Sunday Territorian

DSO celebrates with a galaxy of sci-fi hits

- RAPHAELLA SAROUKOS

DARWINITES will be transporte­d into the depths of the galaxy tonight at the Darwin Symphony Orchestra’s spacetheme­d musical extravagan­za.

DSO in Space is the first concert of the orchestra’s 30th anniversar­y season.

Artistic director and chief conductor Jonathan Tooby was thrilled to present audiences with intergalac­tic classics, including the Star Wars and

E.T. soundtrack­s. “DSO in Space is set to be a fantastic concert to entertain the whole family,” Mr Tooby said. “Curating the repertoire for DSO in Space presented a wonderful opportunit­y to weave classics with beloved pieces from popular film and television, creating something everyone will enjoy.”

Prior to the event, Mr Tooby will hold a preconcert talk on the inner workings of the performanc­e.

The concert will be hosted by Darwin comedian Amy Hetheringt­on.

The audience is encouraged to dress up as their favourite space-themed characters, with prizes for the most out of this world costumes.

“We’re really hoping to see lots of people turn out in their best space costumes,” Mr Tooby said.

“I’m picturing Buzz Lightyears, Leias, Dr Who, even some aliens and stars. We want the whole audience to shine.”

DSO in Space will begin at 6.30pm at the Darwin Convention Centre.

 ?? Picture: KATRINA BRIDGEFORD ?? In Star Wars garb to celebrate 30 years of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra are Helen Humphreys as Rey and Tara Murphy as an ewok
Picture: KATRINA BRIDGEFORD In Star Wars garb to celebrate 30 years of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra are Helen Humphreys as Rey and Tara Murphy as an ewok

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