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2021 IMPACT REPORT
“I haven’t been to see a live orchestral CONTENTS
performance since I was a kid. At 39
I returned, attracted by the affordable
tickets and the opportunity to see the
orchestra at the Town Hall. The first
bars of the music were overwhelmingly
beautiful and brought me to tears
with the quality of the live performance.”
Audience member, March 2021 Chair's Letter 4
CEO's Letter 7
Artistic Highlights 8
Simone Young
Chief Conductor Designate 10
The Orchestra 12
Sydney Symphony Fellowship 14
Looking Forward 16
Philanthropy 18
Business Performance 20
Annual Fund Donors 22
Corporate Support 26
Salute 27
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Administration 28
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra acknowledges the Traditional Owners
of the many lands on which we work and perform. We pay our respects
to Elders past, present and emerging.
2 Daniel Röhn performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto at Sydney Town Hall (February 2021). Photo: James Horan
CHAIR’S LETTER I would like to acknowledge my fellow Directors, performance and the camaraderie of playing as an
including our former Chair Terrey Arcus, each of ensemble. We thank every one of them for providing
whom worked diligently to preserve and protect support to each other and demonstrating agility and
the Sydney Symphony Orchestra through one of creativity in responding to changed programs and plans.
2021 was a turbulent year that required resilient, courageous, the most challenging periods in our 90-year history.
Their combination of skills and expertise provided We are grateful to the Australia Council and Create
and collaborative effort. Despite a year of both anticipated and invaluable perspective and astute business advice NSW for their support, encouragement, and flexibility
around our multi-year tripartite agreement as we
as we navigated the extremely dynamic and testing
unexpected challenges, the Sydney Symphony demonstrated circumstances we faced this year. changed programs and flexed activity to respond to
a rapidly changing environment.
its ability to respond to significant impacts and work with its We pay tribute to Terrey, Board Member from 2010
Our long-standing partnership with Emirates continued
people and supportive stakeholders to ensure the organisation and Chair of Sydney Symphony from 2015 who retired
from the Board this year. We are all grateful to Terrey throughout the year. Their association as our Principal
emerged stronger and well positioned to deliver an exciting future. for his extraordinary public service, his generous Partner is one of the most enduring corporate
partnerships in the Australian cultural sector and we
philanthropy, and his assiduous management of
change and disruption while preserving the ensemble will celebrate 20 years of support in 2022. We are also
of musicians and international artistic excellence of our grateful for our supportive partnerships with Credit
Orchestra. We are grateful to have had Terrey lead us Suisse and the many wonderful sponsors, trusts and
The renewal of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall The artistic development of the Orchestra continued during the most challenging times of the last two years. foundations, donors and subscribers who have stood
was planned long in advance with 2021 being the as a significant focus for the Board. The opening by us and made much appreciated contributions at
second scheduled year of our temporary relocation concerts of 2021 were the first for Simone Young as We also thank retired director John Vallance, a difficult time.
to the Sydney Town Hall. While this venue has lower Chief Conductor Designate, a role that has allowed us who has served on the board since 2016, for his
seating capacity then the Concert Hall, it has been to benefit from her artistic guidance in the planning unique insights, outstanding music knowledge We have also been buoyed by the unwavering support
a magnificent short-term home with a beautiful of the 2022 season and beyond. Simone’s decades of and substantial contribution during his tenure. of our audience members and supporters, who attended
acoustic, and our concerts in this venue provided musical accomplishment and artistic relationships have performances when they took place, donated their ticket
many of the highlights of the year. given us a phenomenal opportunity to create a new era CEO Emma Dunch departed her role at the end of purchases when performances were cancelled, and
for the Sydney Symphony. Her vision and commitment 2021, and we thank her for her leadership during this continued to provide much needed financial and moral
As with many organisations in the cultural sector, to bringing audiences the most extraordinary musical period. Starting in 2018, Emma led the Orchestra through support when live music was out of reach.
we were profoundly impacted by Covid in 2021, which experiences will again be in evidence from the opening one of its most complex eras, including more than two
led to the cancellation of numerous performances, years of venue disruption due to renewal works for the These two years of dislocation and disruption have
performances of 2022. We are also delighted that
the replacement of international artists unable to travel Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, the significant impacts provided the opportunity for reflection and reimagining,
Sir Donald Runnicles agreed to extend his term as our
to Australia, and a heightened and continuous vigilance of the global pandemic, the recruitment of Simone Young supported by external reviews and new strategies
Principal Guest Conductor. Donald is a significant figure
around the financial stability of the organisation as our Chief Conductor and Donald Runnicles as Principal that will shape our future. The last year has given us
in the world of music and his continuing association
and the health and wellbeing of our people. Guest Conductor, and for commissioning 50 new works confidence to face uncertainties by working together
with the Orchestra is wonderfully gratifying. We were
by Australian composers. courageously and with passion.
equally delighted that Andrew Haveron, our acclaimed
The surge of Covid in June and the associated Concertmaster, has agreed to a new term as the
public restrictions prevented the Orchestra We welcome Interim CEO Craig Whitehead, who We remain optimistic for the future with our Chief
Orchestra’s leader. Conductor Simone Young and Principal Guest Conductor
from presenting concerts from mid-June to has extensive experience managing theatre, opera,
November 2021, representing a cancellation orchestras and performing arts venues. Craig’s most Donald Runnicles and eagerly anticipate our return to
Although large public gatherings were not possible,
of more than 60% of planned performances. recent role was Chief Executive Officer of Queensland the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, with its new
we were able to create a number of digital performances
Symphony Orchestra, and prior to that 10 years at acoustic design. It will be a fitting gift to the community
for streaming online. This marked the second year of
We are indebted to the Commonwealth and NSW the helm of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. and a splendid way to celebrate our 90th year.
the Sydney Symphony’s Chamber Sounds free digital
Governments for Covid related financial support initiative and we look forward to increasing the number We thank him for his stabilising influence as we manage
($1m and $3.5m respectively) which provided a of performances available to online audiences as new the next phase of our evolution.
significant contribution towards alleviating lost revenues. opportunities emerge. This proved invaluable in staying
On behalf of the Board, we extend our gratitude to the
connected with our audiences and stakeholders.
In the second half of the year, we were advised the senior executive team and all our employees for their
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall completion date The year also provided an opportunity to pause, reflect, impressive ability to adapt to a dynamic and rapidly
would be moved from early 2022 to mid-2022, due and reconsider our future through strategic planning changing environment. The reduced performance Geoff Wilson
to unavoidable delays caused by the impact of the sessions, informed by earlier sustainability reviews, input season has understandably had a severe impact on Chairman
pandemic on the construction industry and global from our people and our own internal data. As part of our musicians missing the unique exhilaration of live
supply chain challenges. This setback resulted in a comprehensive approach to planning and continuing
reshaping our 2022 planning, and we are grateful to governance, the Board commissioned Elizabeth
the City of Sydney for its flexibility and support by 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Broderick & Co. to examine the working culture of the
continuing to make the Sydney Town Hall available organisation and to present recommendations that
during the first six months of 2022. would ensure that our people and culture strategies align
with contemporary expectations and practice, to provide
One of our key achievements in 2021 was to work
a safe and healthy environment that enables our people
across the organisation to develop a plan to preserve
to thrive. The report, along with recommendations, is due
the employment of all of our staff. This was achieved
to be shared by mid-2022.
through an agreed program of employee salary sacrifices
designed to maintain the financial stability of the Our financial results have demonstrated the impact
organisation and preserve employment. This two-year of Covid over the last two years. At the end of 2021 Geoff Wilson Terrey Arcus am Geoff Ainsworth am Andrew Baxter Kees Boersma Emma Dunch
plan was created in 2020, with variations to industrial we recorded an operating deficit of $2.38 million in (Until March 2021) (Until December 2021)
agreements endorsed by the Fair Work Commission. contrast to the 2020 surplus result of $7.83 million.
All employees participated on a proportionate basis, Our operating plan was to achieve a break-even
with an appropriate salary floor instituted to protect operating result (excluding bequests and one-off
those in a lower salary range. The program achieved donations) with a 2020 surplus offsetting the forecast
the desired outcome of a combined break-even result 2021 deficit due to the smaller venue capacities
for the company over the two critical years. and a significantly truncated performance season.
The Hon. Justice Samantha Meers ao Karen Moses Dr. John Vallance
Catherine Hewgill
AJ Meagher (Until November 2021)
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CEO’S LETTER
In 2022, the Sydney Symphony celebrates its 90th birthday
and for every one of those years we have benefited from the
generous support of the New South Wales community.
We feel honoured and humbled by this support, and To do this with our new Chief Conductor Simone
we do not take it for granted. Rather, there is a tacit Young in our 90th anniversary year, makes the
understanding within the company that every day, occasion even more special. There is a palpable hum
in everything we do, we must continue to earn the of excitement amongst the Orchestra when we share
support of the community we serve. This is what drives updates on the progress of the Concert Hall renewal
us as an organisation and has shaped our purpose, project, and we can’t wait to return to our spiritual home.
which is to create extraordinary experiences and
I would like to pay tribute to the Board, senior
change lives through orchestral music.
management, the musicians, and all staff who
Never was this assistance more needed and more make up the Sydney Symphony.
generously provided than over the past two years as
our concert seasons were lost to Covid. We cannot
begin to thank our generous community of supporters
I thank you for your passion,
enough for their ongoing commitment to the Sydney commitment, patience, and
Symphony. In particular, we would like to acknowledge:
the Australian and the New South Wales Governments
endurance in what has been
for their ongoing support through the Australia Council an unbelievably difficult time
and Create NSW, but also for specific Covid relief over the past two years.
packages; the extraordinary generosity of our donors
who continued to support the company and in some
I would also like to express my gratitude to our
cases increase their individual giving at this most
supporters for welcoming me so warmly into the
challenging of times; the many audience members who
fold in December.
chose to donate the cost of their tickets to the company
rather than seek a refund; and our corporate partners I am proud to join this company at such an important
whose understanding and flexibility at this time when stage in its storied history and I look forward to
their businesses were also being adversely affected sharing with you the extraordinary artistry of this
by Covid was inspiring. incomparable Orchestra. Thank you.
In particular, I would like to recognise Principal Partner
Emirates for their support during this incredibly difficult
time for the aviation industry. Their continued support
highlights the extraordinary commitment to the
communities which they serve.
The support of our key stakeholders has allowed the Craig Whitehead
Sydney Symphony to survive the many lockdowns and Interim CEO
lost performances which decimated our box office
revenue over the past two years, but most importantly,
it has allowed us to retain the ensemble completely
intact and I can’t wait for you to hear them.
Thanks to this support we can
now look to 2022 with a greater
sense of optimism. Already,
we have been able to return to
performances at the Sydney
Town Hall, and plans are well in
train for our gala return concert
at the Sydney Opera House
Concert Hall. This is a once in
a lifetime opportunity to play
a significant role in an event that
will capture the world’s attention.
6 Principal Celo
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p rforming in Mozart and Schumann at Sydney Town Hall M
( arch 2021). Photo: Nick o
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2021 ARTISTIC HIGHLIGHTS Amidst the ongoing Covid pandemic, it was with delight that
the Sydney Symphony Orchestra opened its 2021 Season
in February with two programs at the Sydney Town Hall
conducted by Chief Conductor Designate, Simone Young.
Due to international and domestic travel restrictions, West Australian Symphony Orchestra Chief Conductor
many scheduled artists were replaced by those already Asher Fisch joined the Sydney Symphony in a program of
in Australia. This provided a widely appreciated focus Mozart and Schumann. This program also included the
on talented Australian artists. world premiere of Fanfara, a 50 Fanfares commission by
composer Lachlan Skipworth. Umberto Clerici made his
For Simone Young’s opening programs, both scheduled main stage conducting debut, replacing Principal Guest
soloists were replaced by Australian artists who had Conductor, Donald Runnicles. These much anticipated
returned from working bases in Europe. performances of Mahler’s Symphony No.4, with
Jacqueline Porter, were hailed with five-star reviews.
Daniel Röhn performed the iconic Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto in a program that also included the Concertmaster Andrew Haveron curated and led a
world premiere performance of the first 50 Fanfares number of programs at both the City Recital Hall and
commission, Uncertain Planning, by Connor D’Netto. Sydney Town Hall. Of particular note were performances
The second program was all Beethoven to mark his of Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross.
250th birthday and featured Australian soprano Lauren Andrew’s programs at the City Recital Hall included an
Fagan making a triumphant Sydney Symphony debut. evening of Bach with two Sydney Symphony Principals
joining him as soloists – Fiona Ziegler for Bach’s
Concerto in D minor for Two Violins and Emma Sholl
Simone Young chose these for Bach’s Orchestral Suite No.3.
programs to showcase
Sydney Symphony Principals featured as soloists
the Orchestra’s quality and throughout 2021 – Associate Principal Clarinet,
acknowledge the unprecedented Francesco Celata for Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto,
Joshua Batty, Principal Flute for Nielsen’s Flute
events of previous years. Concerto, and Concertmaster Andrew Haveron joining
former Principal Cello Umberto Clerici and Piers Lane
Earlier in the summer the Sydney Symphony partnered for the Beethoven Triple Concerto – the Orchestra’s
with the Sydney Festival to present two outdoor last performance before the suspension of the season
performances of The [Uncertain] Four Seasons, due to Covid.
led by Andrew Haveron, as part of a global consortium
of orchestras highlighting the increasing effects of
climate change. Climate data, compiled by climate Despite the abrupt end to the
scientists, was transformed and embedded into 2021 Season, the Orchestra
Vivaldi’s original score of his much-loved Four Seasons.
The next week, Benjamin Northey conducted the annual premiered eight new Australian
Sydney Symphony Under the Stars at Parramatta works, several of which have
Park, a free event that featured popular classics for
an appreciative audience drawn from across Sydney. been programmed by other
orchestras, including the LA Phil.
Three former Sydney Symphony Assistant Conductors
returned to the Orchestra in 2021 – Dane Lam, Jessica
Cottis and Nicholas Carter. Throughout the year the Orchestra proved the
exceptional quality of its ensemble as repertoire
Dane Lam’s program featured the world premiere was reprogrammed and artists were frequently
of a 50 Fanfares commission Gravity and Levity on replaced. The commitment by the musicians to
the Sun breathing Earth by Lyle Chan, as well as maintaining peak performance, in challenging
the music of Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and circumstances, was evident. After the silence of
Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No.3. 2020, each performance in the 2021 Season was
cherished by musicians and audiences alike.
March also saw our first concerts for primary schools,
held at Parramatta Riverside Theatre, conducted
by Benjamin Bayl and presented by Emily McKnight.
Additional Sydney Symphony Education Program
activity included a rehearsal with the Regional Youth
Orchestra in the Sydney Town Hall.
50 Fanfares composer workshop and recording sessions
were conducted by Simone Young. These sessions
are a rare opportunity for composers to work with
a conductor and orchestra while completing new works
and are a central component of the 50 Fanfares Project.
The second week of these workshops were led by
Jessica Cottis.
8 Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto,
at Sydney Town Hall (February 2021). Photo: James Horan 9
SIMONE YOUNG
CHIEF CONDUCTOR DESIGNATE
While Chief Conductor Designate Simone Young
steps into the formal role of Chief Conductor
at the start of 2022, there was considerable
behind-the-scenes activity during 2021 in planning
concerts and programs for the 2022 season.
The programs across Simone’s performances
with the Sydney Symphony will, in her own words,
“seek to inspire curiosity and ignite questions
about the way different pieces speak to each other.”
Simone’s love of Sydney and the Orchestra, and her
extensive network of the finest international artists
promises to be an exhilarating combination for the
years ahead.
“It will be my privilege to introduce
musicians I’ve worked with
throughout my career – artists
of unassailable virtuosity with
whom audiences will find an
instant and powerful connection.
Their artistic passion is always
obvious and inescapable, inspiring
great performances from all of
us. All our guest artists possess
the greatest artistic integrity
and commitment.”
Australian born, Simone Young is internationally
recognised as one of the leading conductors of her
generation. Her significant appointments include
General Manager and Music Director of the Hamburg
State Opera and Music Director of the Philharmonic
State Orchestra Hamburg (2005–2015), Music Director “Curiosity is an essential element of a wonderful
of Opera Australia (2001–2003), Chief Conductor “Having worked with the experience for both audiences and artists
of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra (1999–2002)
and Principal Guest Conductor of the Gulbenkian Sydney Symphony as a – it provides the opportunity to take another
Orchestra, Lisbon (2007–2012). Since 2017 she has conductor over the last 25 look at the works we think we know and find
been the Principal Guest Conductor of the Lausanne
Chamber Orchestra. years, I have always marvelled new things to love in them. We will continue
We are particularly delighted that in addition to
at the versatility of this to explore new ground in our music making
her numerous past awards and honours, Simone has community of musicians. and encourage audience members to come
most recently been appointed an honorary member
(Ehrenmitglied) of the Vienna State Opera in recognition
The Sydney Symphony with us. Exploring the best new music or
of her extraordinary contribution to the cultural life has always displayed this
rediscovering the works we love and treasure
of the institution and the city. It is an honour that she quality with its robust,
shares with musical luminaries such as Lorin Maazel, – there’s always a moment to excite and
Leonard Bernstein and Zubin Mehta. courageous and sensitive
approach to performances.” spark our collective imagination.”
Simone Young Simone Young
10 Simone Young conducts at City Recital Hall. Photo: Jay Patel 11
THE ORCHESTRA
Patron
Her Excellency the Hon. CELLOS
Margaret Beazley ac qc
Governor of New South Wales
Catherine Hewgill Leah Lynn Kristy Conrau Fenella Gill Timothy Nankervis Elizabeth Neville
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP CONCERTMASTER
Principal Acting Associate Principal
Christopher Pidcock Adrian Wallis David Wickham
Simone Young am Donald Runnicles Vladimir Ashkenazy Andrew Haveron
Chief Conductor Designate Principal Guest Conductor Conductor Laureate DOUBLE BASSES
FIRST VIOLINS
Kees Boersma Alex Henery David Campbell Steven Larson Richard Lynn Jaan Pallandi
Principal Principal
Harry Bennetts Sun Yi Lerida Delbridge Fiona Ziegler Jenny Booth Brielle Clapson
Associate Concertmaster Associate Concertmaster Assistant Concertmaster Assistant Concertmaster
Benjamin Ward
Sophie Cole Claire Herrick Georges Lentz Nicola Lewis Emily Long Alexandra Mitchell FLUTES OBOES COR ANGLAIS
Alexander Norton Anna Skálová Léone Ziegler Joshua Batty Emma Sholl Carolyn Harris Diana Doherty Shefali Pryor Alexandre Oguey
Principal Associate Principal Principal Associate Principal Principal
SECOND VIOLINS
CLARINETS BASS CLARINET BASSOONS
Kirsty Hilton Marina Marsden Marianne Edwards Emma Jezek Alice Bartsch Victoria Bihun
Principal Principal Associate Principal Assistant Principal Francesco Celata Christopher Tingay Alexander Morris Todd Gibson-Cornish Matthew Wilkie Fiona McNamara
Associate Principal Principal Principal Principal Emeritus
CONTRABASSOON HORNS
Rebecca Gill Emma Hayes Shuti Huang Monique Irik Wendy Kong Benjamin Li
Noriko Shimada Geoffery O’Reilly Euan Harvey Marnie Sebire Rachel Silver
Principal Principal 3rd
TRUMPETS TROMBONES BASS TROMBONE
Nicole Masters Maja Verunica
VIOLAS
David Elton Anthony Heinrichs Ronald Prussing Scott Kinmont Nick Byrne Christopher Harris
Principal Principal Associate Principal Principal
TUBA TIMPANI PERCUSSION
Tobias Breider Anne Louise Comerford Justin Williams Sandro Constantino Rosemary Curtin Jane Hazelwood
Principal Associate Principal Acting Associate Principal
Steve Rossé Mark Robinson Rebecca Lagos Timothy Constable
Principal Acting Principal Principal
Graham Hennings Stuart Johnson Justine Marsden Felicity Tsai Amanda Verner Leonid Volovelsky As of date of publication
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SYDNEY SYMPHONY In 2021, the Sydney Symphony celebrated the 20th Anniversary
of the Sydney Symphony Fellowship program, which has
FELLOWSHIP grown from four musicians in 2001 to ten and now includes
strings, brass, and woodwind musicians.
Working alongside our musicians, Fellows perform Across 2021, Fellows
in mainstage concerts and receive coaching from
Orchestra members, guest conductors, and soloists. participated in masterclasses
Fellows also join the Orchestra for performances in with world-renowned
our community and education programs across NSW.
instrumentalists including
As one of the program’s aims is to broaden skills,
our Fellows work with school-aged musicians
Stefan Dohr, Principal Horn
while leading and coaching participants in school of the Berlin Philharmonic,
instrumental workshops, rehearsals, and performances. and Olivier Patey, Principal
In 2021, Fellows had the opportunity to perform with Clarinet of the Royal
Sydney Chamber Choir, Sydney Dance Company,
the Australian Chamber Orchestra and perform at
Concertgebouw Orchestra.
the Four Winds Festival in Bermagui. The Fellows’ year
included an immersive retreat at Cowra Civic Centre The Fellows gave their final performance of the
and a performance honouring Indigenous musician year in the Portrait Gallery of the State Library of
and educator Deborah Cheetham at the Sydney New South Wales. The repertoire demonstrated
Conservatorium of Music’s Alfred Hook Lecture. the results of a year’s hard work and included Mozart’s
Oboe Quartet K.370, Ravel’s String Quartet, and a
The Fellowship performed for the Sydney Chamber side-by-side performance with Sydney Symphony
Choir’s world premiere of Paul Stanhope’s Requiem. musicians of a Suite: The Soldier’s Tale by Stravinsky.
These concerts were conducted by the composer The final work in the performance was Breath of
at City Recital Hall in March. Freedom, a brass quintet written by Trombone Fellow
Dale Vail.
Sydney Symphony Fellows with Sydney Symphony
musicians Joshua Batty (Principal Flute), Rebecca We were thrilled to celebrate the 20th Anniversary
Lagos (Principal Percussion) and Jaan Pallandi (Double of the Fellowship program and the many donors
Bass) formed an ensemble for the Four Winds Festival. who have supported the initiative since its inception.
They performed in five programs which included:
the world premiere of A Rock and a Tree, created by
James Henry as part of the 50 Fanfares Project;
Cinco – a collaborative performance of Ginestera’s
Second String Quartet with dancers from the Sydney
Dance Company; Echorus, with the Goldner String
Quartet; and Lior and Nigel Westlake’s Compassion.
2021 FELLOWS
The Fellows also gave three chamber music programs
across the year. In Cowra, the program included Fletcher Cox, WA (Trumpet)
Four Madrigals by Martinů, Dvořák’s String Quintet Callum Hogan, NSW (Oboe)
No.3 and four Brass Trios by Reicha.
Brian Hong, NSW (Violin)
In St Luke’s Church, Mosman, the Fellows presented Dana Lee, NSW (Viola)
a program which included an arrangement of Richard Jordy Meulenbroeks, QLD (Bassoon)
Strauss’ Til Eulenspeigal by Brett Dean and Mozart’s Miles Mullin-Chivers, NSW (Cello)
sublime Oboe Quartet, K.370. For this performance,
Emily Newham, QLD (Horn)
the Fellows were joined by Sydney Symphony musicians
Emma Sholl (Associate Principal Flute), Matthew Wilkie Richard Shaw, QLD (Clarinet)
(Principal Emeritus Bassoon) and David Campbell Dale Vail, NZ (Trombone)
(Double Bass). Tim Yu, VIC (Violin)
Throughout the year, • Tim Yu, (2020/21) won the Kendall National
Violin Competition
we celebrated the • Justin Julian (2018) was appointed Associate
achievements of our current Principal Viola of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Fellows and alumni. • Joshua Oates (2016/17) was appointed Principal
Oboe of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
• Justin Sun (2015/16) was appointed Principal
Bassoon of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
14 The Sydney Symphony Fellows perform at the State Library of NSW (December 2021). Photo: James Horan 15
LOOKING FORWARD
Over the last two years the Orchestra, and the wider
community we serve, have faced monumental challenges.
The silence that ensued from the loss of performances
has been unmatched in our history.
The Sydney Symphony has been a familiar presence We are grateful to the City of Sydney for providing us
and has inspired audiences in dark times. This year a home at the Sydney Town Hall during our years out
has provided us with a reinforced clarity around of the Concert Hall. The Sydney Town Hall is a superb
our role – to create extraordinary experiences and venue with a beautiful acoustic and the City’s support
to change lives through music. has allowed us the opportunity to continue giving live
performances and maintaining the vital connection
As we progressed through the turbulence of the between our musicians and supporters.
year, we were buoyed by the vision of a return to
the Sydney Opera House, under the baton of our We are grateful for the flexibility and support in
new Chief Conductor Simone Young. accommodating our revised plans and making the
Sydney Town Hall available during 2022. We are
deeply grateful to Lord Mayor Clover Moore and
A full house of music lovers CEO Monica Barrone for their commitment and
eagerly awaiting the opening their support in providing a performance home for
bars of Mahler’s Resurrection the Sydney Symphony.
Symphony in a newly renewed We look forward to planning exciting seasons ahead
under the direction of Simone Young as Chief Conductor
Concert Hall provided us with and exploring new concert experiences for a diverse
a powerful vision. range of audience members. We will also further our
commitment to developing new works in addition to
preparing for our centenary celebrations in 2032.
The refurbishment of the Concert Hall is the largest
project to be undertaken as part of the Opera We will build on our successes in regional NSW
House’s Renewal Program. It will deliver essential and further develop our digital offerings, creating
acoustic upgrades and new technology to the complementary and stand-alone experiences online.
Concert Hall and we are deeply appreciative of We will explore new entry points to the world of
Premier Dominic Perrottet and the New South Wales orchestral music and respond to the changes in
Government’s extraordinary investment in the Opera how people experience and enjoy classical music.
House’s Decade of Renewal – a 10-year program
of capital works designed to transform the World
Heritage-listed icon ahead of its 50th Anniversary
in 2023.
And while the return has been delayed due to the
impact of the global pandemic on the construction
project, the reopening concerts will signal a new
beginning for Sydney Symphony.
16 Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Schools Concert at the Riverside Theatre, Parramatta (March 2021). Photo: Good Thanks Media 17
PHILANTHROPY
In 2021, the generosity of our donors and supporters
allowed the Sydney Symphony to continue its Music4Health,
50 Fanfares and Fellowship programs.
Music4Health 50 Fanfares
Music4Health is the Orchestra’s outreach program Our 2021 season, as originally planned, was to
which enables Sydney Symphony musicians to perform include the world premieres of seventeen 50 Fanfares
for communities who might have limited access to commissions as well as workshops for 22 commissioned
live performances at mainstream venues. Across the composers. Although these plans were curtailed due to
last year, we had the privilege of taking music to people Covid, we were able to premiere eight new works to an
living in communities including those living with autism audience of more than 15,000 people.
spectrum disorder or those living with pronounced
physical disabilities. There were also performances As with our education and community programs,
for young children battling illness in hospital. Many we looked for new ways to maintain the momentum
of these events included carers, friends and families of this project and the involvement of our composers.
in the audience. Again, digital communications platforms allowed us
to rethink the delivery of workshops which eventually
Given visitation restrictions, Sydney Symphony musicians involved 14 of our 50 composers and the opportunity
participated in ten performances through Zoom, for six composers to work closely with Simone Young,
streaming to hospital rooms in Westmead Children’s our Chief Conductor Designate.
Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick, and
Newcastle Children’s Hospital. A national broadcast More than 80% of 50 Fanfares project costs have
to all Starlight Express Rooms across Australia and been met through personal philanthropy and
streamed on social media and YouTube reached an government investment. Our 50 Fanfares Patrons
audience of close to 14,000 people. were given the opportunity to participate in Q&As
with composers and join livestreams of workshops.
Music4Health is funded entirely by philanthropic gifts
from foundations and individuals, and we are grateful Every 50 Fanfares commission will be given a premiere
to our many Patrons who are passionate about bringing at a Sydney Symphony performance. We were able
symphonic music to diverse communities. to give premieres for eight works in 2021, all of
which were warmly received by our audiences who
have expressed their excitement for this large-scale
commitment to Australian composition.
Sydney Symphony Fellowship
In 2021, we were thrilled to celebrate the 20th
Anniversary of the Fellowship program and the many
donors who have supported the program over the
years since its inception.
This year, we elected to retain the cohort of young
musicians recruited in 2020, given the unusual
limitations on the training program in 2020.
We are deeply grateful to our Fellowship Chair Patrons
whose staunch support has allowed us to invest in
new ways of delivering training and engagement to
our Fellows while in-person training opportunities
have been limited.
Reflecting on 20 years, we are proud that this program
has been built with the additional support of a dedicated
community of Patrons whose numbers have grown in
line with our vision for the program. There are now more
than 12 former Fellows who are permanent members of
the Orchestra. We are looking forward to implementing
a new model for mentoring and providing artistic
direction in 2022.
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v stream with the Starlight Children’s Foundation (December 2021) 19BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
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Earned
Government
$20,000,000 Contributed
Other
$15,000,000
Bequests &
Future Gifts
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$0
Income Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Expenditure
2019 2020 2021
2019 2020 2021
Annual surplus/(deficit) ($0.5m) $7.8m ($2.4m)
Net assets at 31 Dec $7.1m $15.0m $12.6m
TICKETED PERFORMANCES AND CONCERT ATTENDANCES
IN SYDNEY AND NSW
Concert Attendances
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000
47,988
Concert
2021 Attendances
52 Performances
25,952
2020
26
299,589
2019
215
0 50 100 150 200
Performances
Principal Cello Leah yn
L n performing in Mozart and Schumann
at Sydney Town Hall (March 2021). Photo: Nick Boe
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20ANNUAL FUND DONORS SUPPORTERS PROGRAM
Barbara A Adams C G Coffey Lesley Finn Lesley Johnson
Colin & Richard Adams Marie Colangelo Richard Flanagan Margaret Johnston
Lenore Adamson B & M Coles Vernon Flay & Linda Gilbert Megan Jones
Rae & David Allen Dr Paul Collett Peter Fogarty Michael Jones
Our Patrons help deliver great impact while learning more Philippa Ann Allsop
Heather & Peter Andrews
Jon & Linda Collings
Joan Connery oam
Dr Andreas Fox & Christian Smith
Susan & Alan Freeman
Dr Owen Jones &
Vivienne Goldschmidt
about the artistic life of the Orchestra. Diane Armstrong
Garry & Tricia Ash
Howard & Maureen Connors
Elizabeth Conti
Dr Stephen Freiberg &
Donald Campbell
Jonathan Karanikas
Scott & Ellie Kable
Geoff & Robin Aubourg Trevor Cook & Julie Flynn Freilich Family Foundation Andrew Kaldor am &
The Sydney Symphony gratefully acknowledges the music Heather Austin Janet Cooke Lynne Frolich Renata Kaldor ao
Beverly Katz & Anthony Larkum
lovers who supported us through another unusual year. Jock Baird, in memory of
Annette McClure
Dom Cottam & Kanako Imamura
Fiona Cottrell
James & Leonie Furber
Dr Greg Gard & Masumi Kawata
Your generous philanthropy is critical in ensuring the future Lyn Baker
Dr Richard Balanson
Toula & Nicholas Cowell Dr Joanne Grimsdale
Barbara Gardiner
Cynthia Kaye
In memory of Pauline Keating
Debby Cramer & Bill Caukill
of our music. In addition to those listed below, we acknowledge & Dawn Talbot Dr Lindy Crocker Bunny Gardiner-Hill Karin Keighley
Michael Ball Meredith Gemeren Kim & Megan Kemmis
those supporters in 2021 who wished to remain anonymous. Maureen & William Barnard
Donald Crombie am
Heather & Malcolm Crompton Ray & Lindy Gerke Ann & Noel Kennon
David Barnes Mary Anne Cronin Elizabeth Gibson Dr Eddie Khoo & Cynthia Chee
Tony Barnett Ewen Crouch am & Sharon Goldschmidt Jennifer King oam
John Barwick Catherine Crouch Harry Goldsmith Pamela King
Michael Bell oam & Natalie Bell Cheryl Cumines Clive & Jenny Goodwin Anna-Lisa Klettenberg
Stephen J Bell Robin & Wendy Cumming Margaret Goode Professor Andrew Korda am &
Phil & Laurel Bendrey John Curotta Marilyn & Max Gosling Susan Pearson
VISIONARIES MAESTRO’S CIRCLE PATRONS PROGRAM Anna Berger Dr Leo Gothelf Margaret Kyburz
Charles Curran ac
Stephanie Berry Jill Curtin Andrea Govaert & Wik Farwerck Sonia Lal
Brian Abel Robert Albert ao & Elizabeth Albert Ainsworth Foundation Tony Strachan
G & L Besson Rosemary Curtin Carole A P Grace Justin Lam
Geoff Ainsworth am & Christine Bishop Doug & Alison Battersby Russell Tagg & Pat Woolley
Mark Bethwaite am Katarina Cvitkovic Robyn Gray Nelson Lam & Catherine So
Johanna Featherstone Dr Rebecca Chin Rob Baulderstone & Mary Whelan Howard Tanner am & Mary Tanner
Dr Victor Bien & Silvana d’Iapico Diana Daly In memory of Angelica Green Dr Paul Lam
Antoinette Albert John C Conde ao Dugald Black Judge Robyn Tupman
Minnie Biggs Anthoula Danilatos Deborah Green Tania Lamble
Terrey Arcus am & Anne Arcus Ian Dickson & Reg Holloway Audrey Blunden Geoff & Alison Wilson
Beverley & Phil Birnbaum Greta Davis Robert Green Patrick Lane
The Berg Family Foundation Edward & Diane Federman Daniel & Drina Brezniak June & Alan Woods Family Bequest
Jane Blackmore Lisa & Miro Davis Warren Green Beatrice Lang
Robert & Janet Constable Nora Goodridge oam Hon J C Campbell qc & Yim Family Foundation
Richard Bloor Cristine & Don Davison Geoffrey Greenwell Elaine M Langshaw
Crown Resorts Foundation Ingrid Kaiser Mrs Campbell
Judith Bloxham Matthew Delasey Anthony Gregg & Deanne David Langston-Jones &
Dr Gary Holmes & I Kallinikos Robert & L Alison Carr
Kees Boersma & Kirsty McCahon Whittleston David Underwood
Dr Anne Reeckmann Dr John Lam-Po-Tang Bob & Julie Clampett Warren Dewar
Irene & Robert Bonella Akiko Gregory Dr Allan Laughlin
Dr Rachael Kohn ao & Tom Breen Sharon & Anthony Lee Foundation Roxane Clayton Anne Dineen
Dr Barbara Booth & Richard Griffin am & Jay Griffin Olive Lawson
Sir Frank Lowy ac & Ian & Ann Levi Richard Cobden sc Dr David Dixon
the late Lady Shirley Lowy oam Dr Margaret Booth Peter & Yvonne Halas Dr Leo & Shirley Leader
Susan Maple-Brown am Darin Cooper Foundation Grant & Kate Dixon
Mackenzie’s Friend Stephen Booth Harry & Althea Halliday Jessica Lee
Catriona Morgan-Hunn Carolyn Githens Susan & Roger Doenau
Bob Magid oam & Ruth Magid Joan Boston Richard Hansford David Lemon
Karen Moses Dr Bruno & Rhonda Giuffre Donus Australia
Anthony & Suzanne Maple-Brown Dorothea & Brian Bourne Foundation Limited Kim Harding & Irene Miller Catherine Leslie
Nelson Meers Foundation The Greatorex Fund
Neilson Foundation Jan Bowen am Ian Douglas In memory of Beth Harpley The Levins Family Foundation
Drs Keith & Eileen Ong Dr Margot Harris
Vicki Olsson Boyarsky Family Trust Andrew & Barbara Dowe Jennifer Harris A/Prof Winston Liauw &
The Ross Trust The Hilmer Family Endowment Ellen Liauw
Roslyn Packer ac In memory of Rosemary Boyle Marie-Louise Dreux V A Hartstein
Paul Salteri ao & Sandra Salteri Jim & Kim Jobson Alex & Rosie Linden
(President, Maestro’s Circle) (Music Teacher) JP & Jen Drysdale Michael Harvey
In memory of Mrs W Stening Simon Johnson Juliet Lockhart
Packer Family Foundation Roslynne Bracher am Peter & Lou Duerden Sandra Haslam
In memory of Dr Bill Webb & Ervin Katz Sandy & Helen Logie
Patricia H Reid Endowment Pty Ltd Ian & Barbara Brady Emma Dunch Rosemary Heal
Helen Webb Justice Francois Kunc & A Lohan
Doris Weiss & Peter Braithwaite & Gary Linnane Dawn Dunn Anthony Henderson
Kathy White Felicity Rourke
the late Peter Weiss ao (President John Brooks Roger Henning & Anton Enus Norman Long
Caroline Wilkinson oam Roland Lee Sarah Dunn
Emeritus, Maestro’s Circle) Maggie Brown Jennifer Hershon Gabriel Lopata
Ray Wilson oam, in memory of Warren & Marianne Lesnie Valdemars Duselis
Judy & Sam Weiss John & Barbara Bruce Sue Hewitt Panee Low
James Agapitos oam Sylvia & the late Sol Levi Camron Dyer & Richard Mason
Dr Tracy Bryan Dr Lybus Hillman Dr Carolyn Lowry oam &
Helen Lynch am & Helen Bauer Ron Dyer oam & Dorothy Dyer
In memory of R W Burley Peter Lowry oam
Dr Lee MacCormick Edwards Professor Jenny Edwards Jack & Sally Hochfeld
Sandra & Neil Burns John Luchetti
Charitable Foundation Dr Rupert C Edwards James & Yvonne Hochroth
Ian & Jennifer Burton Lyon Family
Russell & Mary McMurray Adam Elder & Joanne Hart Dorothy Hoddinott ao
Ita Buttrose ac obe Colin MacArthur
The Hon. Justice AJ Meagher & John Ellacott William Hood
Hugh & Hilary Cairns Elaine MacDonald
Fran Meagher Malcolm Ellis & Erin O’Neill Georgina Horton
Eric & Rosemary Campbell Melvyn Madigan
Sue Milliken ao Keith Elvy & Peter Dunphy Tony Horton
Ian Campbell Donald Magarey oam &
John & Jane Morschel Suellen & Ron Enestrom Marcelle & Robert Hosking
Kathryn Magarey
Janet & Michael Neustein Anne Carmine Bob & Chris Ernst Suzzanne & Alexander Houghton
Jane Maguire
Dr Dominic Pak & Cecilia Tsai Miguel Carrasco & Renee Martin Paul R Espie ao & Ros Espie Peter M Howard
Gerda Maister
Nigel & Carol Price Cecily Cathels Mr & Mrs Faithfull Roger Hudson &
David Maloney am & Erin Flaherty
Kenneth R Reed am Michael & Kate Chambers Sarah & Tony Falzarano Claudia Rossi-Hudson
Silvana Mantellato
Geoffrey Robertson ao Stella Chen Alan & Beatrice Farnsworth W. V. Peter Hunt
John & Sophia Mar
Graeme Robertson Gerald Chia John Favaloro Kim Irik
Alison Markell
Tim Robertson sc Margot Chinneck Dr Roger Feltham In memory of Geoffrey Israel
Renee Markovic
Sylvia Rosenblum Dr Donald Chisholm Ian Fenwicke & Philip Jameson
& Judith Chisholm Helen & Carrick Martin
Penelope Seidler am the late Prof Neville Wills Janjevski Family
Jill E Choulkes Sandy Martin
Rod Sims ao & Alison Pert Carole Ferguson David & Dorothy Jauncey
For a full listing of our Sydney Symphony family of donors, Patricia Anne Matheson
In memory of Joyce Sproat David Churches & Helen Rose Andrew & Tracey Fernon Rebekah Jenkin & Philipp Hofflin
please visit sydneysymphony.com/our-supporters Mora Maxwell
Dougall Squair Robert & Carmel Clark E Fidler David Jeremy
To discuss your giving or learn which areas most need your Callum Close & James Tolhurst Danny May
Geoff Stearn Keith & Catherine Finikin In memory of Joan Johns
support, please contact our Philanthropy team on Alison Clugston-Cornes Kevin McCann ao & Deidre McCann
James Stening Hannah Fink & Andrew Shapiro Stephen Johns and Michele Bender
02 8215 4674 or philanthropy@sydneysymphony.com Mary McCarter
22 23SUPPORTERS PROGRAM ORCHESTRA CHAIR PATRONS ORCHESTRA CHAIR PATRONS COUNCIL MEMBERS BEQUEST SOCIETY
John McDonald Frank & Sophie Riley Russell Van Howe & Simon Beets Andrew Haveron Timothy Nankervis The Hon. Prof Dame Marie Bashir Many loyal subscribers and donors Estate of Ross Adamson
Shirley McDonald Dr Wendy Roberts Mr & Mrs Waddington Concertmaster Cello ad cvo have lifelong associations with Estate of Douglas Vincent Agnew
Robert McDougall Chris Robertson & Kate Shaw Dr Alla Waldman Vicki Olsson Chair Dr Rebecca Chin & Family Chair (Patron Emeritus, Sydney the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Estate of John Napier Aitken
Joshua Batty Elizabeth Neville Symphony Orchestra Council) sharing vivid musical memories
William McGilchrist In memory of Katherine Robertson Lynette Walker Warwick K Anderson
Principal Flute Cello with us from childhood to
Jeannette McHugh Megan Rofe In memory of Denis Wallis adulthood. We are deeply grateful Henri W Aram oam & Robin Aram
Karen Moses Chair Bob Magid oam & Ruth Magid Chair Brian Abel
Matthew McInnes Peter & Heather Roland June Walpole to the wonderful music lovers Timothy Ball
Harry Bennetts Alexandre Oguey Doug Battersby
Alastair McKean Andrew Rosenberg Theanne Walters am among them who have chosen Dr Rosemary Barnard
Associate Concertmaster Principal Cor Anglais Christine Bishop to include the Sydney Symphony
Margaret McKenna Jacqueline Rowlands In memory of Donald Charles Ward Stephen J Bell
Judy & Sam Weiss Chair Mackenzie’s Friend Chair Dr Rebecca Chin Orchestra as a beneficiary in
Judith A McKernan Shah Rusiti Jim & Sylvia Warner Christine Bishop
Victoria Bihun Mark Robinson Paul Colgan their estate plans to benefit the
Ross McNair & Robin Richardson Jorie Ryan for Meredith Ryan Valerie Weldrick Judith Bloxham
Violin Associate Principal Timpani John C Conde ao music lovers of tomorrow.
Lyndall McNally Kenneth Ryan Jeremy & Jennifer West Sylvia & the late Sol Levi Chair Sylvia Rosenblum Chair, in David & Halina Brett
Catherine Crouch Gifts to our Bequest Society
Dr V Jean McPherson Ronald Sackville ao qc & Robert Wheen memory of Rodney Rosenblum R Burns
Kees Boersma Ewen Crouch am are placed into the Orchestra’s
Evelyn Meaney Pamela Sackville Jerry Whitcomb Estate of Dr Alison Margaret
Principal Double Bass Marnie Sebire The Hon. John Della Bosca financial reserves to ensure
Phil & Helen Meddings Manfred & Linda Salamon Dr Peter White Council Chair, with lead support Horn Burrell
long-term artistic and financial
In memory of H St P Scarlett Gillian Eldershaw David Churches & Helen Rose
Keith Miller Kim Williams am & Catherine Dovey from Brian Abel Judge Robyn Tupman Chair sustainability for future
Juliana Schaeffer Alan Fang Estate of Carolyn Clampett
Peter Miller Peter Williamson Tobias Breider Emma Sholl generations. The Society honours
Justin Schaffer Johanna Featherstone the legacy of our former Chief Estate of Jonathan Earl William
John Mitchell A. Wilmers & R. Pal Principal Viola Associate Principal Flute
Tony Schlosser Roslyn Packer ac & Robert & Janet Constable Chair Hannah Fink Conductor, Stuart Challender, Clark
Dr Robert Mitchell Drs Audrey & Michael Wilson
Deon Schoombie Gretel Packer am Chair Erin Flaherty who died prematurely in 1991 at Howard & Maureen Connors
Ruth Mitchell Bruce Wilson Rachel Silver
Dr Stephen Freiberg age forty-four. Estate of Martha Danos
Justin Raoul Moffitt William Sewell Don & Heather Wilson Nick Byrne Horn
George & Mary Shad Trombone Sue Milliken ao Chair Dorothy Hoddinott ao In 2021, we were deeply grateful to Greta Davis
Julie & Michael Monaghan Peter Wilson
Robertson Family Chair Dr Gary Holmes receive $3.0m in Bequest Society Estate of Paul Louis de Leuil
James & Elsie Moore Kathleen Shaw Dr Richard Wing Matthew Wilkie
Robert Joannides gifts. These generous legacies are
Henry & Ursula Mooser Peter & Virginia Shaw Evan Wong & Maura Cordial Anne-Louise Comerford Principal Emeritus Bassoon Estate of Roma Valeria Joy Ellis
crucial building blocks to our future
Helen & Sam Sheffer Associate Principal Viola Nelson Meers Foundation Chair Michelle Anne Johnson Estate of Colin J Enderby
Keith & Janene Morrin Marianna Wong as we return to the Sydney Opera
White Family Chair Justin Williams Simon Johnson Glenys Fitzpatrick
Milja & David Morris Tim Shellshear & Dr Peter W Wong House Concert Hall in 2022 and
Margaret Edmond Timothy Constable Assistant Principal Viola Dr John Lam-Po-Tang begin the decade-long journey to Estate of Dr Charles Frater
Peter Muller Sue Woodhead
Professor Roberta Shepherd ao Percussion Robert & L Alison Carr Chair Gary Linnane our Centenary in 2032. Dr Stephen Freiberg
Cynthia Nadai Margot Woods
Christine Bishop Chair Fiona Ziegler Helen Lynch am
Dr John Napier & Dr Shanti Raman Alison Shillington & Pascal Woollard For a confidential conversation Vic & Katie French
the late David Shillington Rosemary Curtin Assistant Concertmaster David Maloney am about how your gift will endure Jennifer Fulton
Janet Nash Dawn & Graham Worner
Margaret Sikora Viola Webb Family Chair, in memory of Danny May and make a profound difference,
Wendy Nash L. Wright Brian Galway
John & Jane Morschel Chair Dr Bill Webb & Helen Webb please contact the Philanthropy
Dr Agnes E Sinclair Fran Meagher Geoffrey Greenwell
John R Nethercote In memory of Lorna Wright team on (02) 8215 4625.
Jan & Ian Sloan Lerida Delbridge Jane Morschel
Don Newby Paul Wyckaert Pauline M Griffin am
Assistant Concertmaster
Ann & Quinn Sloan Dr Eileen Ong David & Christine Hartgill
Yvonne Newhouse & Henry Brender Anne Yabsley Simon Johnson Chair
Philip & Julie Small FELLOWSHIP PATRONS Andy Plummer Estate of Mrs E Herrman
Lorraine Newlin & Merrilee Yates Robin Yabsley Diana Doherty
Judith Southam Deirdre Plummer Estate of Irwin Imhof
Janet Newman Colin & Natalie Yamey Principal Oboe The Fellowship program receives
James Spigelman ac qc & Seamus Robert Quick Estate of Isabelle Joseph
Mr & Mrs Colin Nicholson Dustin Yee John C Conde ao Chair leadership support from the
Alice Spigelman am Dr Anne Reeckmann Estate of Dr Lynn Joseph
Jean-Claude Niederer & Dr John Yu ac Todd Gibson-Cornish Patricia H Reid Endowment Fund
Anthony Spira Chris Robertson Estate of Matthew Krel
Neil Hendry Principal Bassoon as well as the Estate of the late
Jennifer Spitzer Helen MacDonnell Morgan. Paul Salteri am Dr John Lam-Po-Tang
Graham North Nelson Meers Foundation Chair
Titia Sprague Sandra Salteri Estate of Elisabeth Lawrie
Rachel Oberon Rebecca Gill
Dr Vladan Starcevic Robert Albert ao & Elizabeth Albert Rachel Scanlon Peter Lazar am
Jackie O’Brien Violin
Fred Stein oam Violin and Trombone Fellows Juliana Schaeffer
Prof M.C. O’Connor am Dr John Lam-Po-Tang Chair, Daniel Lemesle
Paul L Stein in memory of Reg & Jeannette Black, Morgan-Hunn & Stening Andrew Shapiro Ardelle Lohan
Judith Olsen
Cheri Stevenson, Lam-Po-Tang Oboe Fellow Kate Shaw
Mr & Mrs Ortis Mary McCarter
in memory of Graham Carolyn Harris Sandra & Neil Burns Fred Stein oam
Maralyn Parker & Jozefa Sobski Estate of Lorraine Margaret
Dr Vera Stoermer Flute Clarinet Fellow James Stening McDermott
Rosemary Parkin
Robert Storey Landa Family Chair, Dr Gary Holmes & Russell Van Howe Louise Miller
Andrew Patterson & Steven Bardy in memory of Dr Barry Landa
Tony & Rosalind Strong Dr Anne Reeckmann Mary Whelan James & Elsie Moore
Mr B & Mrs S Peacock Horn Fellow
J.R. Strutt Jane Hazelwood Brian White ao Estate of Helen MacDonnell
Dr Kevin Pedemont Viola
Rosemary Swift, in memory of In memory of Matthew Krel Kathy White Morgan
Christina Pender Leon Garry oam Bob & Julie Clampett Chair, Violin Fellow
Rosemary White Douglas Paisley
Assunta Perera Dominic Taranto in memory of Carolyn Clampett
Warren & Marianne Lesnie Andrew Wiseman Estate of Robin Potter
Stephen Perkins Margaret Teh Claire Herrick Trumpet Fellow Jane Purkiss
The Petersen Family Professor Christopher Tennant Violin
Dr Eileen & Dr Keith Ong Kate Roberts
Evan Petrelis Russell & Mary McMurray Chair
Jonathan Teperson Violin Fellow Estate of Greta C Ryan
Erika & Denis Pidcock Catherine Hewgill HONORARY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Catherine Thomson The Ross Trust Estate of Foster Smart
Dr Michael Pidcock Principal Cello Ita Buttrose ac obe
Jane Thornton oam & Oboe Fellow Estate of Elsie Margaret Smith
In memory of Kay & Roy Piper The Hon. Justice AJ
Peter Thornton In memory of Joyce Sproat Donald Hazelwood ao obe
& Mrs Fran Meagher Chair Estate of Joyce Sproat
Dr John Pitt Alma Toohey Viola Fellow Yvonne Kenny am
Kirsty Hilton Dr Richard Spurway
Jocelyn & Edward Pollard John & Su Trathen Wendy McCarthy ao
Principal Second Violin In memory of Mrs W Stening Estate of Margaret L Tink
Greeba Pritchard Hugh Tregarthen Cello Fellow Dene Olding am
Drs Keith & Eileen Ong Chair Mary Vallentine ao
Jane Purkiss Wendy Trevor-Jones Leo Schofield am
Scott Kinmont June & Alan Woods Family Bequest Ray Wilson oam
Dr Raffi Qasabian & Kevin Troy Bassoon Fellow
Associate Principal Trombone June & Alan Woods
Dr John Wynter Laurel Tsang Audrey Blunden Chair Family Bequest
Patrick Quinn-Graham Dietmar Tucha Emily Long Dawn & Graham Worner
Graham Quinton Ann & Larry Turner Violin
Ernest Rapee Gillian Turner & Rob Bishop Dr Margot Harris Chair
Jennifer Raper Kathryn J Turner Nicole Masters
Suzanne Rea & Graham Stewart Ross Tzannes am & Violin
Michael Reed Suzanne Tzannes Nora Goodridge oam Chair
Edward Reis Dr John Vallance Fiona McNamara
Kim & Graham Richmond Mary Vallentine ao Bassoon
Dr Goetz Richter am Betsy Vance Nelson Meers Foundation Chair
List acknowledges gifts received between 1 January and 31 December 2021
24 25CORPORATE SUPPORT SALUTE
We deeply appreciate the understanding and loyalty Thank you to our partners for supporting us as we begin a new
shown by our Corporate Partners as we navigated the chapter. We acknowledge Emirates for their leadership and
external challenges of 2021. will celebrate 20 years of partnership in 2022.
We recognise that for many, business conditions Despite being unable to gather in person, we were PRINCIPAL PARTNER GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
were equally if not more challenging and that their delighted to offer our partner Accolade wines a
willingness to stand by us is an extraordinary special opportunity to launch new vintage wines
testament to our partnerships. from House of Arras with exclusive performances
from Principal Oboe Diana Doherty and Principal
We are grateful for our continued relationship with Cor Anglais Alexandre Oguey.
Emirates, our Principal Partner, and their support The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is assisted by the The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is
Commonwealth Government through the Australia supported by the NSW Government
for the position of Chief Conductor Designate, the Theme and Variations Piano Services, our partner of Council, its arts funding and advisory body. through Create NSW.
Emirates Classics in the City series and our Chamber over 19 years, has provided valuable support with the
Sounds digital concert series. We look forward supply of concert pianos for the entire period away
to planning a wonderful celebration of our 20th from the Sydney Opera House and we look forward
PREMIER PARTNER
anniversary of association in 2022. to the return of the International Pianists in Recital
series in 2022.
We were also thrilled to renew our partnership
with Credit Suisse, our Premier Partner, and deliver We look forward to welcoming and thanking our
a digital concert in September for their clients across corporate partners once more when we return to
the country. the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in 2022.
Our Major Partner, Abercrombie & Kent, are presenters MAJOR PARTNER FOUNDATIONS
of our Masters Series and provided the opportunity to
create a special event in the Hunter Valley, Symphony NELSON
in the Vines, with our musicians. Abercrombie & Kent’s NELSON
MEERS
MEERS
FOUNDATION
contribution of a luxury cruise in the Kimberley was a
FOUNDATION
generous addition to our much-celebrated ‘Early Bird’
subscriber competition.
BRAND AGENCY PARTNER GOLD PARTNERS
SILVER PARTNERS
E V E N T H I R E
COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS REGIONAL TOUR PARTNER
26 Sydney Symphony Under The Stars, at Parramatta Park as part of Sydney Festival (January 2021). Photo: James Horan 27SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ADMINISTRATION
Craig Whitehead MARKETING PRODUCTION
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Luke Nestorowicz Ross Chapman
Director of Marketing Head of Production
ARTISTIC PLANNING
Alison Primmer Genevieve Scott
Melissa King Associate Director, Stage Manager
Director of Artistic Planning Marketing Campaigns Elissa Seed
Sam Torrens Douglas Emery Production Manager
Artistic Planning Manager Senior Marketing Manager Laura Sturrock
Karl Knapp Yueling Wu Production Administrator
Senior Producer, Marketing Coordinator Madeleine Rhodes
Artistic Planning
Lynn McLaughlin Production Assistant
Ilmar Leetberg Head of CRM Vico Thai
Artist Liaison Manager
Ian Colley Production Assistant
LIBRARY Data Analyst
Amy Zhou ORCHESTRA MANAGEMENT
Alastair McKean Graphic Designer
Head of Library Services Aernout Kerbert
Victoria Grant Customer Service & Ticketing Director of Orchestra Management
Library Pim den Dekker Rosie Marks-Smith
Mary-Ann Mead Head of Customer Service & Ticketing Orchestra Manager
Library Aiden Atan-Sanchez Emma Winestone
Customer Service Representative Orchestra Coordinator
EDUCATION & COMMUNITIES Sami Nelson
Sonia de Freitas Customer Service Representative PEOPLE & CULTURE
Head of Education & Communities Michael Dowling Daniel Bushe
Meklit Kibret Customer Service Representative Director of People & Culture
Education & Community Engagement Amy Walsh
Officer Digital Marketing
People & Culture/
Andrea Reitano Administrative Projects Manager
Head of Digital Marketing
BUSINESS SERVICES
Sarah Falzarano Media Relations DEVELOPMENT
Director of Finance & Administration Alyssa Lim Jennifer Drysdale
Daniela Ramierz Publicity Manager Director of Development
Finance Manager Morgan Merrell
Minerva Prescott OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION Head of Corporate Relations
Accountant Lauren Patten
Kerry-Anne Cook
Emma Ferrer Director of Operations Philanthropy Manager
Accounts Assistant Patricia Laksmono
Alex Norden
Laura Soutter Operations Manager External Affairs Officer
Payroll Manager Rachel Mink
Jonathan Zaw Major Gifts Officer
IT Manager Erin Westhoff
Lia Reutens Major Gifts Officer
Operations Coordinator Laura Brotodihardjo
Philanthropy Coordinator
28 Assistant Concertmaster Fiona Ziegler performing inMozart and Schumann
at Sydney Town Hall (March 2021). Photo: Nick Boe
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