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Acclaimed Japanese conductor Nodoka Okisawa and legendary English cellist Steven Isserlis return to Melbourne for this exhilarating program.
Nodoka Okisawa and legendary English cellist Stephen Isserlis return to Melbourne for this exhilarating program, anchored by Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto and Prokoviev’s shimmering final symphony.
From Debussy’s and Wagner’s doomed lovers to Richard Strauss’ colourful Fantasy, this program explores the passion and catastrophe of forbidden love, conducted by Fabien Gabel.
Prepare for a heartbreakingly beautiful program as conductor Fabien Gabel leads the MSO through the thrilling illicit encounters and devastating separation of forbidden love.
The Australian War Memorial (AWM) and the MSO mark 80 years since the liberation of the first extermination camps in 1944 with a special performance of mourning and remembrance.
This concert is designed to promote healing and deeper understanding of historical trauma resulting from the Holocaust.
A lush work by a young Schoenberg and an elegy by Richard Strauss written in his later years are featured in this program for string orchestra led by Principal Viola Chris Moore.
“The best ever Bach guitar recording … There seems to be no limit to Shibe’s characterful melodic instincts.” - Gramophone
The MSO’s Beethoven Festival kicks off at Hamer Hall with the First and Third symphonies.
Join the MSO and Jaime Martín for Beethoven’s Second and Fifth symphonies in this concert of musical contrasts.
Beethoven’s most feel-good symphonies make up the middle of our Festival fortnight. The lightness of the Fourth and the escape to the country of the Sixth are musical self-care of the highest order!
Beethoven’s two most feel-good symphonies make up the middle of our Festival fortnight.
Avoid peak hour with a quick post-work Beethoven fix at this early-evening concert of his energetic and playful Seventh and Eighth symphonies.
The grand finale of our Beethoven Festival – featuring some of Australia’s best opera singers, the MSO Chorus, and a brand new MSO commission – under the baton of Chief Conductor Jaime Martín.
Join us for the grand finale of our Beethoven Festival – featuring some of Australia’s best opera singers, the MSO Chorus, and a brand new MSO commission
Celebrate the season with a magical performance featuring traditional carols, modern holiday favourites and classically Christmas selections.
Handel’s greatest oratorio celebration is still as potent today as it was at its premiere more than 280 years ago.
The MSO presents Peter and the Wolf, a classic introduction for the young and young at heart.
MSO Artistic Ambassadors Tan Dun and Lu Siqing join the Orchestra for a celebratory performance.