MSO Plays

Get to know the people on, and off stage at the MSO by listening to some of their favourite music!

Curated to a particular theme, these playlists are your way to discover new (and old) music while learning more about the musicians and administration of the MSO.

Meg Donaldson’s favourite ooky-spooky scores

If we’re talking delicious movie music, it’s pretty hard to walk past horror scores… The music in this playlist is a collection of pieces that are dark, romantic, and playful: the holy trinity of a good Halloween atmosphere.

Listen to Meg's playlist

Tiffany Cheng’s tunes for housework

“I tend to leave things until the last second, especially chores around the house! When the motivation comes in an almost divine moment, I will either turn to podcasts or a few albums to keep the industrious mood going.”

Listen to Tiffany's playlist

James Foster’s musical trip down memory lane

“With Melbourne’s extend lockdown I’ve come to realise that the one thing I miss the most is probably live music. So, this playlist is a mix of my favourite songs I like to relax to, as well ones inspired by my favourite concert experiences.”

Listen to James' playlist

Abbey Edlin's soundtrack to family life

“Consider this playlist the greatest hits to our daily lives. When life gets a little crazy (like right now), music is the perfect way to keep you sane!”

Listen to Abbey's playlist

Michelle Wood's Music for a Rainy Day

“This list, for me, is proof that sometimes music doesn’t need to move us in a particular direction, or necessarily ‘do’ anything. It can just let us be exactly where we are.”

Listen to Michelle's playlist

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Tair Khisambeev’s introduction to Russian music

“As a musician from Russia, I would like to provide you with my playlist of interesting works by the most famous composers of Russian academic music from its formation to the present day.”

Listen to Tair's playlist