Lever Du Soleil
The Sydney Youth Orchestra presents Lever Du Soleil
Step into a shimmering world of French Impressionism as The Sydney Youth Orchestra opens its 2025 season, on March 15th at Verbuggen Hall, with an evening concert, “Lever du Soleil” (Sunrise), featuring the works of Satie, Ravel and Debussy.
Under the direction of SYO Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the newly founded Cavatina Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanley Dodds, this sophisticated program celebrates the sensuous sound world of French masterworks and a beautiful addition the Sydney premiere of an Australian work by Justin Williams.
Stanley Dodds is currently serving as the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Cavatina Philharmonic Orchestra in Poland, has established himself as a prominent figure in the classical music world. He simultaneously holds positions as Principal Conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra since 2014 and Chief Conductor of the Sydney Youth Orchestra as of 2024. Prior to focusing solely on conducting in 2024, he spent 30 years as a violinist with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Throughout his career, Dodds has demonstrated versatility across various musical domains, from conducting opera productions to championing contemporary music through his ZeMu! Ensemble. His commitment to musical education is evident through his extensive work with youth orchestras, including directing the Young Concerts Festival and leading the Schools Orchestra Concert for the Berlin Philharmoniker.
- Erik Satie, Gymnopedie arr. Debussy
- Maurice Ravel, Daphnis et Chloe Suite No. 2
- Claude Debussy, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
- Justin Williams, Symphony 1 (Australian)
- March 15th 2025
- 7pm
- Verbrugghen Hall
- Tickets available via Humanitx
