The Australian Ballet

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Our Orchestra Partners

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The Australian Ballet has the
pleasure of performing with some of
Australia’s best orchestras

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Orchestra Victoria

With a rich history performing with opera, dance and musical theatre companies, Orchestra Victoria is dynamic and versatile, with expertise in an incredible breadth of repertoire from contemporary to classical. Orchestra Victoria has built it’s reputation as the performance partner for Australia’s national companies, Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet, and also supports the work of Victorian Opera and other Australian and international companies and artists from around the world.

Established in 1969, Orchestra Victoria has gone through many transformations, most recently becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of The Australian Ballet in 2014. Alongside Orchestra Victoria's work with their dance and opera partners, they undertake a range of different staged performances, from classics to collaborations with some of the state's leading festivals and artists, curating unique and exciting concert experiences for all audiences. The orchestra is also committed to bringing music to the regions, and enjoys travelling regularly, providing concerts, education and community outreach experiences to as many communities as possible.

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Opera Australia Orchestra

Opera Australia Orchestra is the busiest of all Australian orchestras, giving around 250 performances each year. A wholly owned subsidiary of Opera Australia, the orchestra performs for Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet during their respective Sydney seasons, as well as for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.

In a typical year, the Sydney-based Opera Australia Orchestra will give some 175 performances of more than a dozen operas, and more than 80 performances for The Australian Ballet. The Orchestra will work with a dozen different conductors and perform repertoire ranging from Monteverdi to Berg. It also appears in gala concerts and special events such as Mazda Opera in the Domain and the New Year’s Eve Gala Concert, both in Sydney.

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Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) was founded in 1936. Today it’s a much-loved iconic South Australian brand and the largest performing arts company in South Australia. Along with its season of core orchestral repertoire, family, new music and commercial concerts, the ASO provides the orchestral support for The Australian Ballet’s Adelaide seasons, as well as performances of the State Opera of South Australia.

The 2016 Season saw a new era of music making at the ASO, with 30-year-old Australian Nicholas Carter heading a new artistic leadership team that includes two outstanding international artists: renowned British conductor Jeffrey Tate as Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Adviser; and living musical legend, conductor, violinist, violist and teacher Pinchas Zukerman as Artist-in-Association.

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra

As an arts leader and great Australian orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra is renowned for its high quality, breathtaking performances of both classical and modern compositions that engage audiences of diverse musical tastes, interests and ages. As one of the largest performing arts companies in Queensland and the state’s only professional symphony orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra plays a vital role in Queensland’s cultural community, educating; mentoring aspiring performers; touring regional centres; broadcasting and performing with state, national and international ballet and opera companies.

QSO has a long and proud history of performing with The Australian Ballet. Highlights include Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake in 2005 and 2013, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet in 2003 and 2012 and Imperial Suite in 2014. Our enduring partnership has seen The Australian Ballet’s Nicolette Fraillon invited as Guest Conductor for QSO performances. Each year the Orchestra attracts the world’s best conductors and soloists as part of its acclaimed concert season, in addition to presenting unique blockbuster events. Queensland Symphony Orchestra is passionate about commissioning innovative new programs and Australian works and continues to invest in collaborations, recordings and digital initiatives.

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Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

The partnership between The Australian Ballet and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) commenced in 1979 with a highly successful tour of Greece and Israel. The partnership lay dormant for a number of decades, but was awakened in spectacular fashion in 2011 with Centenary Symphony of Dance, a short season in Launceston to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city’s iconic Princess Theatre. The following year, the TSO travelled to Perth to perform for The Australian Ballet’s season of Romeo and Juliet.

In the recording studio, the TSO has worked closely with Nicolette Fraillon, Music Director and Chief Conductor of The Australian Ballet. The TSO is among the orchestras featured on Music of the Dance, a double CD released in 2012 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Australian Ballet, and the TSO is the sole orchestra on the double CD Giselle, which was released in 2015.

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West Australian Symphony Orchestra

West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) thrives on the enthusiasm, passion and support of our entire community. We harness this energy to create events and programs across the State to stimulate learning and participation in a vibrant cultural life. Our resident company of full-time professional musicians are the beating heart of our organisation.

The Orchestra plays a central role in the vibrancy of our creative state, and they are also supported by hundreds of visiting artists, alongside the volunteers of the WASO Chorus, to create exceptional performances for hundreds of thousands of people each year. Each year the Orchestra entertains and inspires the people of Western Australia through its concert performances, regional tours and innovative education and community programs. Recent seasons with The Australian Ballet include David McAllister’s The Sleeping Beauty at Crown Theatre, Perth in 2015.

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