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Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2024 Media Contact:  Samuel Cairnduff:  samuel.j.cairnduff@gmail.com | 0401 396 755 Australian Youth Orchestra to perform Mood: Mahler and Wagner , July 13-14, Geelong & Melbourne The AYO’s flagship orchestra, conducted by the internationally acclaimed Nicholas Carter and featuring world premiere by Iain Grandage Melbourne - The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO), Australia's most prestigious youth ensemble , returns to Victoria for two powerful performances with Mood: Mahler and Wagner , on Saturday, 13 July at Costa Hall , Geelong/Djilang and Sunday, 14 July at Hamer Hall , Melbourne/Naarm . Press are invited to review. Music as stormy as the depths of winter, blazing with the fiery energy of the Australian Youth Orchestra . Under the baton of Nicholas Carter , almost 100 of Australia’s best and brightest young musicians assemble for some of the most momentous works of the orchestral world. This is bold music. Join us for ...

There is a long-standing and intricate relationship between leadership paradigms and cultural institutions. Despite its frequent use in the arts and cultural sector, the meaning of the term ‘cultural leadership’ remains subjective and often ambiguous, with Nisbett and Walmsley (2016) noting that ‘general opinion around the world is that cultural leadership defies definition’. Concurrently, cultural organisations are increasingly expected to articulate positions and opinions on matters of public interest (Knight, 2015), which is becoming increasingly challenging in the current geopolitical climate.  Recent examples in the Australian context, from institutions such as the Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Writers Festival, and Sydney Festival navigating controversy and stakeholder divisions, illustrate the complexity of negotiating a public position amidst contentious issues in the current climate. The war in the Middle East and the expression of outrage, sadness, and solidarity by r...

  Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CALL  FRIDAY, 5 April 2 pm Federation Concert Hall Media Contact  Samuel Cairnduff samuel.j.cairnduff@gmail.com   0401 396 755 Australian Youth Orchestra comes to Hobart for Autumn Season Concert, Turbulent Times, 6 April  Conducted by Alexandre Bloch and featuring Satu Vänskä  Hobart - Embrace enchanting melodies and captivating performances as the Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) takes the stage for its highly anticipated Autumn Season Concert , Turbulent Times , on Saturday, 6 April  at Federation Concert Hall,  Hobart at 7.30 pm. Conducted by Alexandre Bloch , Music Director of Orchestre National de Lille,  the AYO will be joined by renowned soloist Satu Vänskä, principal violinist of the Australian Chamber Orchestra.  The program for Turbulent Times promises an exhilarating journey through a selection of masterpieces, including compositions by Ravel, Szymanowski, Debussy, and Prokofiev...

  Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact  Samuel Cairnduff samuel.j.cairnduff@gmail.com   0401 396 755 Decoding Cultural Leadership releases 10th episode   Podcast launched in January featuring interviews with high-profile cultural leaders MELBOURNE, April 2, 2024 — Decoding Cultural Leadership (DCL), the groundbreaking podcast that delves into the intricate intersection of arts, culture, and society, has hit a significant milestone with the release of its tenth episode. Since its launch in January, the podcast has been a platform for exploring the evolving landscape of cultural leadership in the 21st century. To commemorate this landmark, DCL presents an exclusive double-header series on international orchestras, featuring two prominent figures in the field: Simon Woods, President & CEO of the League of American Orchestras, and Simon Webb, Head of BCC Orchestras and Choirs. In addition, Episode 11 features an insightful interview with Yarmila Alfonz...