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  • Strings Across Landscapes 15/06/2025
    ABOUT: Sydney Mandolin Orchestra presents a concert of mandolin journeys through dance and place. Werner Ruecker, Conductor  WHEN: Sunday, June 15th, 2:00pm-4:00pmWHERE: Wollstonecraft Bowling Club7 Russell St, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065TICKETS: Trybooking Adults $35Concession – Seniors and Students $30Child (12 Years and under) accompanied by paying adult – free
  • Australian Soundscapes 25/05/2025
    ABOUT: The Sydney Mandolin Orchestra brings their unique sound to Palm Beach with their latest concert featuring Australian composers. Werner Ruecker, Conductor  WHEN: Sunday, May 25th, 2:30pmWHERE: St David’s Anglican Church1079 Barrenjoey Rd, Palm Beach NSW 2108TICKETS: Trybooking Adults $30Concession $25Under 18s $10
  • Carols at Wollstonecraft 08/12/2024
    ABOUT: Sing along to your favourite carols! Werner Ruecker, Conductor  WHEN:Sunday December 8th, 3.00- 4.30pmWHERE: The Wollstonecraft Club7 Russell St, Wollstonecraft TICKETS: Trybooking Adult $35 Child $10 Family $80 (2 AD, 2 CH) All tickets include afternoon tea. CONTACT Email: thesydneymandolinorchestra@hotmail.comFollow us on Facebook: Sydney Mandolin Orchestra FacebookFollow us on Instagram: Sydney Mandolin Orchestra Instagram
  • Musical Travels Concert at The Wollstonecraft Club 25/08/24
    Musical Travels Concert at The Wollstonecraft Club 25/08/24 “Musical Travels” Program: 1. Impression D’Espagne – Eugène Boucheron 2. La vita è bella -Piovani 3. Ave Maria – Astor Piazzola arr. Werner Ruecker 4. Danny Boy – Traditional Arr by Werner Ruecker  5. Winter Collection – Stephen Lalor  6. Espana Walzer – Waldteufel  7. Libertango -Astor Piazzola arr. Michelle Nelson  Encore – Cielito Lindo – Quirino Mendoza Y Cortés arr. W.Ruecker
  • Musical Travels 25/08/2024
    ABOUT: An exciting program showcasing the versatility of the Sydney Mandolin Orchestra, now in its 91st year, and celebrating with music from around the world spanning classical, Neapolitan, folk, modern and popular repertoire. Werner Ruecker, Conductor  WHEN:Sunday August 25th, 2.30- 4.30pmWHERE: The Wollstonecraft Club7 Russell St, Wollstonecraft The bar will open at 2pm and refreshments will be…
  • Under Southern Skies 25/05/2024
    ABOUT: Masterful modern mandolin music by Piazzolla, Lalor, Ruecker, Keogh and others. Featuring soloist Jocelyn Fazzone, flute. Werner Ruecker, Conductor  WHEN: Saturday, May 25th, 3:00pmWHERE: St John’s Anglican Church Mona Vale1624 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale NSW 2103TICKETS: Trybooking Adults $30Concession $25Under 18s $10 CONTACT Email: thesydneymandolinorchestra@hotmail.comFollow us on Facebook: Sydney Mandolin Orchestra FacebookFollow us on Instagram: Sydney Mandolin Orchestra Instagram
  • SMO goes to Perth (FAME 2023) 9-14/1/23
    SMO goes to Perth (FAME 2023) 9-14/1/23 SMO had 17 players attend the recent Perth FAME (Federation of Australasian Mandolin Ensembles) Festival from January 8th -15th. A week of rehearsals culminated in a special concert at the Perth Modern School’s Beasley hall. There were 60+ players of plucked stringed instruments from all over Australia. The…
  • SMO 90th Anniversary Concert 23/10/22
    SMO 90th Anniversary Concert 23/10/22 The first concert in our 90th Anniversary concert series (all made possible by a grant from Create NSW and the sponsorship of the Gladesville Guitar factory) was a sell out!! What an amazing space, the Neilson Room at the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s new venue in Walsh Bay, right on Sydney Harbour brought…
  • The Sydney Mandolin Orchestra in recital at the Wollstonecraft Club 7/8/2022
    The Sydney Mandolin Orchestra in recital at the Wollstonecraft Club 7/8/2022 The SMO, led by musical director Werner Ruecker, continued it’s recent return to the stage after the excruciating restrictions of the last two years with an enthusiastic and well-received performance for the members of the Wollstonecraft Club and their guests. Filling the Club’s bar…
  • SMO plays Putty: Our first live concert in 2 years! 18/06/22
    SMO plays Putty: Our first live concert in 2 years! 18/06/22 SMO braved the long drive from Sydney to Putty on a brisk and sunny Saturday afternoon to perform our first concert in over 2 years due to the lockdowns. After a delicious feast put on by the local committee we played two halves with…