WILLOUGHBY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: ORGAN SYMPHONY

Sat, 7th Nov 2026 07:00 pm

The Concourse Chatswood, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067

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Hear Dr Nicholas Milton AM and the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra pull out all the stops when they perform Saint-Saëns’ monumental ‘Organ’ Symphony, one of the best-loved symphonies of all time, whose famous theme was used to great effect in the cherished Australian film Babe. World-renowned didgeridoo virtuoso and proud Kalkadunga man William Barton joins the WSO to perform the majestic Earth Cry, written by his long-time musical collaborator and distinguished Australian composer, Peter Sculthorpe. Experience this Australian classic, which depicts the vastness and beauty of the outback, alongside William’s own Birdsong at Dusk, inspired by the sound of birds the composer heard from the verandah of a friend’s beach house in far north-western Queensland. Berlioz’s festive Roman Carnival Overture opens the concert with a party. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all patrons, we recommend children be aged 5 or older to attend. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times when attending a concert as The Concourse is a licensed venue. We will deny entry to the child if they are unattended by a responsible adult. PROGRAM Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture Sculthorpe Earth Cry William Barton Birdsong at Dusk Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3 in C minor, Op. 78, ‘Organ’ ARTISTS Dr Nicholas Milton AM, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director William Barton, Didgeridoo - Image credit: Keith Saunders