Benjamin Northey, Patricia Riordan Associate Conductor Chair, with Roger Riordan AM, Founder of the Cybec Foundation

Benjamin Northey, Patricia Riordan Associate Conductor Chair, with Roger Riordan AM, Founder of the Cybec Foundation

Artist Chairs

Extraordinary supporters, and exceptional orchestral musicians, are connected in a unique way in our Artist Chair program.

  • Harold Mitchell AC Concertmaster Chair, held by Wilma Smith
  • Patricia Riordan Associate Conductor Chair, held by Benjamin Northey
  • Elisabeth Murdoch Principal Clarinet Chair, held by David Thomas
  • Joy Selby Smith Orchestral Leadership Chair
  • Marc Besen AO and Eva Besen AO International Guest Chair
  • MSO Friends Chair, held by Kirsty Bremner

Our Artist Chair program recognises outstanding sustained commitment to the MSO, through a direct association with a member of the Company. Artist Chair recipients may take up a unique opportunity to develop a closer relationship with an orchestra musician, whose position is named in their honour.

For more information, please contact Cameron Mowat on (03) 9626 1246.