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Welcome to the DSO! Since 1966, Dunedin’s only professional orchestra has been a key contributor to local and regional cultural vibrancy. It presents its audiences and communities with a wide variety of orchestral masterpieces performed by top international and New Zealand conductors and soloists, as well as a comprehensive range of educational and outreach programmes.

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Latest News & Reviews

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More funds to grow DSO sought

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ODT - What's on for 2025

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Thank you for the music DSO!

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Abba songs with an orchestral twist

News - 21 Jan 2025

More funds to grow DSO sought

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s new development manager Duncan Connors

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News - 15 Jan 2025

ODT - What's on for 2025

This year is shaping up to be a busy one in Otago as festivals return with international acts and top-performing New Zealand artists and home-grown talent plan shows in the region. Rebecca Fox takes a look at what has been announced so far for the year.

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Review - 21 Nov 2024

Thank you for the music DSO!

Review by Brenda Harwood of The Star - DSO presents "DSO PLAYS ABBA" Saturday, November 16, Dunedin Town Hall

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News - 14 Nov 2024

Abba songs with an orchestral twist

The Star, Thursday 14 November by Brenda Harwood 'Christchurch-based arranger-orchestrator and music director Tom Rainey will direct the ‘DSO Plays Abba’ concert.'

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