The Metropolitan Orchestra

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 orchestras, delivering consistently vibrant first-class experiences. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, TMO’s remarkable decade of music making boasts more than 500 concerts with a variety of events targeted at different demographics, including TMO’s acclaimed Met Concert series, family Cushion Concert series, free concerts, national and international tours, as well as appearing on album recordings and for numerous special events. An impressive roster of performers have appeared with TMO including internationally renowned artists José Carreras, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Bryn Terfel, Sumi Jo, David Helfgott, Elaine Paige, Anthony Warlow, John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, James Morrison, Kate Ceberano, Marina Prior, the Grigoryan Brothers and Todd McKenny. In high demand as an orchestra-for-hire, TMO has shown their versatility working across numerous genres. Performance highlights include concerts with film (BBC’s Blue Planet and Planet Earth, Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular, Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy), providing mid-field entertainment at the NRL Grand Final, appearances for Opera in the Vineyards in both the Hunter Valley (NSW) and Clare Valley (SA) and sailing the South Pacific annually as resident orchestra aboard Bravo Cruise of the Performing Arts for the past 7 years. Additionally, TMO is regularly engaged for numerous Australia and New Zealand tours with international artists, recent tours including ‘Synthony - a celebration of dance music reimagined’, with headliners Miss Connie (Sneaky Sound System) and Ilan kidron (Potbelleez), Jurassic Park with Film, 2Cellos, Basement Jaxx, The Piano Guys, Hiphop act Horrorshow, Air Supply and Joy Division. For season details, videos and testimonials or to enquire about hiring TMO for an event, go to