From the lilting Scottish folk melodies of Percy Grainger to the mesmerising rhythms of Alex Stopa’s Three Scenes from the Desert, Distant Shores is an immersive journey of discovery – rich, atmospheric, and full of energy.
AdYO Presents: Distant Shores
Scott Theatre | 7:00pm, 28 March 2026
with Symphonic Winds, Percussion Ensemble and special guests, Unley Concert Band
Even now, Paris Netting says she still can’t listen to Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony without becoming emotional.
“I can still feel the rush of adrenaline as we reached the end,” she recalls. “My whole body felt exhilarated as we stood for the bows, and I couldn’t contain my smile… and a couple of sneaky tears.”
Following an international recruitment search, the Adelaide Youth Orchestras has appointed celebrated clarinettist, music educator and recipient of the 2015 ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year award Lloyd Van’t Hoff to join the organisation in key artistic leadership role.
Members of Adelaide Youth Orchestras are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
