The Canberra Symphony Orchestra is the professional orchestra of the nation’s capital, and is the largest performing arts organisation in the ACT.
Founded in 1950, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has grown from amateur beginnings to its current position among Australia’s most successful orchestras. The CSO’s Chief Conductor & Artistic Director is Dr Nicholas Milton AM, who joined the orchestra in 2007.
Since then, with the support of Artistic Patron ActewAGL, Milton’s inspirational guidance and understanding of the Canberra audience has created many glorious and memorable moments on stage. Annual highlights include: