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Symphony at Speaker’s Green

6:30pm Tuesday 12 May 2026

Parliament House (map)

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Conductor: Simon Hewett

Repertoire:
John Williams - Jurassic Park Medley
John Williams - Star Wars Suite
Antonín Dvořák - IV. Allegro con fuoco from New World Symphony

The Queensland Youth Orchestras invites you and a guest to join us for a very special 60th anniversary celebration on Tuesday 12 May 2026 on Speaker’s Green, Queensland Parliament House from 6.30pm. Midst the architectural grace of this picturesque courtyard space, you will be entertained by the Queensland Youth Symphony, a world-class youth orchestra comprising more than 90 extraordinarily talented young Queenslanders aged between 13 and 24 years. Under Conductor Simon Hewett, they will perform a captivating contemporary and classical repertoire including Jurassic Park Medley and Star Wars Suite by John Williams and IV. Allegro con fuoco from New World Symphony by Antonín Dvořák.  Light refreshments will be provided. 

We hope you can join us for 60 magical minutes as QYO celebrates being 60 years young! 

RSVPs are essential for this event, and on acceptance you will receive further information regarding directions and entry on the day.