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In Europe | See Knox Symphony Orchestra perform
Thursday, 9 November 2023
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The Knox Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is touring Croatia, Slovenia and Italy this December performing across an array of exciting venues. The tour dates and locations are as follows: Zagreb, Croatia - Monday 11 December - Advent Market Lisinski Hall Zagreb - Tuesday 12 December. Please note, this event is by invitation only; expressions of interest welcome. Email okga@knox.nsw.edu.au Slovenia - Postojna Caves - Wednesday 13 December - 4.30pm Piazza Ferretto Mestre, (Venice) Christmas Markets - Thursday 14 December – 6.00pm Santa Maria della Pietà Venice - Friday 15 December – 3.30pm Chapel of St Peter Chanel at Domus Australia, Italy - Tuesday 19 December - Farewell Concert Timing of some events is still TBC. If you would like any additional information on a particular concert(s), please email us. About the KSO The Knox Symphony Orchestra is a premier large ensemble. Comprising 52 musicians, the KSO is made up of boys from Years 7 – 12 and welcomes all experienced orchestral instrumentalists. Dedicated to providing ‘outstanding grounding in orchestral performance’ the KSO’s diverse repertoire selection includes original major works, overtures, orchestral classics, film scores, sacred works, contemporary and popular literature. The KSO performs at all important Knox Grammar School functions, school and community events, annual Presentation Day Ceremonies, featured large scale events such as Knox In Concert Orchestral Night at the Proms, and international tours such as the 2015 KSO China Tour and this upcoming 2023 Tour of Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. The KSO are regular participants in the annual Sydney Eisteddfod, having retained a series of consecutive championships, accolades and awards within the highly distinguished Robert & Elizabeth Albert (25 years and under) Symphony Orchestra during the past 10 years. Developing, fostering and nurturing the talents of younger Knox musicians within the KSO, through quality musicianship and educated mentoring are the essential ingredients of the KSO’s success. KSO is conducted by Mr James Brice OAM, Head of Knox Academy of Performing Arts. |