OV From Darkness to Light 018 — Jonathan Lo & Orchestra Victoria
Photo Casey Horsfield

The launch of our 2025 Southbank Series is a curated celebration of our orchestra’s exceptional talent.

Melbourne / Naarm
13 September 2025, 7:30pm

Hanson Dyer Hall
Ian Potter Southbank Centre
43 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006
Woi-Wurrung Country

Ticket Price Range
Adult: $69
Concession: $59
Under 35: $35
Under 18: $19

Renowned for its superb acoustics, join us at the iconic Hanson Dyer Hall at The University of Melbourne. This series offers a rare opportunity to hear our orchestra members take centre stage — a departure from their usual work partnering in ballet and opera. Featuring a dynamic mix of beloved core orchestral works and contemporary compositions, each concert is designed to captivate both seasoned classical music lovers and newcomers alike, honouring orchestral tradition and embracing modern works.

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At Spring's Edge | 13 September

Conductor Carlo Antonioli

Sergei Prokofiev Symphony No. 1 ' Classical'
William Barton Elements of the Earth
Dmitri Shostakovich Cello Concerto No.1
Soloist: Melissa Chominsky, Section Principal Cello

Southbank Series: Prismatic Echoes with Jonathan Lo

Hear Jonathan Lo, Music Director and Chief Conductor of The Australian Ballet, share his insights into Prismatic Echoes, the second concert in the Southbank Series, featuring a bold blend of classical and contemporary works.

Southbank Series Conductors

Meet the Southbank Series Soloists

Andrew Young

Section Principal Horn

Mark Fitzpatrick

Section Principal Trumpet

Melissa Chominsky

Section Principal Cello

Concert Partners

Financial Supporters

Thank you to our Southbank Circle members Lady Southey AC, John & Gaye Gaylard, Peter Griffin AM & Terry Swann, and Dr Karen Wayne OAM & Dr Victor Wayne, whose generosity and leadership has enabled these concerts to take place.

The launch of our 2025 Southbank Series is a curated celebration of our orchestra’s exceptional talent.

At Spring's Edge | 13 September

Jessica Gethin

Jonathan Lo

Carlo Antonioli

Andrew Young

Mark Fitzpatrick

Melissa Chominsky