Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Seasons

Birdsong, thunderstorms and fireworks.

Works by First Nations composers including William Barton, James Henry*, Christopher Sainsbury, Brenda Gifford and Aaron Wyatt.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons evocatively depicts birdsong, violent thunderstorms, and crackling winter fires, with plenty of fireworks along the way.

Led by James Ehnes, this evergreen showpiece for violin and orchestra is matched with works for string ensemble to explore the First Nations perspective on the passing of the year curated by Noongar man Aaron Wyatt.