Geelong’s finest musicians come together in orchestra for new era
A void in the city’s cultural landscape is set to be filled with the launch of the Geelong Symphony Orchestra (GSO). The initiative will bring together the region’s best, highly trained classical musicians, while providing music lovers with new opportunities to enjoy world class concerts at local venues. The orchestra has grown from
a groundswell within the music community looking to harness the growing pool of local talent living and working in the region. GSO aims to be a dynamic and collaborative ensemble performing inspiring music that enriches the cultural life of the region. Spear-heading the initiative is well-known local musician Wendy Galloway OAM, president of the new GSO management committee.
“Geelong has many fine musicians who are experienced and well trained, but have lacked the opportunity to come together as a symphony orchestra under the baton of a skilled professional conductor,” said Ms Galloway.
“The Geelong Symphony Orchestra will fill this gap - and we are delighted that Joannes Roose has agreed to be our inaugural conductor and musical director,” she said. A highly regarded conductor, Joannes studied conducting in Vienna and founded the Sinfonia of Adelaide. He is a former Dean of the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Tasmania and has worked with schools, universities and orchestras in several states. Joannes has been the Musical Director of the Melbourne Sinfonia for the past 20 years and lives at Inverleigh.
