Join us for a heart-warming and enchanting musical celebration as we bring you an unforgettable evening filled with the spirit of the holiday season. Under the expert baton of renowned conductor Peter Ellis, Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir will take you to a world of musical wonder that will truly make your Christmas magical. Adding an extra layer of joy to the evening's performance is the WSO Youth Chorus. Their exceptional voices and youthful exuberance create an atmosphere that warms…

A special performance by the WSO. Nobody does it better than the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra as they launch their 2024 season with a thrilling night of spycraft and suspense. Join Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Dr Nicholas Milton AM and the WSO in a celebration of themes from the iconic James Bond films from the late 1960s to the 21st century. Relive the adventures of the world’s greatest spy in this electrifying musical experience featuring classics like Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever and Moonraker through to modern masterpieces like Adele’s Skyfall and Billie Eilish’s No Time to Die. Don’t miss…

A special performance by the WSO. Nobody does it better than the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra as they launch their 2024 season with a thrilling night of spycraft and suspense. Join Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Dr Nicholas Milton AM and the WSO in a celebration of themes from the iconic James Bond films from the late 1960s to the 21st century. Relive the adventures of the world’s greatest spy in this electrifying musical experience featuring classics like Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever and Moonraker through to modern masterpieces like Adele’s Skyfall and Billie Eilish’s No Time to Die. Don’t miss…

With the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra Perfect for the entire family. Join Ariel and friends for an adventure 'Under the Sea' as Disney’s animated classic The Little Mermaid  projects onto the big screen at The Concourse Concert Hall while the score is performed live by the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra. Showcasing the Academy Award®-winning score by Alan Menken and featuring the beloved characters Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula on the big screen, the uplifting score is brought to life by the WSO in…

Ludwig van Beethoven wrote his 5th Piano Concerto, the Emperor, at the height of his powers, demonstrating the grandeur and exhilarating musical possibilities of the piano. Hear this iconic work in the hands of rising star Australian pianist Winnie Su, who joins conductor Luke Spicer and the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra for an unmissable night of music. Be there for the unveiling of a brand new work by the winner the of the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composer Award for 2024 alongside…

Ludwig van Beethoven wrote his 5th Piano Concerto, the Emperor, at the height of his powers, demonstrating the grandeur and exhilarating musical possibilities of the piano. Hear this iconic work in the hands of rising star Australian pianist Winnie Su, who joins conductor Luke Spicer and the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra for an unmissable night of music. Be there for the unveiling of a brand new work by the winner the of the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composer Award for 2024 alongside…

Internationally renowned concert pianist Konstantin Shamray joins the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra for a stunning showcase of Russian music. Hear the prize-winning Australian-based, Russian-born pianist perform Sergei Rachmaninov’s brilliant Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43, a glittering showpiece of astounding virtuosity, under the baton of Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Dr Nicholas Milton AM. Alongside this showstopper, the WSO performs Alexander Borodin’s lively Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor and one of the 20th-century’s most fascinating works, Dmitri Shostakovich’s mighty 5th Symphony, written amidst the danger and…

Internationally renowned concert pianist Konstantin Shamray joins the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra for a stunning showcase of Russian music. Hear the prize-winning Australian-based, Russian-born pianist perform Sergei Rachmaninov’s brilliant Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43, a glittering showpiece of astounding virtuosity, under the baton of Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Dr Nicholas Milton AM. Alongside this showstopper, the WSO performs Alexander Borodin’s lively Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor and one of the 20th-century’s most fascinating works, Dmitri Shostakovich’s mighty 5th Symphony, written amidst the danger and…

Experience the sublime beauty of one of the most profoundly moving choral works ever written when Associate Conductor Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith leads the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir in Antonín Dvořák’s Stabat Mater. The Czech master of melody wrote this soul-stirring music in response to devastating personal tragedy, creating a transcendent work of healing that continues to resonate with audiences today. Don’t miss this incredible choral masterpiece.

Australian violinist Edward Walton won his first international competition in Italy at the age of 13 and has gone on to win awards around the world.  Hear one of classical music’s most exciting young stars perform Johannes Brahms’ monumental Violin Concerto with Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Dr Nicholas Milton AM and the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra. Then the most famous four notes in music history launch Ludwig van Beethoven’s magnificent Symphony No. 5, a beloved cornerstone of the orchestral repertoire. Experience this remarkable symphony in the hands of the WSO in a concert celebrating the…