ENIGMA VARIATIONS
SPARK, BLOOM!
THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER
Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.Victor Hugo
Life Force: In the stream of life
In our highly anticipated 2026 season, Life Force: In the Stream of Life, we explore vitality through sound and imagination. You’ll hear Elgar’s Enigma Variations as love letters between friends, the elemental power of Debussy’s La Mer alongside Deborah Cheetham Fraillon’s Star Filled Sky, and the monumental drama of Verdi’s Requiem. You’ll be transported by Hans Zimmer’s unforgettable scores, and experience Hitchcock’s Psycho with the CSO bringing Bernard Herrmann’s electrifying music to life in the concert hall.
Your CSO: Memorised
Creating meaningful music for our community
We believe music is for everyone.
We reach thousands of Canberrans each year through high-calibre concert experiences, transformative community programs and our tailored youth training programs.
While the CSO receives some government support, we rely on fundraising to bring our artistic vision to life and deliver our community programs free of charge.
Every donation makes a difference.