Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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From the Film Australia Collection comes a rare behind-the-scenes portrait of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra as they prepare and perform Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, the very work returning to their stage this week.

Backstage at Sydney Town Hall, Conductor Dean Dixon prepares for performance, shaping every movement before a single note is played.

Watch the whole film here: youtu.be/BDa4AGhzbHE


Title: Concerto for Orchestra
NFSA ID: K73NRR9E
Year: 1965
Director: Robert Parker
Producer: Stanley Hawes
Associate Producer: Malcolm Otton
Production Company: Australian Commonwealth Film Unit


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