Welcome

From the Governor of Victoria

From the Lord Mayor of Melbourne

As Patron of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, I am delighted to welcome the Orchestra and its audiences to another year of music. The Orchestra is for all Victorians, and we are fortunate that, with the publication of this new magazine, we now have another means through which to enjoy all the MSO has to offer. The Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria

The City of Melbourne has a long and distinguished association with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The MSO has been at the heart of Melbourne’s cultural life for more than 116 years. Ours is a city that cherishes arts and culture, and that’s why we are proud to continue supporting this iconic cultural institution in 2022 through our Arts and Creative Investment Partnerships program.

The Orchestra’s music provides the soundtrack to our city – from the free concerts in the famed Sidney Myer Music Bowl and great orchestral classics at our historic Melbourne Town Hall, to incredible pop-up performances in hidden locations across the city, through to keeping the music playing online for our community. We are lucky to have such talented and dedicated musicians. As we welcome in 2022, I look forward to the MSO once again playing a key part in reigniting the City of Melbourne’s rich cultural offerings. Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne