“The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has today announced a major commissioning project, 50 Fanfares, which will see it commission and present 50 new works by 50 Australian composers,” writes Justine Nguyen in Friday’s (2/21) Limelight (Australia). “Encompassing short fanfares to chamber works as well as pieces for full orchestra, it represents a substantial commitment to new Australian work by the SSO.… 50 Fanfares will unfold over three years and culminate in the 2022 season…. The project will be completely funded through philanthropic support…. The composers [listed in the article] were selected on recommendations received from a national nominations panel of 100 musicians, artists, educators and culture industry leaders across Australia…. Performed progressively over 2020, 2021 and 2022, their works will be programmed in regional tours and school education programs in addition to mainstage concerts. The first of the 50 works to be performed will be by First Nations composer Christopher Sainsbury as part of the SSO’s A Global Ode To Joy, which will reimagine Beethoven’s Ninth under the baton of Marin Alsop. The multi-season initiative was proposed by Chief Executive Officer Emma Dunch in her interview for the role, which she assumed in 2018.”
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