SYO Tempo

Welcome to Tempo.

Proudly presented by Sydney Youth Orchestras.

Tempo speaks with some of the biggest names in orchestral music and explores their journey, from youth orchestra to the world stage. It features questions from SYO musicians with your host and renowned Australian conductor and SYO Alumni Matthew Coorey.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or via RSS feed.

In this special episode of Tempo, we dive deep into Olivier Messiaen’s monumental work, the Turangalila Symphony. Join us as we unpack the rich tapestry of color, rhythm, and spirituality that permeates this symphonic masterpiece.

Through insightful conversations with conductor Stanley Dodds, composer Nicholas Astill, and Jacob Abela, we join guest host, Katia Geha and uncover the technical innovations, cultural influences, and personal journeys that shaped this groundbreaking composition.

Sydney Youth Orchestras acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the unceded land on which we perform today, and their connections to land, water and community.
We pay our respect to Elders past and present, the original storytellers of these lands where we learn and create music
today. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and honour their continuation of the oldest music practice in the world.
Always Was, Always Will Be.