Under the baton of Founding Artistic Director & Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams,
The Metropolitan Orchestra (TMO) is recognised as one of Australia’s most versatile privately run orchestras delivering consistently vibrant first-class experiences.
A not-for-profit registered musical charity, TMO’s annual season includes a variety of events tailored to different demographics from their highly acclaimed and regularly sold-out Met Concert series, family Cushion Concert series, development programs for composers and performers along with outreach concerts for newly arrived refugees, free concerts, international tours and numerous special events.
An important focus in The Metropolitan Orchestra’s mission is to support Australian artists – orchestral players, composers and soloists. In 2016 TMO launched its inspiring Composer Development Program, unearthing new Australian composers and in 2017 was proud to launch their new TMO Young Artist Program.
The orchestra’s sparkling eight year history includes a star-studded array of performances including concerts with Sumi Jo (Opera House), David Helfgott (City Recital Hall), Elaine Paige (State Theatre), John Farnham with Olivia Newton-John (Entertainment Centre and Tempus Two), James Morrison (The Concourse), Kate Ceberano (Opera House); special events such as BBC’s Blue Planet and Planet Earth in Concert (Opera House), Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular (Opera House and Entertainment Centre), Opera in the Vineyards (Wyndham Estate and Roche Estate), the National Rugby League Grand Final and sailing the South Pacific annually as resident orchestra aboard the Bravo! Cruise of the Performing Arts with internationally renowned artists José Carreras, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Anthony Warlow, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, David Hobson, Marina Prior, Simon Tedeschi, Cheryl Barker, the Grigoryan Brothers and more.
Divalicious
Sopranos Fiona & Penny met whilst singing for WA opera and formed the operatic duo DivaLicious, launching themselves on national..
Cheryl Barker
Cheryl Barker AO has established a distinguished Operatic Career throughout the UK, Europe, USA and Australasia. She has performed..
Sarah Maclaine Trio
Sarah Maclaine is an Australian singer and songwriter. She was known for performing regularly on Good Morning Australia. She is..
David Hobson
Australian tenor and composer David Hobson is one of Australia’s best known operatic and recording artists. He has sung many..
Peter Coleman-Wright
Peter Coleman-Wright is widely considered one of the most versatile singers in the world today, equally home in opera, concert..
Ruthie Henshall
Following her training at Laine Theatre Arts, Ruthie Henshall joined the UK tour of A Chorus Line, playing Maggie. After..
Teddy Tahu Rhodes
At the outset of his career Teddy Tahu Rhodes was a finalist in the Kathleen Ferrier Award, and performed in..
Ambre Hammond
Born in Cairns, Australia in 1977, Ambre began piano studies at the age of 3. She undertook her first Australian..
Tenori
Tenori employs the talents of three of Australia’s powerhouse singers: David Kidd, Craig Atkinson and Andrew Pryor. With a combined..
Sam Roberts-Smith
Australian baritone Sam Roberts-Smith is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and is already recognised as..