Description
The dazzling musical fireworks of Shostakovich's Festive Overture are pure entertainment, and the perfect way to open this program of triumphant, witty and brilliant virtuosity.
Orchestral fireworks
Pianist Alexander Melnikov brings his impressive Russian energy to Shostakovich's First Piano Concerto. Principal Trumpet David Elton weaves a tender, sombre magic in its delightfully wistful passages.
But this is Shostakovich, so the story doesn't end there; he continues on a spellbinding journey, to a finale where strings soar and the trumpet returns for an amazing conclusion.
Loaded with themes of lust, valour and tragedy, Richard Strauss' energetic sound charms from the beginning. Strauss took rich tales as inspiration for his tone poems, masterfully extracting every ounce of colour from the orchestra to describe the escapades of his story-book heroes Don Juan and Till Eulenspiegel.
Every tale here is told with beauty and magnificence, presenting us with enthralling and very human portraits.
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Event date: Jun 22 - 23
Performers: Giordano Bellincampi - conductor, Alexander Melnikov - piano, David Elton - trumpet, Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Ticket Price Information: Saturday Matinee Performance: $142, $130, $80, $55, $45, $28, Sunday Matinee Performance: $137, $128, $63
Time(s): 2pm
Event Venue: Bennelong Point
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations available. To book accessible seating contact Box Office via email or telephone on: +61 2 9250 7777 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
Ticket on-sale date: 09 Nov 2023
Music events: Classical, Live Music, Orchestral
Attribution
Sydney Opera House, Sydney Symphony Orchestra