Oscar Matthews: Soloist in Sensational Soloists concert
Young Brisbane pianist, Oscar Matthews made the decision to become a professional pianist when he was eleven years old, but even by then...
Dr. Fletcher Mitchell: The SCSO's new conductor
The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra is excited to welcome its new conductor, Dr Fletcher Mitchell, after the retirement of long-time...
Judit Molnar: Soprano in A Night at The Proms
Judit was born in Hungary and graduated from the prestigious Liszt Academy of Music in 2008. She performs at solo and chamber concerts,...
Rhys Williams: Soloist for A Night at The Proms
Born on the Sunshine Coast in 1999, Rhys didn't start his journey with the violin until the age of 13, making swift progress through his...
Daniel Smerdon: Baritone in Carmina Burana
Born and raised in Brisbane, Daniel studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in cello...
Theodore Pike: Piano Soloist for Rhapsody in Blue
At the age of two, Theodore Pike was begging his parents for piano lessons, and by age four had decided that he ‘wanted to be a pianist...
Kyan Pennell: A Young Talent Lost
The Power of Two concert features the debut performance of a piece composed by the musically talented 12-year old Kyan Pennell, who sadly...
Clifford Bradley: A Composer Within the Orchestra
The SCSO is lucky to have a composer in its ranks. Clifford Bradley plays 2nd violin for the orchestra, and happens to be one of the...
Olive Anderson Frame and a Brief History of the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra
The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1972 by the late Olive Anderson Frame. It was originally named the “Sunshine Coast...
Fran Wilson: Soloist for The Proms
Soprano Fran Wilson has enjoyed singing all her life. Prior to coming to the Sunshine Coast from Canberra in 2011, she sang in choirs...
Francis Atkins: Soloist for Russian Masterpieces, Caloundra
Francis Atkins is a young, aspiring Australian pianist. A fiery and passionate performer, Francis has performed in several music hotspots...
Adrian King: Great Russian and German Masterpieces - Concert Report
‘Wonderful’, ‘superb’, ‘so good’, – these were some of the very many remarks made to me at the conclusion of the concert at Kenilworth by...
Adrian King: The Power Of Two - Concert Report
There is no doubt in my mind that this collaboration between the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra and the Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra...
A Brief History of Adrian King
Adrian has been the Principal Conductor and Director of Music for the SCSO since 2008. Born in Lincolnshire, England, Adrian received his...
COVID rules for our concerts
First of all, COVID may force us to cancel concerts at short notice - please accept our apologies if that happens. We will give you a...
Don't be afraid, classical music is for everyone!
You might have loved the music in Star Wars or Indiana Jones as much as the acting and special effects. You might find yourself humming...
Behind the scenes: what goes into making a great performance
Just how much work is it to create a symphony orchestra performance? Well, first there is the practice. To master an instrument, each...