Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra

16/06/2026

🎼 Monday Music Minute 🎼

Philharmonic Orchestra. Symphony Orchestra.

You've probably heard both names before—but did you know they're usually the same type of orchestra?

The difference isn't in the instruments or the size of the ensemble. More often, it's a matter of history, tradition, or simply helping distinguish one orchestra from another.

So while we're the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra, you'll still hear the full symphonic sound you know and love. 🎻🎺🥁

What's an orchestra question you've always wondered about? Let us know in the comments and it might feature in a future Monday Music Minute!

10/06/2026

🏡✨ What does "home" sound like to you? ✨🏡

Is it the call of the kookaburra at dawn? A favourite family tradition? The rolling green hills of Ireland, the rugged Scottish Highlands, or the pristine Australian beaches?

Music has a remarkable way of transporting us to places we know and love. At our upcoming concert, Wonders of Home and Country, we'll take audiences on a musical journey through beloved landscapes, treasured traditions, and the stories that connect us to home.

🎶 From stirring orchestral favourites to music inspired by nations and cultures around the world, this is a concert filled with nostalgia, pride, and discovery.

💬 Tell us in the comments: What place in the world feels most like "home" to you?

📅 Saturday 1 August
🎟 Tickets available now

10/06/2026

🏡✨ A Journey Through Home and Country ✨🏡

Some music takes us on an adventure. Other music brings us home.

Join the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra as we present Wonders of Home and Country — a beautiful collection of music celebrating landscapes, traditions, memories, and the places that shape who we are.

From stirring orchestral favourites to breathtaking melodies inspired by people and places around the world, this concert promises an afternoon of inspiration, nostalgia, and musical discovery.

📅 Saturday 1 August
🎟 Tickets available now

Whether you're a long-time classical music lover or experiencing a live orchestra for the first time, we'd love to share this musical journey with you.

06/06/2026

🎶 Local Businesses, We'd Love Your Support! 🎁

The Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking raffle prize donations for our upcoming concert, Wonders of Home and Country, on Saturday 1 August.

Whether it's a gift voucher, product, experience, service, or hamper, every donation helps us raise valuable funds to support our musicians and continue bringing live orchestral music to the Gold Coast community.

As a thank you, donating businesses will be acknowledged in our concert program and across our social media channels.

If you'd like to support local arts while showcasing your business to our audience, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send us a message or email us to discuss your donation.

Thank you for helping us keep live music thriving on the Gold Coast. 💙🎶

04/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our recent Cancer Council Fundraiser.

Together, our Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra community raised an incredible $1,300+ to support the vital work of Cancer Council in funding cancer research, prevention programs, and support services for those affected by cancer.

Whether you donated, attended, volunteered, purchased raffle tickets, or helped spread the word, every contribution made a difference.

We're proud to be part of a community that comes together to support causes that matter. Thank you for helping us turn music into meaningful impact.

02/06/2026

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01/06/2026

Monday Music Minute 🎶

Most people think timpani are simply giant drums used for dramatic effects.

But each timpani is carefully tuned to a specific pitch, and the player can even change notes during a performance using the foot pedals.

That means timpani don't just provide rhythm—they contribute to the harmony of the orchestra too.

Next time you're at a GCPO concert, keep an eye on the timpanist's feet as well as their hands 👀🥁

31/05/2026

A night to remember ✨🎻

Under the stars and against the sparkling Gold Coast skyline, our musicians brought some of cinema's most iconic soundtracks to life at Symphony in the Sky. From powerful orchestral moments to unforgettable movie music, it was an evening filled with elegance, energy, and community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special black-tie event and helped create such a magical atmosphere. We are proud to have been part of an evening supporting an important cause while sharing the joy of live orchestral music.

Which soundtrack was your favourite of the night? 🎬🎶

29/05/2026

Introducing Elysia Li, Soloist

Xinyi (Elysia) Li started learning piano before the age of 5. After a few years, she took piano more seriously and developed a strong passion for it. At the age of 11, Elysia decided to study piano performance for her university degree and hopefully become a concert pianist. In July 2022, Elysia participated the 4th Franz Liszt International Youth Piano Competition in China and achieved 3rd prize in Beijing. Elysia is now 16 and living in Brisbane. Since 2024, has participated many competitions such as the 2024 Sydney Eisteddfod and the 2024 Queensland Piano Competition. In 2025, she won second place in the Redlands Eisteddfod 15-18 years solo category and won a first place and a third place at the Enoggera Eisteddfod. She has also participated the Steinway Online National Piano Competition and frequently records her playing. Other than being a soloist, she has also participated in many chamber music ensembles. Last year, she played Ubi Caritas and Dimitri Shostakovich’s second waltz with her school chamber orchestra at St John’s Cathedral.

Now at just 16, Elysia is sharing our stage and performing Greig’s Piano Concerto in A Minor.

The Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra is passionate about fostering young musicians, and we are very proud to be a part of Elysia’s musical journey.

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25/05/2026

From Norway’s fjords to the streets of Russia, from England’s countryside to the grand traditions of Europe — every piece in Wonders of Home & Country carries the spirit of the land it came from.

Experience the music that travelled across oceans to reach our stage.

🎻 GCPO presents Wonders of Home & Country
🎟️ Tickets available now