The Bard and Beyond was a delightful part of Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s maestro series. A combined team effort lead by a charismatic conductor Carlos Kalmar and dazzling violist Arabella Steinbacher. The first piece was an Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Felix Mendelssohn. The highlight was imagining fairies dancing in gardens represented by fast-paced violins. … [Read more...] about Bard and Beyond – Queensland Symphony Orchestra – Review
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7 Ways to Listen to Orchestral Music (with the QSO)
Here are my tips to listen to orchestral music, if you have booked tickets to hear the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. 1. Play What Instrument is that? I admit this would be more fun if you could talk over beer and play this game with your friends. But while you are listening to a live concert certain instruments take centre stage. Sometimes subtly, at other times gradually … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Listen to Orchestral Music (with the QSO)
First Time at the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO)? – Everything You Need to Know
Photo by Peter Wallis Last night I attended my first Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) event and here are my tips on how to enjoy your visit. Where to Park at the QSO You can park underneath the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) or just catch a train to South Brisbane station or a bus to the nearby major busway. What to Wear to the QSO I had no idea what to wear … [Read more...] about First Time at the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO)? – Everything You Need to Know
Interview with Phoebe Russell from the QSO
We recently caught up with Phoebe Russell, a Principal Double Bass from Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO), who kindly gave us an exclusive interview: What motivated you to learn the double bass? I always wanted to play the harp because I found it so beautiful and elegant. We had a grade 2 string program at my primary school. I was so excited about getting to learn the harp … [Read more...] about Interview with Phoebe Russell from the QSO