Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Competitors

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The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is Australia’s flagship Orchestra and performs up to 150 concerts a year to a combined annual audience of more than 350,000.

"One of the wonders of the musical world" - The Guardian UK, 2017 One of the world’s most lauded chamber ensembles, the Australian Chamber Orchestra is renowned for its inspired programming and unrivalled virtuosity, energy and individuality. As Australia’s only national orchestra the ACO presents outstanding performances to over 10,000 subscribers across Australia, reaching regional audiences in every state and territory. Internationally, the ACO's regular tours to Asia, Europe and the USA consistently receive critical acclaim and return invitations to perform on the great music stages of the world.