A Musical Travelogue
From melodies as old as time, to more contemporary masterworks: distant worlds collide. Under the baton of Douglas Boyd, tradition and innovation are intertwined in our first Music on Sundays concert for 2024. Harry Sdraulig’s Torrent is a fanfare tense with the chaos of the modern age, while the longing second movement of Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante is a glimpse into a bygone era of classical elegance performed by soloists from within our Orchestra. New frontiers abound in Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, which brims with the adventure of the composer’s years in America. Across the globe, Grace Williams’ Penillion is a lush reminiscence on Welsh traditions, as honeyed brass sing soaring folk melodies. Borodin’s soul stirring Polovtsian Dances, rich with an ancient folk tradition, drives to an exhilarating finish.
Sdraulig Torrent
Mozart Sinfonia concertante
Dvořák Symphony No.9 (From the New World)
Grace Williams Penillion, mvt 1
Borodin Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
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.
Prepare to be moved as the Queensland Youth Symphony and conductor Simon Hewett present an evening of musical brilliance.
Prepare to be transported worlds away from the concert hall, as dreams and stories unfurl in spellbinding musical moments.
Experience the transcendent music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt in a mesmerising collaboration by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Dance Company.
What’s a symphony without a bit of life or death? Join QSO on a rumbling journey... it’s the beginning of the end.