrew Kernick Anthony Burridge Mandy Lim Alan Chadwick Tree Malyan Elaine Chadwick Renate Mohrbach Jacinta Chartres Leigh Morley Lindy Coats Fred Munro Jorg Constantino Ingrid Nadjarian Dave Cotton Sean Newcombe Roma Dainius Alex O’Donnell Helen de Silva Arthur Pickworth Kathryn Ezzy Erika Pickworth Janet Fisher Catherine Pledge Solomon Gaturu Barbara Pollock Paula Geraghty Ros Scott Andrew Geraghty Emma Short Simon Gillam Di Sinclair Alan Haines Gary Single Anastasia Coroneo, Principal First Violin Clare Hart Jessie Spargo Photo by Shane Eecen/Creative Light Studios Michele Hogan

32 33 For more information on Partnerships with the DSO contact us on [email protected] or phone (08) 8946 6214

Partnerships & opportunities with the DSO

Over the last 27 years the Darwin Symphony Branding Opportunities Principal Chair Sponsorship Orchestra (DSO) has established itself In 2017 the DSO will perform for with the DSO as a cherished Territory institution. around 20,000 Territorians and reach A DSO Chair Sponsorship is a direct way The orchestra prides itself on a strong many others through media exposure for individuals and corporates to connect connection with the community, the and community activities such as their passion and interest with a player development opportunities it provides for their schools’ program and quartet or instrument in the orchestra, whilst its players, the continued pursuit of artistic performances. making a tangible contribution to the excellence and a reputation as an orchestra Each of the DSO’s performances will be development and resourcing of the DSO, that provides vibrant concert experiences promoted through a diverse range of its players and vital orchestra resources. for its audiences. marketing mediums including television, This program enables donors to form radio, website, social media and print The DSO brand is well recognised within the a more direct association with the collateral. Territory and the orchestra is renowned for orchestra. Benefits to donors include providing a dynamic range of opportunities Unique and innovative hosting premium seating at each concert, hosting for individuals and corporates to support at the post event DSO ‘Symphonic Supper’ and sustain the DSO’s performances and opportunities and attendance at selected rehearsals. artistic development. Each DSO performance creates a unique Chair Sponsors can choose an instrument and innovative hosting opportunity they particularly love, a player they know Corporate sponsorship for your valued clients and staff. The or a chair recommended by DSO staff. opportunities with the DSO DSO can work with sponsor partners to A DSO Chair Sponsorship is a very visible provide a range of beneficial experiences show of support with the donor’s name A corporate partnership with the including allocation of premium seating, DSO will benefit you with high profile appearing next to the sponsored Chair hosting of guests and staff at our DSO in concert programs as well as in other branding, unique and innovative hosting Symphonic Suppers and exclusive opportunities for your staff and clients listings of orchestra donors. Donations invitations to attend events with players, to the DSO Chair Sponsorship are tax and a valued association with the DSO as a guest artists and conductors. community icon. The orchestra has a range deductible through the DSO. of professionally implemented partnership programs to achieve quantifiable outcomes including performance sponsorship and naming rights investments.

Netanela Mizrahi, Principal Second Violin Photograph by Shane Eecen/Creative Light Studios

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Children: Merchandise: Bequests Children are welcome at DSO performances; A variety of merchandise is for sale either at & Donations however we do suggest sitting on an the venue or online at dso.org.au. DSO Bequest Program aisle for easy access to facilities without Something to think about in your planning disturbing other patrons. Show your Love of the DSO by purchasing for the future is how can you support some merchandise and proudly showing it the causes most dear to you through a Babes in arms are free of charge if he/she is off. bequest in your Will. Legacies such as seated in your lap, however it must be noted this provide an ongoing source of financial that if your child sits on a seat, you will need Mobile Phones: support for the DSO, whilst also preserving to purchase an Under 16 ticket. For the enjoyment of other Patrons and the the heritage and helping to secure our Orchestra, mobile phones are requested to community orchestra’s future. Food & Drink: be turned off or at the very least switched to Food is not permitted in the Auditoriums of Silent during the performance. Please remember the DSO in your Will to indoor performances. safeguard it for the enjoyment of future Photography, sound recordings and video generations. A water bottle is permitted and if necessary, recordings are strictly prohibited at any whatever liquid you have purchased at the performance of the DSO. Please contact dso.org.au via email and we venue prior to the event (eg a glass of wine). will explain how simple this is. Subscription Tickets/Packages: Group Bookings: Please see pages 40-41 for details of our Groups off 6 or more adults save 10% on tickets and subscriber packages. A Donation To The DSO regular tickets. Groups off 10 or more save 20% on regular Ticket Exchanges and Refunds: The Darwin Symphony Orchestra relies on tickets. Please note that the DSO offers no refunds the support of the community to continue or exchange on tickets once purchased. with its current program. The DSO is a Late Entry: deductable gift recipient (DGR) organisation The DSO advises that patrons who arrive at VENUE INFORMATION which provides tax deductibility status the venue after the doors have been closed for donations over $AU 2.00 to those who will not be admitted to the performance Locations: donate to the organisation. until there is a suitable break in the The Darwin Symphony Orchestra performs program. We believe that both the Orchestra at several locations throughout the year. Donations to our organisation not only members and other Patrons who are already provide the ability for DSO to continue to seated deserve the opportunity to watch the The Darwin Convention Centre is located bring world class concerts to the Northern performance uninterrupted by latecomers. on Stokes Hill Road, Darwin at the Darwin Territory, but will also assist in player Waterfront Precinct. development and much needed instrument When planning your arrival, please ensure and equipment purchases. you allow time to find a car park, access The CDU Theatre is located at the Charles the venue and the toilet facilities etc and Darwin University next to the Amphitheatre Simply visit dso.org.au and click on find your seat well before the performance in Building Orange 5. See attached PDF map “DONATE” button. is due to commence. Doors to indoor of Charles Darwin University campus map. performances open approximately 30 mins prior to a performance but the doors will The Darwin Waterfront is located on Stokes close at the advertised time. Hill Road.

The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens is located two kilometres from Darwin City centre and is bordered by Gilruth Avenue Rhiannon Oakhill, Double Bass and Gardens Road. Photo by Shane Eecen/Creative Light Studios 36 37 Club 250 The Friends of the Darwin Symphony FODSO members have good reason to be The Club 250 is to celebrate 25 years of the 250 is promoted and attended by the Artistic Orchestra organisation plays a crucial role proud that their donations make a valuable DSO. It provides an opportunity for DSO Director and players. in supporting the creative talent of the DSO contribution to this unique Orchestra. FODSO supporters to donate to the organisation through its core role of seeking out and subscriptions are a tax deductible donation, to help ensure our ongoing viability. Your contribution will help ensure the DSO’s providing material and financial support to except for $5 for administrative costs. The club is limited to 250 members each bright and creative future and help pave the Orchestra. It does this through donations contributing $250 annually. The DSO the way for many momentous concerts to made by FODSO members and by undertaking The DSO is pleased to annouce that FODSO will recognise your valuable support by come...... other fundraising activities. is supporting the Kids’ Classics program for acknowledging your contribution on the 2017. DSO website and at events where the Club Ongoing support from Darwin and Northern Territory communities is vital for the health For information on the various categories of and future of the DSO. membership and associated subscriptions, Ian Abbott Lorna McLaughlin or to become a FODSO member, please send Vivienne Blandy Michael Michie The Orchestra possesses unique cultural and an email to: [email protected]. Craig Boutlis Marie-Louise Pearson social qualities that enrich both the Territory Hugh Bradley David Pearson experience and the national concert platform. Heather Brown and Peter McMillan Jon Potter Martin Carroll Carlo Randazzo Life Members Grant & Sandy Tambling Robert & Sharon Wilson Geoff and Anna Cussen Gary Richardson Kevin Davis Joan & John Brears Carol Bursa Kevin Davis Michaela Richardson Barry Hansen Judy Dent Heather Boulden & Jeremy Dennis Elliott Trevor Riley David Price Deborah Fracaro Hemphill Camille Fong Lim Helen and David Garnett Lance Schmidt Ted & Nola Bailey Joanne Walker Dick Griffiths Janis Shaw Allegro Bob & Sue Donnelly Marie Hardy Robyn Smyrell A Tempo Chris & Fiona Young and Family Michele & Greg Hogan Martin Jarvis Belinda Stuart Rosemary Mooney Fiona Douglas Viv Blandy Diana Jarvis Christina Sutcliffe-Thomas Daryl & Maureen Manzie Barbara Bauert Jan Grice Hugh Jones Ken Suter Lorna Hanssen Nora & Graeme Lewis Jan Hills Simon Maddocks Sylvia Suter Tony & Jude Pickering Peter & Theresa Caldwell Daryl Manzie Pauline Tauschke Andante Christina Maroulis Brian Woodrow Dr Anthony Maroulis Brian Woodrow Lyn & Rex Wild Anthony Maroulis Vicki Stokes Catherine McAlpine Jane Price Betty & Fritz Risler Bridie McGuire Sarah McGuinness Colin Hallenstein & Lois Revie Olwen Cotter Erna & Martin Jarvis Robert Boscaini Chen Hui Austin & Valerie Asche Bobbie Thomson Jenny Karakotas You are invited to be a part of DSO’s exclusive Sally Thomas & Duncan McNeill Dave Knowler & Family Frances Abbott C Lyn & Brian Reid Dawn Lawrie Elmar & Madeleine von Muralt Trevor & Jan Riley For more information email [email protected] Terry & Maravon Flowers Helmy Bakermans Anne Davey Peter Waggitt Matt Kiki David Lilliebridge Craig Boutlis Neil & Dawn McHattie Lillian Smith Elizabeth Morris & Rod Adagio Pasqualina Coffey Haritos Margaret Himmelreich Jenny Parish Carol Atkinson & Bruce Heather Davis Dee Rivalland Cartwright Dick & Myra Skinner Anne Brooks Jo Vandermark George Roussos & family 38 39 Concert Tickets DSO Subscribers’ Package & Subscription Packages MEZZO BENEFITS FORTISSIMO FORTE FORTE

DSO Performance Standard Ticket Prices Tickets to ALL Symphonic Suppers held after each Master Series performance in 2017 Tickets ü X X to ALL Symphonic Suppers held after each CONCERT ONLINE DOOR SALES Master Series performance in 2017

Fundraising Gala Tickets: The SAME reserved seats for all Master Series performances held at the Darwin Convention ü ü X ADULT $99 $105 Centre in 2017 (select your own seat)

CONCESSION Membership Card with exclusive discount $79 $85 ü ü ü (Pensioner, Senior and Students) entitlements at Partner businesses

Master Series Tickets: Merchandise – Pen, Fridge Magnet, Bumper ü ü ü Sticker, Member Lapel Pin ADULT+ SYMPHONIC SUPPER $105 10% off ALL MERCHANDISE online or at ü ü ü ADULT $55 $60 Performances excluding Sale items

CONCESSION + SYMPHONIC SUPPER Receive the latest DSO information and news $85 ü ü ü (Pensioner, Senior and Students) direct to your inbox

CONCESSION $45 $50 (Pensioner, Senior and Students) ADULTS $298.50 $148.50 $50 UNDER 16yrs $25 $30 CONCESSION (Pensioner, Senior and Students) $241.50 $121.50 $40 FAMILY (2 Adults, 2 Children) $145 $155

20% off group 10+ | 10% off group 6+ Kids’ Classics Concert Tickets

MS1 - Wolf Totem: Darwin Festival Friends of the Festival and Darwin Festival multipack tickets will be available for purchase through Darwin Festival KIDS’ CLASSIC CONCERT TICKETS ONLINE DOOR SALES later this year. CHILD $5 $7

ADULT $10 $12.50

FAMILY (4 persons) $20 $25

FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION $55 BOOKINGS www.dso.org.au or phone 8946 6974 (for 3 Kids’ Classics)

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