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DSO's performance at part of 'Synthony' at the 2024 Electric Avenue Festival 2024, Hagley Park. Christchurch

Live orchestral music for the people of Ōtepoti Dunedin, Otago and Southland

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

Review - 25 Apr 2024

Audience enthralled by stirring performance

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra responded beautifully to the steady hand of distinguished visiting conductor Matthias Bamert with a stirring performance of works by three great German composers on Saturday night.

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Review - 22 Apr 2024

Maestro brings about gripping performance

A large audience on Saturday night enjoyed the first international concert of the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra conducted by renowned maestro Matthias Bamert in the Dunedin Town Hall.

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News - 19 Apr 2024

The Star article 'Horn player steps into limelight'

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra principal French horn Samuel Jacobs is accustomed to playing from the back of the "band" during concerts, so it will be a treat for him to step into the limelight this Saturday in his first outing with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra.

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News - 18 Apr 2024

Otago Daily Times article 'Moving to the music'

At 81 years old, world-renowned conductor Matthias Bamert has become a freelancer. He tells Rebecca Fox about travelling the world for his work.

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