Australian World Orchestra – Australian World Orchestra

“One of the top 10 orchestras in the world“
Zubin Mehta

The Australian World Orchestra (AWO) is a unique Australian cultural institution, we have changed the face of classical music by representing one nationality, globally.

“Not just a national treasure, but an international treasure“
Sir Simon Rattle

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2021 Season On Sale Now

SYDNEY • CANBERRA • MELBOURNE

Alexander Briger conducts the Australian World Orchestra in our 2021 return to the concert hall.

Featuring the world premiere of Paul Dean’s “Symphony” commissioned for our 10th birthday celebration coupled with Schumann’s great Symphony no.2 and Beethoven’s dramatic Coriolan Overture.

Press

“The Sibelius was magnificent… It was performed with measured assurance, and, from its start, an unerring feeling of inner strength and solidarity…”

THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK REVIEW, CONCERT REVIEW BY MICHAEL SHMITH 29/7/2019

“Gathering together the best Australian instrumental players from around the globe, the Australian World Orchestra is now such a fixture in the musical life of our country…”

LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE, Concert Review by Tony Way 28/7/2019

“…the depth of sound was powerful but warm and rich, expansive but entirely enveloping.”

THE CANBERRA TIMES, Concert Review by Clinton White 27/7/2019

“…a performance of monumental vision.”

THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, Concert Review by Maxim Boon 8/7/2019