A Better Sydney In 2015 – David Robertson’s View

Chief Conductor, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, David Robertson has garnered glowing reviews (Limelight, SMH)  for his programming and direction of last week’s 2015 season opening performances of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. 

Last weekend, Sydney Morning Herald journalist Nick Galvin asked 15 Sydneysiders how they would make Sydney  better place in 2015. David Robertson’s vision sees a project where amateur musicians have the opportunity to play alongside the musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

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