The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s 70th Anniversary season begins with the beloved tradition of Symphony under the Stars.
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The free, family-friendly event will be held at City Park on February 24 from 7pm on the back of a concert in Glenorchy last weekend.
Organisers said they were confident the outside show would go on, despite the rainy weather.
Excited students from St Patrick’s College Big Band have spent weeks practising so they can perform at the event.
College student Nardia Bone, 17, plays the saxophone in the band.
She was looking forward to performing in front of a large audience, Bone said.
"I can’t wait to see their reactions.”
Audiences are encouraged to bring a picnic and relax on a rug to the stunning sounds of the full Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, lead by conductor Elena Schwarz, former assistant conductor of the TSO.
The orchestra will perform pieces by Brahms, Debussy, Smetana and Borodin, and feature soloists Emma McGrath, David Nuttall, and Andrew Seymour.
There will be a range of activities for children as well as a mix of food and beverage options.
Tess Brunton
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
