Orchestra Victoria

About

Orchestra Victoria is a major Australian arts organisation that values artistic integrity, community and future generations of musicians and music lovers.

It is one of two full time, professional orchestras based in Melbourne and provides the full range of orchestral services to Victorians.

Orchestra Victoria is the proud Melbourne performance partner of Australia's premier performing arts companies - The Australian Ballet, Opera Australia and and Victorian Opera.

Through its Community Program, the Orchestra forges strong partnerships with communities to make music accessible across Victoria through its concerts and education workshops.

Orchestra Victoria presents audiences with performances of artistic excellence.

Orchestra Victoria Annual Report 2009

Orchestra Victoria Annual Report 2008 

Hear Orchestra Victoria:

  • In the State Theatre at the opera or ballet
  • In concert at venues such as the Melbourne Town Hall or the NGV in Melbourne
  • In concert in many venues around regional Victoria
  • Playing alongside students during the Orchestra Victoria Education workshops
  • At Hamer Hall for the annual Classically Melbourne Concert
  • At Hamer Hall for the annual Herald Sun Aria Competition Final
  • On ABC Classics and Melba Recordings

Audience Feedback

Outstanding. It's an orchestra for Victoria to be proud of. Leonie, Ascot Vale

The whole philosophy of Orchestra Victoria, which makes classical music available for all Victorians, is exciting. Not only does it allow parents to take budding musicians to a concert without prohibitive prices, but it gives the general public an opportunity to ‘come and try'. Judy and Lawrie, Bendigo

It was a magical experience. What a privilege to have such talent brought to us in the country. Thank you. Marie, Bendigo

I do not know much about classical music, but loved what I heard. I watched in awe as the violinists made their instruments sing. Congratulations to all concerned in bringing your very clever musicians to Horsham for those of us who have limited opportunities to hear a full orchestra. Gillian, Horsham

[The concert] transported me to another world; a world of romance, poetry and illusion. Totally addictive. Hellena, Reservoir