Darwin Symphony Orchestra to light up CDU Amphitheatre

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has joined forces with Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) to hold a performance at the University’s Casuarina campus.

The two organisations presented a ‘Sunset Symphony”, the first performance to be held on campus in several years.

The 60-piece orchestra comprised of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments performed classical pieces including Prokofiev’s enchanting Romeo and Juliet and Bizet’s Carmen.

Concertmaster Tara Murphy featured as a soloist as the orchestra performed Massanet’s Thais: Meditation. Familiar hits such as the score from Badelt’s iconic Pirates of the Caribbean were also performed at the concert which was held at CDU’s Amphitheatre at the Casuarina campus.

CDU’s Academy of the Arts Director Amanda Morris said it was a pleasure to collaborate with music colleagues from Darwin Symphony Orchestra.

“Staff and students of CDU’s Academy of the Arts were excited about the performance and the opportunity for future collaborations,” Dr Morris said.  

“What a wonderful way to welcome the community from across Darwin and celebrate the start of the dry season.”

DSO which is comprised of over 90 volunteer musicians has been a treasured institution in Darwin, reflecting the diverse and vibrant community for over 30 years. CDU is the Principal Sponsor of DSO. 

DSO Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Jonathan Tooby said he was excited to present an evening of beautiful music to the Darwin community.

“We are thrilled to have performed at the CDU Amphitheatre and we celebrate the wonderful relationship DSO shares with this extraordinary University,” Mr Tooby said.