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Meet the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

Joyful symphonic brilliance in the heart of Willoughby.

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Organ Symphony

Experience Berlioz, Sculthorpe, Saint-Saëns and our guest artist William Barton

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Spirit of Christmas 2026

Celebrate the festive season as Peter Ellis leads the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir with holiday cheer!

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07 Nov 2026

Organ Symphony

07 November 2026

World-renowned didgeridoo virtuoso and proud Kalkadunga man William Barton joins the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra to perform the majestic Earth Cry.
13 Dec 2026

Spirit of Christmas 2026

13 December 2026

Celebrate the festive season with joyful music as Peter Ellis leads the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir in filling The Concourse with holiday cheer.
20 Feb 2027

Fate

20 February 2027

Experience Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony with Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, a musical journey from its powerful opening fanfare to a triumphant finale. The program also features Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto, performed by acclaimed pianist Konstantin Shamray.
16 May 2027

Sea and Stars

16 May 2027

Chart a course for adventure on a voyage with Willoughby Symphony Orchestra. Sail from the thrilling musical storytelling of Australian composer Melody 'Eötvös’s Hic Svnt Dracones (Here Be Dragons) to Beethoven’s rollicking cantata 'Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage'.
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Email: wso@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
For enquiries regarding the orchestra, please contact the WSO via email.

Media enquiries: 0461 315 183
Ticketing enquiries: Please contact The Concourse box office directly.

Make a donation: 0499 199 929

Willoughby City Council administration office:
31 Victor St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

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Acknowledgement of Country

Willoughby City Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we stand, the Gamaragal people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Willoughby City Councillors voted to endorse the Uluru Statement from the Heart in July 2018.

   

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