Doctors Orchestra Supplies the Remedy

Over 600 people turned out to witness the largest orchestra ever to play in Darwin. The Australian Doctors Orchestra (ADO), made up of over 100 musicians,  performed Music from Moscow at the Darwin Convention Centre on the 19th of June. The concert raised funds for Anglicare NT’s Pandanus Childbirth Education and Perinatal Support Program.  The Pandanus Childbirth Education and Perinatal Support Program offers free child birth education classes to young pregnant women, post natal education and support for new mums under 25 years old.

 

The audience were treated to an amazing performance by the orchestra who performed under the baton of maestro Matthew Wood.  Matthew is one of Australia’s most versatile and successful conductors and works regularly with some of the worlds leading orchestras, companies and ensembles. The concert featured a world premiere of a piece composed especially for the concert by local GP and chief concert organiser Dr Cathy Applegate titled Dysdiadochokinesis. Dysdiadochokinesis takes its name and inspiration from a medical term that refers to difficulty performing rapidly alternating movements. The short ten minute piece seemed to use every member of the orchestral family, from tuba and contra bassoon to piccolo, and harp and brought members of the audience to tears.  There was a standing ovation for solo violinist Veronique Serret performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Veronique was described by members of the audiences as “incredible, amazing, energetic and truly inspiring”.  Shostakovich’s Symphony in D minor was also performed  – a composition of extraordinary intensity reflecting the composer’s life under the conservative regime of Stalin.

We would like to thank our sponsors Platinum: Country Wellness Group and National Critical Care and Trauma Centre; Silver: NT Government, Darwin Private Hospital, Ten Darwin, Vocus Communications; Ochre: Financial Services Partners, Zip Print, FCD Health, Genwise and Supporters: Darwin Symphony Orchestra, Kent Transport, Dreamedia, Christchurch Cathederal, Darwin Convention Centre and the Centre for Youth and Community Music.

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