Approximately three dozen members were treated to an exclusive reception with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
An event on a Friday night is a rather unusual occurrence for the Chamber and its members. However, on this occasion approximately three dozen members were more than happy to ‘give up’ their weekend evening for a very special treat. The Chamber had partnered with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and its new CEO Emma Dunch to host an exclusive reception preceding one of the artistic highlights of the year - German star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter’s performance with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Hosted at the Sydney Opera House boardroom, guests were treated to canapes and beverages before the reception was formally opened by the Chamber. This was followed by Emma Dunch, who shared some of her expertise and insights into music and the arts, including her view on the question of whether there are in fact things that businesses can learn from a group as complex as a full-fledged symphony orchestra. Emma’s enthusiasm and vision for the orchestra were on full display as she passionately elaborated on the upcoming European concert tour and its importance to showcase the orchestra not only to an overseas audience, but to the international community of world-class soloists and conductors whom she’s hoping to attract to work with the orchestra here in Sydney.
Upon conclusion of the reception guests were guided through the maze that is the backstage area of the Opera House to the concert hall and treated to a phenomenal concert by the Sydney Symphony and special guest Anne-Sophie Mutter. Interval drinks were served to the group at an exclusive patrons’ area in the Northern Foyer, from where guests were even able to enjoy the view of Sydney harbour, colourfully lit up by the Vivid lights festival.
We would like to thank the Sydney Symphony Orchestra management for collaborating with the Chamber on this occasion and look forward to teaming up again for more cultural highlights in the future.