Vanishing visions of the idyll – a Utopian world of natural splendour, both aquatic and pastoral – are conjured by an intricate and highly original string soundscape from Thomas Adès, titled Arcadiana. Following this is Mozart’s String Quartet in D minor – intensely personal in its expression, moments of intimately sublime sorrow give way to bursts of playful radiance, in only the way Mozart can achieve.
Finishing this concert is a work which provides an outward lens to the internal world of a composer balancing a delicate and dangerous relationship with political powers. Dedicated to his third wife Irena, Dimitri Shostakovich’s String Quartet No.9 is defined by its introspective whisperings, caressing melodies, and dramatic edge-of-your-seat rhythmic bite.
David Helfgott bids a fond farewell to his fans, performing Rachmaninov’s third piano concerto for two pianos with Rhodri Clarke.
Join Queensland Symphony Orchestra for a rapturous performance of Heroic Tales conducted by Nicholas Carter.
Ensemble Q presents a boots and all style exploration of the earthy influence of music from countries including Ireland, America, Japan, Italy and more.
A rare opportunity to witness the magic of these two phenomenal artists, who have been thrilling crowds across the world.
Join the world’s finest violinist Maxim Vengerov for an insightful masterclass.
Soprano Siobhan Stagg performs with Nico de Villiers at the Ian Hanger Recital Hall in an intimate recital of Lieder.
Tiempo y Herida is a concert of new works by Bernardo Alviz, Felix Hughes Chivers and Paul Dean, performed by QCGU staff and students.
Come see the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra: Concertos Festival, performed at the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Studio.