OV From Darkness to Light 018 — Jonathan Lo & Orchestra Victoria
Photo Casey Horsfield

The launch of our 2025 Southbank Series is a curated celebration of our orchestra’s exceptional talent.

Melbourne / Naarm
29 March - 13 September, 7:30pm

Hanson Dyer Hall
Ian Potter Southbank Centre
43 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006
Woi-Wurrung Country

Ticket Price Range
3 Concert Package: $169

Adult: $69
Concession: $59
Under 35: $35
Under 18: $19

Renowned for its superb acoustics, join us at the iconic Hanson Dyer Hall at The University of Melbourne. This series offers a rare opportunity to hear our orchestra members take centre stage — a departure from their usual work partnering in ballet and opera. Featuring a dynamic mix of beloved core orchestral works and contemporary compositions, each concert is designed to captivate both seasoned classical music lovers and newcomers alike, honouring orchestral tradition and embracing modern works.

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Lyric Refractions | 29 March

Conductor Jessica Gethin

Joe Chindamo Fantasie auf Nachtmusik   
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat Major, K. 495
Soloist: Andrew Young, Section Principal Horn
Maria Grenfell Tarraleah
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 ‘Italian’  

Prismatic Echoes | 26 July

Conductor Jonathan Lo

Maurice Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin   
Georg Philipp Telemann Trumpet Concerto in D major
Soloist: Mark Fitzpatrick, Section Principal Trumpet   
Louise Farrenc Symphony No. 3

At Spring's Edge | 13 September

Conductor Carlo Antonioli

Sergei Prokofiev Symphony No. 1 ' Classical'
William Barton Elements of the Earth
Dmitri Shostakovich Cello Concerto No.1
Soloist: Melissa Chominsky, Section Principal Cello