Don’t miss the annual CSO Fundraising Gala, a dazzling evening of music and connection.
Ticket sales close COB Wednesday 16 November. Don’t miss out!
Hosted by Sir Angus Houston with keynote address from Jessica Cottis, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, and performances by CSO ensembles.
CSO string quartet
Kirsten Williams Violin
Michelle Higgs Violin
Caroline Suthers Viola
James Monro Cello
CSO brass quintet
Justin Lingard Trumpet
Brendon Tasker Trumpet
Dianna Gaetjens French Horn
The Principal French Horn chair is sponsored by Prof Brian Schmidt and Dr Jenny Gordon
Nigel Crocker Trombone
Bjorn Pfeiffer Tuba
Tickets
Individual ticket = $295
Includes $95 tax-deductible donation
Table of 10 = $2,950
Includes $950 tax-deductible donation
For queries, contact Jenna Roberts via rsvp@cso.org.au or call 02 6247 9191.
The music
Programmed by Jessica Cottis, the Fundraising Gala will showcase string and brass players in a series of intimate performances throughout the evening. Repertoire includes works by Debussy, Borodin, Piazzolla, Paul Dukas, Samuel Scheidt and an excerpt from Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade – a foretaste of the full CSO performance of this masterwork in 2023.
Live auction prizes
Fundraising Gala guests will have the opportunity to bid on four unique live auction prizes:
Michael Bublé: Higher tour Valued at $4,000+
Multi-award-winning global superstar Michael Bublé brings his Higher tour to Australia, performing music from his 11th studio album and a selection of his original smash hits and trademark takes on the great classics. Experience the concert in style, with four tickets to the Audi corporate suite at Qudos Bank Arena (9 June 2023, Sydney). Generously donated by Richard Rolfe.
Jamala Wildlife Lodge experience Valued at $2,700
Enjoy a night of excitement and extravagance at the world-renowned Jamala Wildlife Lodge in Canberra. Stay in a Giraffe Treehouse, where you can feed a giraffe from your balcony, or in any room in uShaka Lodge, where options include a two-room suite overlooking the meerkats or the Reef Room, fronting onto a 5m-deep ocean aquarium.Your experience includes a four-course gourmet dinner with wines and Moet champagne as well as afternoon tea, breakfast, and a tour of the zoo. Generously donated by PwC.
CSO string quartet Valued at $4,000+
Elevate your next corporate event or private function with a CSO string quartet, performing a bespoke program tailored to your musical tastes. Meet some of Canberra’s finest musicians and enjoy the opportunity to see them in action in an intimate, chamber music setting.
Framed original artwork by Dennis Thorncraft
Take home a framed original artwork by Dennis Thorncraft, created through the Painting with Parkinson’s art therapy program and inspired by a live performance by CSO harpist Rowan Phemister. Thorncraft is an accomplished artist currently focused on drawing and watercolours. He has sold his work to various galleries; his creative output also spans woodwork, stained glass, sand blasting art mirrors and marquetry. Thorncraft joined Painting with Parkinson’s in 2015. This unique and meaningful piece celebrates the power of art and music for community and wellbeing, with a distinctly Canberra flavour. Generously donated by Dennis Thorncraft.
Silent auction prizes
Bid now on a range of exciting prizes and experiences from Canberra Potters, Bison, Jane Brown Pearls, Fink, The Canberra Centre and more. Browse online auction
Dress code
Cocktail
Sponsorship
To discuss opportunities for sponsorship or prize donation, please contact Angela Lount via angela.lount@cso.org.au
