Seymour Centre's 50th Anniversary
Celebrating 50 years of Seymour Centre
50 years ago, in the spring of 1975, Seymour Centre opened its doors to the public.
The vision of Sydney businessman and philanthropist, Everest Reginald York Seymour, who left a sizeable bequest for …the purchase or construction of a building…in the City of Sydney to serve as a center for the cultivation, education and performance of musical and dramatic Arts befitting the City of Sydney… on his passing in 1966, brought to fruition.
The first public performance on 20 September 1975 was held in the Everest theatre featuring the Carl Pini Quartet presented by Musica Viva. The centre received praise for the 'clarity and depth of the bass notes' of the theatre's acoustics, which were specially designed with a reverberation time that is ideal for chamber orchestras, singers and musicians.
From then Seymour Centre has become one of Sydney’s leading cultural hubs. Playing host to many theatrical and musical companies, arts and cultural festivals, national and international touring events, while nurturing and supporting independent artists and theatrical education and experimentation.
You can read more about Seymour's history here.
Pictured:
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Seymour Centre exterior lit up at night, 1982
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Robert Pickler Rehearses the NSW Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra at The Tuning Concert, 1975, published in The University of Sydney News Vol 7 No 24 (p. 201), [G77_1_0223]
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Players and Orchestra in the Production of Mozart's Idomeneo at the Seymour Centre, 1988, published in The University of Sydney News Vol 20 No 15 (p. 127), [G77_1_0205]
As part of Seymour Centre's 50th anniversary, we are taking a moment to look back through the eyes and voices of the people who have shaped our story.
We are inviting you to share your most meaningful, joyful or unforgettable Seymour moments, stories that speak to the power of performance, the strength of community and the magic of this place over the past five decades.
These stories will form part of our 50th anniversary celebration, honouring the diverse voices, experiences and memories that have made Seymour Centre what it is today.
We'd love to hear from you! Click on the button below to submit your story via an online form or share it on your social channels* along with the hashtag #Seymour50 and tag @seymoursydney
*By sharing your story on your social channels, you consent to having your name, story and images shared publicly.
As part of Seymour Centre's 50th anniversary, we are taking a moment to look back through the eyes and voices of the people who have shaped our story.
We are inviting you to share your most meaningful, joyful or unforgettable Seymour moments, stories that speak to the power of performance, the strength of community and the magic of this place over the past five decades.
These stories will form part of our 50th anniversary celebration, honouring the diverse voices, experiences and memories that have made Seymour Centre what it is today.
We'd love to hear from you! Click on the button below to submit your story via an online form or share it on your social channels* along with the hashtag #Seymour50 and tag @seymoursydney
*By sharing your story on your social channels, you consent to having your name, story and images shared publicly.
50 years ago, in the spring of 1975, Seymour Centre opened its doors to the public.
The vision of Sydney businessman and philanthropist, Everest Reginald York Seymour, who left a sizeable bequest for …the purchase or construction of a building…in the City of Sydney to serve as a center for the cultivation, education and performance of musical and dramatic Arts befitting the City of Sydney… on his passing in 1966, brought to fruition.
The first public performance on 20 September 1975 was held in the Everest theatre featuring the Carl Pini Quartet presented by Musica Viva. The centre received praise for the 'clarity and depth of the bass notes' of the theatre's acoustics, which were specially designed with a reverberation time that is ideal for chamber orchestras, singers and musicians.
From then Seymour Centre has become one of Sydney’s leading cultural hubs. Playing host to many theatrical and musical companies, arts and cultural festivals, national and international touring events, while nurturing and supporting independent artists and theatrical education and experimentation.
You can read more about Seymour's history here.
Pictured:
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Seymour Centre exterior lit up at night, 1982
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Robert Pickler Rehearses the NSW Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra at The Tuning Concert, 1975, published in The University of Sydney News Vol 7 No 24 (p. 201), [G77_1_0223]
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Players and Orchestra in the Production of Mozart's Idomeneo at the Seymour Centre, 1988, published in The University of Sydney News Vol 20 No 15 (p. 127), [G77_1_0205]
