Huge congratulations to Alvin Song (ON 2015) on making his debut at ENCORE at the Sydney Opera House. Alvin performed his Music Extension ensemble piece and the first movement of Beethoven’s ‘Ghost’ Piano Trio for the concert.

ENCORE showcases the best performances and compositions from all HSC music courses from all schools throughout NSW. Whilst there have been many nominations, this is the first time in over 12 years that Newington has been included in this program. Alvin is Storr Scholar and his performance at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall stage was the ‘cherry on the top’ of two years of great experiences for this fine young man from Jakarta, Indonesia. He was joined in this performance by Cellist Val Suraev (ON 2014) and Violinist and Newington staff member, Hiroko Rossé.