Supporter
Ruth Hamlyn-Harris
Ruth is a subscriber and regularly supports our end of financial year and Christmas appeals. She is also a member of QSO’s Gifts in Wills Program.
My favourite memory or experience with Queensland Symphony Orchestra is…
It is difficult to choose one only. I do have a few very different ones. From ‘Symphonic Santa’ to Maxim Vengerov playing solo with QSO to open an early Brisbane Festival. That was a long time ago now (possibly in the 80’s or 90’s)!
Why do you support QSO?
I think our cultural icons need support and QSO goes back to my adolescence when a neighbour would give my sister and I tickets when she could not attend a concert at the City Hall. Being one of five children, it was not something we could afford, although our family did appreciate music.
What would you say to those considering supporting QSO?
If you can, it is great to become part of the wider family of the QSO. I’ve enjoyed many extra opportunities to attend Rehearsals and special events for supporters (which have been very informative). As QSO is in my Will, I am invited to an annual Gifts in Wills Program event, which I love.
Who is your favourite composer or what is your favourite piece of music?
If I have to choose only one, it would be Brahms’ Piano Concerto no1 in D minor Op 15. I’ve never experienced it live but, finally in June 2025 it is on QSO’s programme - and I’m thrilled.
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