Experience the raw power of Gustav Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 7 as The Sydney Youth Orchestras transforms the industrial magnificence of White Bay Power Station into a cathedral of sound. In this bold end of year spectacular, some of Australia's most talented young musicians will tackle Mahler's "Song of the Night," bringing its journey from darkness to blazing light to life within the towering turbine halls of this heritage-listed powerhouse. The symphony's mysterious nocturnal passages and triumphant brass fanfares will resonate through the vast industrial space in ways Mahler himself could never have imagined.

Don't miss this unique collision of past and future, as Sydney's historic power station – dormant for decades – surges back to life through the electric energy of youth. Under the baton of Chief Conductor Stanley Dodds, these remarkable young musicians will demonstrate why they represent the future of orchestral music in Australia. This unprecedented performance pairs one of the most ambitious works in the orchestral repertoire with one of Sydney's most spectacular industrial spaces, creating an unmissable cultural event that will close the year in unforgettable style.

Mahler 7

Artists

Stanley Dodds conductor
The Sydney Youth Orchestra (The.SYO)

              Stanley Dodds 

Stanley Dodds is currently serving as the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Cavatina Philharmonic Orchestra in Poland, has established himself as a prominent figure in the classical music world. He simultaneously holds positions as Principal Conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra since 2014 and Chief Conductor of the Sydney Youth Orchestra as of 2024. Prior to focusing solely on conducting in 2024, he spent 30 years as a violinist with the Berlin Philharmonic.

Throughout his career, Dodds has demonstrated versatility across various musical domains, from conducting opera productions to championing contemporary music through his ZeMu! Ensemble. His commitment to musical education is evident through his extensive work with youth orchestras, including directing the Young Concerts Festival and leading the Schools Orchestra Concert for the Berlin Philharmoniker.