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Thank you for the music DSO!

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Abba songs with an orchestral twist

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Abba a classical bit of pop

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🎸✨ Behind the Scenes with Andy Lynch, Bass Guitarist for DSO Plays ABBA! ✨🎸

Review - 21 Nov 2024

Thank you for the music DSO!

Review by Brenda Harwood of The Star - DSO presents "DSO PLAYS ABBA" Saturday, November 14, Dunedin Town Hall

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News - 14 Nov 2024

Abba songs with an orchestral twist

The Star, Thursday 14 November by Brenda Harwood 'Christchurch-based arranger-orchestrator and music director Tom Rainey will direct the ‘DSO Plays Abba’ concert.'

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News - 14 Nov 2024

Abba a classical bit of pop

'Waterloo', 'Mamma Mia', 'Dancing Queen', 'Thank You For The Music' - these are just some of Abba’s greatest hits that the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will perform in its latest crossover concert. Rebecca Fox of the ODT talks to oboist Nick Cornish and guitarist David Harrison about invading each other’s territory.

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News - 13 Nov 2024

🎸✨ Behind the Scenes with Andy Lynch, Bass Guitarist for DSO Plays ABBA! ✨🎸

Ahead of this Saturday’s 'DSO Plays ABBA' concert, we caught up with Andy Lynch to hear his thoughts on performing ABBA’s timeless hits with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra at the Dunedin Town Hall! Read moreon what he had to say:

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