2026 International Tour

Due to ongoing disruptions to international aviation routes arising from the evolving situation in the Middle East, Sydney Youth Orchestras has made the difficult decision to postpone our April International Tour.

This decision follows government travel advice and extensive consultation with our travel partners to explore alternative arrangements. The safety and wellbeing of our young musicians and staff remains our highest priority.

We are now working towards rescheduling the tour for early December, subject to travel conditions stabilising. We thank our families, partners and supporters for their understanding and continued support, and we look forward to sharing further updates as plans progress.

Chief Conductor, Stanley Dodds

Berlin | Prague | Bielsko-Biala | Vienna

Rescheduled dates to be confirmed.

Returning to international touring for the first time since 2019, SYO is thrilled to offer young musicians the opportunity to:

Work with Chief Conductor Stanley Dodds,
Performing concerts Berlin, Prague, Bilesko-Biala and Vienna
Workshop with leading international orchestras
Discover the home of orchestral music with their friends.

Join us in incredible venues as The Sydney Youth Orchestra brings you:

STRAVINSKY Firebird Suite

HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphoses

BACEWICZ Violin Concerto No.3

Soloist: Harry Ward

Jessica WELLS Emu in the Sky

SMETANA The Moldau

Paul NICOLAOU But The Sky Is Surely Open – World Premiere

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Tour Highlights

Berlin Philharmonie

On Easter Sunday musicians will perform in one of the worlds greatest concert halls. This is a once in a lifetime experience for any musician to perform in the home of the Berlin Philharmonic and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra.

Workshop with the Czech Philharmonic

The Czech Philharmonic, is one of the worlds most distinguished symphony orchestra celebrated for its captivating performances and recordings of classical and contemporary music.

Cavatina Philharmonic

The Cavatina Hall in Bielsko-Biała is a renowned venue for music performances and cultural events in Poland. It is home Europe's newest Orchestra the Cavatina Philharmonic.

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna

The final concert will be in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, blend majestic acoustics with the cathedral's historic ambiance, creating an unforgettable musical experience in the home of orchestral music.

Chief Conductor, Stanley Dodds

Stanley Dodds, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of Europe’s newest Orchestra the Cavatina Philharmonic, bringing a wealth of experience as a violinist with the Berliner Philharmoniker for 30 years, including 12 years on the executive board. He has also served as a conductor for over 20 years, currently holding the position of Chief Conductor of the Sinfonie Orchester Berlin.

Committed to music education, Dodds directs youth orchestras and fosters international collaborations, reflecting his dedication to shaping the future of classical music. Stanley was appoint as Chief Conductor of The Sydney Youth Orchestra in 2023.

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