One week to go: DYO Presents ‘Night Ringing with Unseen Larks’

Only one week to go before the Dunedin Youth Orchestra delivers their first concert of 2015, ‘Night Ringing with Unseen Larks’. The group is hard at work finishing up their pieces and polishing all they can. With only two more rehearsals, we can be sure … Continue readingOne week to go: DYO Presents ‘Night Ringing with Unseen Larks’

DYO prepares for “Night Ringing with Unseen Larks” concert

The Dunedin Youth Orchestra has resumed rehearsing for our upcoming concert ‘Night Ringing with Unseen Larks’ after a couple of weeks off for Easter and school holidays. We are working hard towards our next concert, which will take place on Wednesday 27th May, at Knox … Continue readingDYO prepares for “Night Ringing with Unseen Larks” concert

DYO prepares the Force of Destiny

Following from the success of our first semester concert “Dreams and Nightmares”, Dunedin Youth Orchestra are now preparing their second concert programme for 2014: a programme that includes a world premiere and a major symphony. Conducted by Peter Adams, the orchestra is working towards its … Continue readingDYO prepares the Force of Destiny

NYO to perform on Waitangi Day

Orchestra patrons in the North Island will have a special treat this Waitangi Day, with two NZSO National Youth Orchestra concerts scheduled on February 6 and 7. British conductor Ben Northey will lead the 75-strong orchestra in Wellington (Thursday February 6) and Napier (Friday February … Continue readingNYO to perform on Waitangi Day

Help the Sinfonia get to Japan

As reported earlier, the Southern Sinfonia is leaving for Japan this week. They will be attending the invite-only Asia Orchestra Festival from October 3 to October 10. Before they fly out, the Sinfonia is putting on a final fundraiser concert this Wednesday 2 October at … Continue readingHelp the Sinfonia get to Japan

TONIGHT: Dunedin Youth Orchestra presents “Musical Portraits”

Tonight the Dunedin Youth Orchestra performs its final concert for 2013. Come along to Knox Church at 7:30pm to hear a delightful range of music from every musical era. The concert will be conducted by Anthony Ritchie, with soloists Maple Goh (violin) and Modi Deng … Continue readingTONIGHT: Dunedin Youth Orchestra presents “Musical Portraits”

DYO presents “Musical Portraits”

It’s not long now until the final Dunedin Youth Orchestra concert for the year. Please join us in Knox Church on Thursday 26 September at 7:30pm for Musical Portraits. This concert will be conducted by Anthony Ritchie, who is associate professor of music at the … Continue readingDYO presents “Musical Portraits”