The music of Meg Washington is about to get the full orchestral treatment, with the Australian alt-pop artist teaming up with the Tasmanian, Sydney and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras for five exclusive shows to kick off 2024.
Under conductor Vanessa Scammell, songs from Washington’s extensive catalogue will be transformed by the symphony at shows in Sandy Bay, Sydney (two shows) and Melbourne (two shows) this January and February.
Meg Washington – ‘Catherine Wheel’ Live at the Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
To coincide with the tour announcement, Washington has today released a rendition of her song ‘Catherine Wheel’ live with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, arranged by Paul Hankinson and conducted by MSO Principal Conductor in Residence, Benjamin Northey (listen above).
As well as a stack of similar orchestral renditions of her beloved tracks, fans can also expect to be treated to premieres of new music from Washington’s upcoming fifth studio album, due for release in 2024.
You can catch all the dates and details down below.
Dates And Venues
- Tuesday, 30th January 2024, 7.30pm – Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Sandy Bay, TAS – Tickets
- Friday, 2nd & Saturday, 3rd February, 7.00pm – Sydney Town Hall, Sydney, NSW – Tickets
- Thursday, 8th & Friday 9th February 2024, 7.30pm – Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, VIC – Tickets
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