Simone Young Unveils Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2025
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 program is all about connection says Simone Young as she enters her fourth year as its Chief Conductor.
Simone Young Stays On As Chief Conductor With The Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Today, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces the continuation of Simone Young’s tenure as its Chief Conductor until the end of 2026. Young, who commenced this role in 2022, is only the third Chief Conductor and the first woman to hold the position in the orchestra’s 87 year history.
The Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address 2022
The annual Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address for 2022, this year’s speakers were the pre-eminent didgeridoo player, composer, instrumentalist and vocalist William Barton and music educator and researcher Dr Anita Collins who spoke of the importance of First Nations culture and music education as central topics in Australian new music discourse.