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2023 SEASON
“My whole life I never really knew
what power music had until I attended
your concert. I was amazed!”
- STUDENT
2 Rainer Saville, Trumpet. Photographed on Minjerribah Country. 3
Welcome
Here at Queensland Symphony Orchestra, we're for great music.
Music that evokes memories and inspires hope.
Music that soothes, comforts, and heals.
Music that makes your jaw drop, your heart race, and your spine tingle.
Every year we tour our great state sharing music with Queenslanders.
This season we’ve captured our musicians exploring some of the beaches,
rainforests and outback landscapes that we collectively call home.
Whoever you are and whatever your musical journey, we hope you’ll join us in 2023.
Meet our Chief Conductor and Musicians
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6 our new Chief Conductor about why we love
making music.
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18 2023, including great orchestral masterpieces, new
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Strait Islander communities. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country, including the custodial
neighbouring communities on whose land works are created, performed and celebrated by Queensland
Symphony Orchestra. We acknowledge the continuing connection to land, waters and communities.
We also pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise the integral role Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to play in the creative and artistic events and celebration spaces.
William Barton performs with Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
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Meet Our
Chief Conductor
Welcome to our 2023 season and my first as Chief
Conductor. I am both honoured and excited to be
starting this journey with you!
When I started to plan our first season together,
a central priority was ensuring that together with
our musicians, Queensland Symphony Orchestra
would become even more musically engaged and Joy and Sorrow Dance Around
socially relevant. Page 22 the World
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My ambition for these next three years is to create a
web of interconnected programs in which each single
concert has a clear and unique storyline that develops
into a unified arc, embracing the entire season. To
achieve this I have implemented a broad philosophical
anchor combined with a specific programmatic
focus. My theme for 2023 is humanity, for after the
past few challenging years I felt we needed music
that celebrates sociality, friendship and community.
Ode to Joy Don Quixote
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Schiller’s Ode to Joy recites: “…All men become
brothers. You millions, I embrace you. This kiss is for all
the world!..”. What a statement of fellowship to open
our season with Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in all its
symphonic and choral glory!
The musical focus for 2023 will centre on the classical
era: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, but also Schubert,
Strauss, Prokofiev, Bartók and Stravinsky. We look
back to the past and the values of the classical QSO Favourites Classical Connections
period: rationalism, universality, cosmopolitanism, Page 40 Page 46
and elegance.
Another important priority for me is to feature soloists
from within our orchestra and showcase the abilities of
single sections. Our strings, wind, brass and percussion
will all have their chance to shine, both at QPAC and in
our Studio which I consider our ‘painter’s atelier’ where
we showcase our experiments and new projects for you.
To all our audience members and friends, whether
longstanding or new: I ask that you trust us and come Clerici Micro-Masterpieces
along on this journey. Be curious and explore unknown Conducts Mahler Page 50
paths with us. Come to listen even if you don’t yet Page 48
know every piece in a concert. I am confident there
will be many things you will discover and grow to love.
I look forward to an exciting year of music
for all of us in Queensland.
A presto!
Umberto Clerici
Chief Conductor
6 Umberto Clerici, Chief Conductor. Photographed on Meanjin Country. 7
Meet Our Musicians
We thank supporters of our Music Chair Program who allow us to attract musicians of the highest standard.
Johannes Fritzsch Warwick Adeney Concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto Concertmaster Alan Smith Associate Concertmaster Tim Marchmont Violin 2 Nicholas Thin Violin 2 Helen Travers Violin 2 Harold Wilson Violin 2
Principal Guest Conductor Prof Ian Frazer AC & Mrs Caroline Frazer, Estate of Noel and Geraldine Whittaker Arthur Waring Peterson Family Simon Mills A & E Travers Dr Michael Daubney
Barbara Jean Hebden, Cathryn Mittelheuser AM,
John Story AO and Georgina Story
Lynn Cole Violin 1 Ann Holtzapffel Violin 1 Rebecca Seymour Violin 1 Mia Stanton Violin 1 Imants Larsens ~ Viola Yoko Okayasu >> Viola Charlotte Burbrook de Vere Viola Nicole Greentree Viola
Parascos Eagles Family Aitken Whyte Lawyers Dr John H. Casey Dr Pamela Greet and Mr Nicholas Beaton John and Bonnie Bauld Dr Damien Thomson & Dr Glenise Berry Dr Pamela Greet and Mr Nick Beaton Shirley Leuthner
David Miller
Brenda Sullivan Violin 1 Stephen Tooke Violin 1 Brynley White Violin 1 Sonia Wilson Violin 1 Bernard Hoey Viola Kirsten Hulin-Bobart Viola Jann Keir-Haantera Viola Graham Simpson Viola
Heidi Rademacher and in memory Tony & Patricia Keane Graeme Rosewarne & Jim O'Neill Support a Musician Desmond B. Misso Esq CP Morris Helen Sotiriadis Alan Galwey
of Hans Rademacher, Anonymous
Gail Aitken ~ Violin 2 Wayne Brennan ~ Violin 2 Katie Betts Violin 2 Jane Burroughs Violin 2 Nicholas Tomkin Viola Hyung Suk Bae = Cello Matthew Kinmont + Cello Kathryn Close Cello
Dr John H. Casey Support a Musician John Story AO and Georgina Story Dr Graham & Mrs Kate Row Alan Symons John Story AO and Georgina Story Dr Julie Beeby, David Miller Dr Adrienne Freeman
David Chew and Tony Rea Dr Graham and Mrs Kate Row
Faina Dobrenko Violin 2 Simon Dobrenko Violin 2 Delia Kinmont Violin 2 Natalie Low Violin 2 Andre Duthoit Cello Matthew Jones Cello Kaja Skorka Cello Craig Allister Young Cello
The Curavis Fund The Curavis Fund Dr Colin & Mrs Noela Kratzing Dr Ralph & Mrs Susan Cobcroft Anne Shipton M.J. Bellotti Robin Spencer Di Jameson
Dr Margaret Soroka John Greenaway Will and Lorna Heaslop
Siok Tan
8 ~ Section Principal • = Acting Section Principal • >> Associate Principal • + Acting Associate Principal • * Principal • ^ Acting Principal 9
Phoebe Russell ~ Double Bass Dušan Walkowicz >> Double Bass Anne Buchanan Double Bass Justin Bullock Double Bass Claire Ramuscak * Contrabassoon Malcolm Stewart ~ French Horn Ian O’Brien * French Horn Vivienne Collier-Vickers French Horn
Ashby Utting John Story AO and Georgina Story Support a Musician Michael Kenny & David Gibson CP Morris Arthur Waring David Miller and Rosslyn Walker Support a Musician
Sidney Irene Thomas (In Memory)
Paul O’Brien Double Bass Ken Poggioli Double Bass Alison Mitchell ~ Flute Hayley Radke >> Flute Lauren Manuel French Horn Rainer Saville ~ Trumpet Richard Madden >> Trumpet Paul Rawson Trumpet
Support a Musician Anonymous Alan Symons Desmond B Misso Esq. Dr John H. Casey Support a Musician A & E Travers Ashby Utting
Arthur Waring
Kate Lawson * Piccolo Huw Jones ~ Oboe Sarah Meagher >> Oboe Alexa Murray Oboe Jason Redman ~ Trombone Ashley Carter >> Trombone Nicolas Thomson* Bass Trombone Thomas Allely * Tuba
Dr James R Conner Prof Ian Gough AM & Dr Ruth Gough Sarah & Mark Combe In Memory of Les Masel Frances & Stephen Maitland OAM RFD The K&D/S&R Anketell Foundation Support a Musician Arthur Waring
Guy and Kathleen Knopke In memory of Nigel Johnston, Peterson Family
Vivienne Brooke * Cor Anglais Irit Silver ~ Clarinet Brian Catchlove >> Clarinet Kate Travers Clarinet Tim Corkeron * Timpani David Montgomery ~ Percussion Josh DeMarchi >> Percussion
Rebekah Ferris and Greg Hall Arthur Waring The K&D/S&R Anketell Foundation Dr Julie Beeby Dr Philip Aitken & Dr Susan Urquhart, Dr Graham & Mrs Kate Row Dr Graham & Mrs Kate Row
CP Morris Peggy Allen Hayes
If you would like to become a Music Chair Supporter,
head to p.63 for more information.
Nicholas Harmsen * Bass Clarinet Nicole Tait ~ Bassoon David Mitchell >> Bassoon Evan Lewis Bassoon
John Story AO and Georgina Story In memory of Margaret Mittelheuser AM John & Helen Keep CP Morris, In Memory of Dr Vicki Knopke
10 ~ Section Principal • = Acting Section Principal • >> Associate Principal • + Acting Associate Principal • * Principal • ^ Acting Principal 11
“Having QSO musicians in our
midst is a great source of inspiration.
Their visits revitalise our local music
groups and are talked about for
months afterwards.”
- CHINCHILLA RESIDENT
12 Natalie Low, Violin. Photographed on Maiala Country. 13
Meet Our
Chief Executive
It is momentous and exciting to There is no doubt that Queensland We are thrilled that our partnership
be three months into a big new Symphony Orchestra has an in The Ring Cycle will showcase to
job when an entire annual season exceptional track record of concerts all of Australia the impressive level
of performances is announced. and programs. We are everywhere, of excellence within the QSO. As we
Entering into an extraordinary hive all the time. On the mainstage, start our 10-year journey towards
of activity, I have been nothing in our studio, in the pit for the the Olympics, the delivery of this
short of enthralled as this energetic opera and the ballet, and touring significant opera event should leave
arts company bursts into action. To all over this vast State; QSO no doubt that we are ready to work
be “in the room” when the fruit of thrives as an arts company for all at scale for the advancement of our
great labours emerges into being is Queenslanders. This deep history cultural landscape.
a special honour. is an ideal springboard for greater
things to come. If you live in Queensland, especially
We now have a body of experience Brisbane, I hope you are feeling
in dealing with the challenges of I am delighted that my the injection of fresh energy that
COVID. These experiences have commencement aligns with our I do. Our thriving arts precinct,
made us resilient and grateful for new incoming Chief Conductor! the investment into culture by our
our art form, our supporters, and To describe Maestro Umberto Clerici Federal and State Governments,
our community. We have learnt as passionate is an understatement. the interest and enthusiasm from
what works for us and you - our He brings unbridled energy and our partners and donors, and the
audience – so that we can all remain musical knowledge to every buoyancy of our growing audience
safe and continue to enjoy the live interaction. The chance to observe, fills me with excitement. We have
concerts we love. Like all performing listen to, and learn from such some of the very best musicians
arts companies around the world, a thoughtful, expressive, and performing in your orchestra which
we hope that COVID restrictions and musically distinct leader is a is totally engaged with our music,
limitations are behind us. rare opportunity for me as Chief our community, and the future -
Executive. Working in consort with and that future looks very bright.
Maestro Johannes Fritzsch who is
QSO’s Principal Guest Conductor, Yarmila Alfonzetti
I have no doubt that the impact of Chief Executive
these two gentlemen will have an
equally remarkable impact on you
as audience members as they will
have on our musicians.
14 Yarmila Alfonzetti, Chief Executive. Photographed on Meanjin Country. 15
Meet Our 2022 SNAPSHOT
Principal
Partner
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Australia Pacific LNG and its
operators ConocoPhillips and
Origin Energy are proud to support
Queensland Symphony Orchestra's schools involved school students participated
vision of access to life-affirming in workshops
music for all. We believe local
engagement enriches the lives of
students, teachers and communities
across Queensland, providing
unparalleled opportunities to enjoy,
learn from, and perform alongside
the state's best musicians.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra is
39 1,268
an Orchestra for all Queenslanders,
and we are delighted to play our part
in helping them fulfill that vision.
teachers attended students attended
We look forward to their 2023 Season
PD sessions school concerts
and all the opportunities it presents.
Khoa Dao
Chief Executive Officer
Australia Pacific LNG
301
students performed in
2,768
people attended
community concerts community concerts
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July
Ray Plays Beethoven
Tchaikovsky and Elgar
Fri 7 Jul 7.30pm Fri 28 Jul 11.30am
Sat 8 Jul 1.30pm Sat 29 Jul 7.30pm
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February August
Joy and Sorrow Dance Around Ode to Joy Reel Classics
Fri 10 Feb 7.30pm the World Fri 17 Feb 7.30pm
Classical
Page 22 Sun 12 Feb 11.30am Sat 18 Feb 1.30pm
Fri 11 Aug 7.30pm Connections
Sun 13 Aug 11.30am Fri 25 Aug 7.30pm
Page 23 Sun 19 Feb 1.30pm
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March September
Guy Noble’s Clerici
Magnificent Piano Sergio In Recital Great Tunes Conducts Mahler
Fri 17 Mar 11.30am Tue 21 Mar 7.30pm Sun 17 Sep 11.30am Fri 22 Sep 7.30pm
Sat 18 Mar 7.30pm Page 26 Page 47 Sat 23 Sep 1.30pm
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April October
Hymn to Mother The Planets Heartland Classics
Earth Fri 14 Apr 11.30am Fri 13 Oct 7.30pm
Sun 2 Apr 11.30am Sat 15 Apr 7.30pm Sat 14 Oct 1.30pm
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May November
Micro-
Night Music Don Quixote Love and Passion Cinematic Masterpieces
Fri 5 May 7.30pm Fri 12 May 7.30pm Sun 21 May 11.30am Fri 26 May 7.30pm Fri 17 Nov 11.30am
Page 31 Sat 13 May 1.30pm Page 33 Sat 27 May 1.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 18 Nov 7.30pm
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June December
A Baroque Tribute The Lost Thing Terrific Trumpet QSO Favourites The Ring Cycle The Ring Cycle The Ring Cycle
Fri 2 Jun 7.30pm Sat 10 Jun 10am Fri 16 Jun 11.30am Sat 24 Jun 1.30pm & 7.30pm Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3
Page 35 Page 38 Sat 17 Jun 7.30pm Page 40 1 - 7 Dec 8 - 14 Dec 15 - 21 Dec
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18 19“The joy that QSO shared with us
was wonderful. It really lifted
everyone’s spirits.”
- NURSE, AGED CARE HOME
20 Huw Jones, Oboe. Photographed on Iningai Country. 21Joy and Sorrow Dance Around the World
Stravinsky, Montgomery and Strauss Music to Set Your Toes Tapping
“A smaller number of musicians on stage means QSO UP CLOSE It’s up to you whether you bring your own dancing shoes MUSIC ON SUNDAYS
every musician stands out, every instrument to this first Music on Sundays concert for 2023, but we will
counts, and in the space of our QSO Studio, be aiming to have you tapping your toes in this orchestral
R. Strauss Metamorphosen for 23 solo strings invitation to the dance. Umberto Clerici and the rhythmic Offenbach Can-Can from
you will be closer to the music-making than
ever. Metamorphosen has a direct quote from Montgomery New work for brass brilliance of Queensland Symphony Orchestra will sweep Orpheus in the Underworld
Beethoven’s Eroica funeral march and Pulcinella is and percussion (World Premiere) you up in the cavalcade, from the refined world of Strauss J. Strauss Jr Voices of Spring
the first piece of Stravinsky’s neo-classical period, waltzes to the energy of the Can-Can.
Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite Brahms Hungarian Dance No.5
a reaction against the unrestrained emotionalism
of late Romanticism and the experimental ferment Tchaikovsky Waltz from Swan Lake
of the first two decades of the 20th century.” Venue QSO Studio South Bank
- UMBERTO CLERICI Sdraulig Vortex
Conductor Umberto Clerici
Our new Up Close series has been designed to celebrate Price Silk Hat and Walking Cane
music written for chamber orchestra. For our first from Dances in the Canebreaks
Running Time 75 mins no interval
concert of 2023, Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici has and more...
handpicked a selection of music that will surprise, Recommended Age 8+
delight and move you. If you thought of Stravinsky as
only the composer of large earth-shaking pieces like The Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
Rite of Spring, you will be amazed at his Pulcinella suite Conductor Umberto Clerici
- ballet music that is known for its lightness and beauty.
This will contrast with Richard Strauss’ monumental
Metamorphosen (Transformations) for 23 solo strings, Running Time 80 mins no interval
a soaring work written in the closing months of World Recommended Age 6+
War II, beloved of string players everywhere. Finally, we Friday Sunday
10 February 12 February
will also feature a brand new composition by QSO’s very 7.30pm 11.30am
own Section Principal Percussion David Montgomery.
22 23Ode to Joy Magnificent Piano
Barton Meets Beethoven Grieg’s Iconic Masterpiece
“Beethoven Ninth represents both the apex of the MAESTRO One of the most popular eras of classical music is the MAESTRO / MORNING MASTERWORKS
classical period and the start of Romanticism. music of the Romantic era - the late 19th century where
Beethoven’s music expresses the human will for composers felt free to make their work both intricate and
Barton & Serret Kalkani (QLD Premiere) emotive. The Piano Concerto of Norwegian Composer Mills Impromptu, after Schubert*
freedom as the continuation of the ideals of the
French Revolution through the means of art: his Sculthorpe Earth Cry Edvard Grieg, features such a mix of thunderous piano Grieg Piano Concerto
Ninth Symphony is a hymn to the humanist utopia and orchestra drama, side-by-side with moments of
Beethoven Symphony No.9 (Choral) gorgeous beauty, that it has never dropped from its Brahms Symphony No.1
of the equality of all humankind. Meanwhile,
Sculthorpe is the 'Australian Beethoven', the status as a favourite with audiences and pianists. Which *Saturday only
founding father of Australian classical music. Running Time 110 mins plus interval is fantastic for us, because our pianist is returning
Sculthorpe added a didgeridoo part to Earth Cry Venezuelan-Argentine pianist Sergio Tiempo, whose
Recommended Age 8+ effortless technique has won our hearts every time. Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
specifically for William Barton, 16 years after he
originally composed the piece: 'When I first heard Conductor Johannes Fritzsch
The Grieg Concerto will be paired with Brahms Symphony
William playing Earth Cry, it was summoning up the Venue Concert Hall, QPAC No.1. This astonishing masterpiece is tightly constructed like Soloist Sergio Tiempo, piano
whole landscape. It was a revelation.' This version a great piece of architecture and yet also contains many
was premiered, with William and our QSO in 2002 Conductor Umberto Clerici
layers of deep emotion. Whether you want to listen to the
and it will be a privilege to perform it live again.” Soloists William Barton, didgeridoo brilliant way these pieces make the musicians interact with Running Time 90 mins no interval (Friday)
- UMBERTO CLERICI Véronique Serret, violin each other or you simply want to be swept away in a wave of 100 mins plus interval (Saturday)
Eleanor Lyons, soprano powerful feelings, you can have it all in this concert. Recommended Age 8+
In addition to these two works by Beethoven and Deborah Humble, mezzo soprano
Sculthorpe, didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton Andrew Goodwin, tenor
and powerhouse violinist Véronique Serret recently Michael Honeyman, baritone
collaborated on a musical project called Heartland -
described as ‘a message of peace and love carried by Choir Brisbane Chamber Choir
the eagle spirit’. In this concert, you will hear their music
transformed into a stunning orchestral version.
Friday Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday
17 February 18 February 19 February 17 March 18 March
7.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 11.30am 7.30pm
24 25Sergio In Recital Hymn to Mother Earth
Scintillating Piano Excellence Breathtaking Musical Landscapes
Sergio Tiempo, a favourite with Queensland audiences SPECIAL EVENT As long as composers have been writing music, the MUSIC ON SUNDAYS
and a musician described as 'a colourist in love with natural world has been an inspiration. In this Music on
the infinite variety a piano can produce', presents a Sundays concert, Principal Guest Conductor Johannes
one-of-a-kind piano recital. In the first half, the music Chopin Prelude No.3 in G, Op.28 Fritzsch brings Mother Earth to life with a span of music Smetana The Moldau from Má Vlast
of Frédéric Chopin, the Polish genius who gave the Etude No.6 in E flat minor, Op.10 from across the globe and across history that has taken Sculthorpe From Uluru
world some of the most-loved piano music - striking Etude No.1 in A flat, Op.25 its inspiration from the natural world.
the perfect balance between emotion, complexity and Prelude No.15 in D flat, Op.28 Respighi Music from The Birds
beauty. In the second half, a collection of music written Prelude No.16 in B flat minor, Op.28 Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe will feature with
Sonata No.3 in B minor L. Boulanger Of a Spring Morning
by South American masters, from Astor Piazzolla through his evocative work From Uluru, depicting the heartland
to Heitor Villa-Lobos, completely different in their sound Moises Moleiro Joropo of the Australian outback, as will Smetana's ever-popular Mozart Piano Concerto No.27 K.595, mvt 3
world, but no less evocative. The Moldau, following the course of a river from a tiny
and more...
Piazzolla Fuga y Misterio (Escape and Mystery) stream (the flute) through to its majestic outpouring
This will be the first public piano recital using Queensland Muerte del Angel (Death of the Angel) into the ocean. Plus many other magical musical
Symphony Orchestra’s brand new Steinway piano depictions of nature. Like nature itself, this concert will Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
Jobim (arr. Tiempo) Retrato em Branco e Preto
purchased in 2022. So whether you are a connoisseur soothe you, fill you with awe and refresh your soul.
(A Portrait in White and Black) Conductor Johannes Fritzsch
of piano music or want to experience the power of this
instrument for the first time, this virtuosic performance Villa-Lobos Excerpts from A Prole do Bebê Soloist Hannah Shin, piano
is not to be missed. (The Baby’s Family), Book 1, The Dolls
Host Guy Noble
Ginastera Malambo
Running Time 80 mins no interval
Venue QSO Studio South Bank Recommended Age 6+
Soloist Sergio Tiempo, piano
Tuesday Sunday
21 March 2 April
7.30pm Running Time 90 mins plus interval 11.30am
Recommended Age 8+
26 Presented in association with the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition. 27“We love to see our favourite
musicians right there in front of us,
sharing their energy and love for
what they do. It's the most uplifting
and awe-inspiring gift!”
- SUPPORTER
28 Mia Stanton, Violin. Photographed on Maiala Country. 29The Planets Night Music
Music of the Spheres Mozart, Schoenberg and Telemann
The two main works on this concert’s program will MAESTRO / MORNING MASTERWORKS The first two composers featured in this program use QSO UP CLOSE
take you on a tour - not just of the planets - but of the word ‘night’ in the title of their compositions, but
the whole universe of sound you can create with an they couldn’t be more different. Mozart’s famous Eine
orchestra. The main work is Gustav Holst’s mighty Wagner Tannhäuser Overture (Dresden Version)* kleine Nachtmusik with one of the most recognisable Mozart Serenade No 13 in G, K.525
masterpiece The Planets, where Holst created a series opening tunes in history is a light and beautiful serenade (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik)
Golijov Three Songs for Soprano and Orchestra
of connected musical scenes, not describing the actual - a series of movements and moods, entrancing and
Schoenberg Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night)
cosmic planets, but the astrological characteristics of Holst The Planets elegant. By contrast, Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night
the Roman gods that the planets were named after. The *Saturday only draws on the emotionalism of the late Romantic Telemann Don Quixote Suite
result was an instant hit with the public. The Planets has movement. Based on a poem about two lovers walking
taken on a life of its own, from being referenced in movie in the forest at night, it unfolds slowly and powerfully.
soundtracks to being converted to anthems, but there’s Venue Concert Hall, QPAC Both of these undisputed masterpieces will be Venue QSO Studio South Bank
nothing like hearing it live and loud in the amazing performed without conductor, alongside Telemann's Director Natsuko Yoshimoto
acoustic of the QPAC Concert Hall. Conductor Shiyeon Sung
Don Quixote Suite. They will instead be directed by
Soloists Sara Macliver, soprano Concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto.
South Korean conductor Shiyeon Sung will lend her
Running Time 75 mins no interval
unique touch to this work and the equally fascinating Choir The Australian Voices
Three Songs for Soprano and Orchestra by Argentinian Recommended Age 8+
composer Osvaldo Golijov. These dreamy, cinematic songs,
performed by the radiant soprano Sara Macliver will round Running Time 80 mins no interval (Friday)
out a concert of orchestra music at its most atmospheric. 90 mins plus interval (Saturday)
Recommended Age 8+
Friday Saturday Friday
14 April 15 April 5 May
11.30am 7.30pm 7.30pm
30 31Don Quixote Love and Passion
A Musical Quest Ballet and Opera Fans Rejoice!
“In this concert, I wanted to expand the concert MAESTRO Under the baton of Johannes Fritzsch, and featuring the MUSIC ON SUNDAYS
experience with literature, theatre and drama, to glorious voices of Rebecca Cassidy and Rosario La Spina,
make it a more immersive experience. Don Quixote Queensland Symphony Orchestra will hone in on the
Mozart Piano Concerto No.24 in C minor, K.491 ultra-emotional moments - the greatest of great scenes Bizet Prelude from Carmen
is the novel that invented modernity. It teaches
us that everything is subjective, that truth is R. Strauss Don Quixote - from the world of opera and ballet. The exuberance of Prokofiev Juliet as a Young Girl
relative, and each of us can have a dream, push first love, the joy of youth, blind optimism not realising from Romeo and Juliet
for it and ultimately transform the world based on that tragedy is around the corner - it’s all here, live and
that dream. Don Quixote, in the end, is heroic for Venue Concert Hall, QPAC loud, in this glorious instalment of our much-loved Music Elgar Salut d‘amour (Love Letter)
having pursued his own passion. Every musician is Conductor Umberto Clerici on Sundays concert series. It will be melodic, dramatic,
J. Strauss Jr Roses from the South
a Don Quixote. This program was a great chance and as passionate as love itself.
Soloists Piers Lane, piano Puccini Excerpts from Tosca, La Bohème
to feature soloists from the Orchestra and my
Hyung Suk Bae, cello and Madame Butterfly
old friend, Piers Lane, who I have played chamber
Natsuko Yoshimoto, violin
music with several times.” Imants Larsens, viola and more...
- UMBERTO CLERICI
Actor Eugene Gilfedder
Featuring a mix of theatrical and visual elements, with Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
the glorious music of Richard Strauss, Umberto Clerici
and our musicians will conjure up the famous story of Running Time 90 mins plus interval Conductor Johannes Fritzsch
Don Quixote, the nobleman who deludes himself into Recommended Age 8+ Soloists Rebecca Cassidy, soprano
thinking he is a knight. This concert will also feature Rosario La Spina, tenor
drama of a different kind when Queensland favourite Host Guy Noble
Piers Lane performs Mozart’s 24th Piano Concerto - one
of his most dramatic pieces for piano and orchestra. Friday Saturday
12 May 13 May Sunday Running Time 80 mins no interval
7.30pm 1.30pm 21 May
11.30am Recommended Age 6+
32 Presented in association with 4MBS FM Festival of Classics. 33Cinematic A Baroque Tribute
Blockbusters and Beyond Bach, Mozart, Haydn & Stravinsky
Cinematic is back in 2023 with our biggest line-up ever of SPECIAL EVENT A lot of our modern music relies on single melodies, QSO UP CLOSE
film music from the screen, as well as some epic classical with other voices providing harmony underneath the
music which has underscored great movie moments. leading voice. But in the Baroque era, composers were
From sci-fi to fantasy, rom-coms to animation, Williams Up experimenting with counterpoint - the art of having Mozart Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K.546
to Zimmer, there will be something for all ages. We will multiple melodies playing simultaneously, but crafted
Titanic J.S. Bach Canon and Fugue from
also be joined by one of Brisbane’s best choirs, Voices with such precision that all the voices could be heard at
The Art of Fugue, BWV1080
of Birralee, to perform spine-tingling choral highlights, Star Wars once. The results were new forms of music - the most
(Transcribed George Benjamin)
including the mighty ‘Duel of the Fates’ from Star Wars: well-known of which was the fugue - that explored the
The Mandalorian
The Phantom Menace. This show grows in popularity every complexity and challenge of this type of composing. In Haydn Symphony No. 70 in D
year, so don’t miss out on your chance to join the fun. The Lord of the Rings this Up Close concert led by Natsuko Yoshimoto, you will
Stravinsky Concerto for Strings in D (Basel Concerto)
hear examples of this contrapuntal writing in exquisite
Love Actually
string arrangements courtesy of Mozart’s Adagio and
and more... Fugue and an arrangement of music from Bach’s The Art
of the Fugue. The Baroque connection continues with Venue QSO Studio South Bank
two small but powerful works drawing on the energy
Venue Concert Hall, QPAC and ideas of the Baroque era: Haydn’s Symphony No.70 Director Natsuko Yoshimoto
Conductor & Host Nicholas Buc and Stravinsky’s Concerto in D for string orchestra.
Choir Voices of Birralee Running Time 60 mins no interval
Recommended Age 8+
Running Time 100 mins plus interval
Recommended Age 6+
Friday Saturday Saturday Friday
26 May 27 May 27 May 2 June
7.30pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
34 35“I love the way QSO integrates
the wonder of the orchestra into
children’s entertainment. They engage
kids in music through joy and play.
It's spot on.”
- PARENT
36 Matthew Kinmont, Cello. Photographed on Maiala Country. 37QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND QPAC PRESENT
The Lost Thing Terrific Trumpet
An Orchestral Adventure Dynamic Young Musicmakers
The much-loved children's book The Lost Thing, by FAMILY EVENT In 2021, a young Finnish conductor named Tarmo MAESTRO / MORNING MASTERWORKS
Australian illustrator and author Shaun Tan, has already Peltokoski conducted the Bremen Chamber Philharmonic
been turned into an award-winning film. Now it becomes orchestra in Germany and so wowed the orchestra that
a magical concert experience, thanks to the music of Rissmann The Lost Thing - at age 21! - they employed him as their Principal Guest Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy*
acclaimed presenter and composer Paul Rissmann. Conductor. Around the same time, he was offered the
and more... Tomasi Trumpet Concerto
This is a spellbinding tale of a boy who discovers a role of Music and Artistic Director of the Latvian National
strange creature on the beach, and tries to find a place Symphony Orchestra. In an amazing coup, we are able Sibelius Symphony No.2
where it belongs. Venue Concert Hall, QPAC to bring this young rising star to Brisbane to conduct *Saturday only
Sibelius’ Symphony No.2. Described by the composer as
Conductor Jen Winley ‘a musical confession’, it spans a vast journey from the
Our musicians will perform Rissmann’s Elfman-like music
for The Lost Thing alongside other great classical pieces Presenter Paul Rissmann intimate to the epic and we know with Peltokoski leading Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
to demonstrate how composers can use an orchestra to our musicians, you will be thrilled by every moment.
Choir Voices of Birralee Conductor Tarmo Peltokoski
create different feelings and sounds. Bring your young Also in this concert our new Section Principal Trumpet
music enthusiasts to this concert which will make them Soloist Rainer Saville, trumpet
Rainer Saville, will demonstrate his chops performing
think, feel and be awed. Running Time 50 mins no interval French composer Henri Tomasi’s spectacular Trumpet
Concerto. Tomasi wanted to showcase the full expressive Running Time 65 mins no interval (Friday)
Recommended Age 4+
range of the trumpet (which rarely gets a starring role) 85 mins plus interval (Saturday)
and so his concerto drew on influences as diverse as Bach
and jazz to prove that the trumpet is easily one of the most Recommended Age 8+
versatile instruments in the orchestra. We know you’ll think
the same by the time you’ve heard this work.
Saturday Friday Saturday
10 June 16 June 17 June
10am 11.30am 7.30pm
38 39QSO Favourites Ray Plays Tchaikovsky
Your Favourites, Our Favourites The Violin Virtuoso
Every year we survey our audience and ask them to tell SPECIAL EVENT It’s been a few years, but we are beyond delighted to MAESTRO
us some of their favourite pieces, then we choose a welcome Taiwanese-Australian violinist Ray Chen back
few to perform in our QSO Favourites concert. This year to his hometown of Brisbane. Ray’s energy and charisma
our masterchef for the Favourites menu is our Chief Bizet Selections from need no introduction, and in this concert he presents Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Conductor Umberto Clerici who has hand-selected some Carmen Suites No.1 and 2 one of the greatest of all works for violin and orchestra -
Shostakovich Symphony No.8
of his favourites, to play alongside yours. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. His musical partner on the
Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez podium is Giancarlo Guerrero, who wowed us in 2018 with
At the heart of this concert is the magnificent concerto Morricone Main Theme and Love Theme his rendition of Shostakovich’s 10th Symphony. Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
for classical guitar and orchestra Concierto de Aranjuez, from Cinema Paradiso Shostakovich symphonies sometimes have a reputation Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero
performed by one of Australia’s leading classical for being intimidating, but with Guerrero providing
guitarists, Karin Schaupp. We will also have some music Prokofiev Selections from Romeo and Juliet Soloist Ray Chen, violin
Suites Nos.1, 2 and 3 expert explanations from stage, you will be taken on
from the world of opera (Carmen), ballet (Prokofiev’s a journey into the heart of a composer who used music
Romeo and Juliet) and film (Morricone’s music from to express his struggles with the government of his
Cinema Paradiso). This is a great opportunity to enjoy Running Time 100 mins plus interval
Venue Concert Hall, QPAC native land.
some music you love, hear something new, and bring a Recommended Age 8+
friend to introduce them to the orchestra. Conductor Umberto Clerici
Soloist Karin Schaupp, guitar
Running Time 80 mins plus interval
Recommended Age 8+
Saturday Saturday Friday Saturday
24 June 24 June 7 July 8 July
1.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm
40 41Beethoven and Elgar Reel Classics
Jayson Gillham Returns The Golden Age of Movie Music
A concert of sparkling colours, brilliant instrumental MAESTRO / MORNING MASTERWORKS From the 1930s to the 1980s, symphonic orchestral music SPECIAL EVENT / MUSIC ON SUNDAYS
writing and expert musicianship. Triple-threat conductor formed the emotional background of many of the great
(violinist and composer) Joseph Swensen brings his deep movies. Film composers such as Bernard Herrmann,
musical knowledge to the rich and complex challenge Beethoven Egmont Overture* Miklós Rózsa, Maurice Jarre and John Williams became James Bond
of Elgar’s Symphony No.2. Requiring precision ensemble household names through their evocative music and lush
Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 Chariots of Fire
playing and a feel for Elgar’s emotionally rich melodic orchestrations. They created soundscapes that were the
language, this masterwork of English music from 1911 Elgar Symphony No.2 emotional equal of great classical music featuring instantly The Gadfly
will be brought alive for our audiences. iconic themes that have thrilled cinemagoers for years.
*Saturday only Gone with the Wind
Joining Swensen on stage will be acclaimed Australian Conductor and film music specialist Nicholas Buc will
Out of Africa
pianist Jayson Gillham, recognised as one of the most take you on a tour of some of the great film scores of
Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
refined and elegant pianists of his generation. Jayson is this era. What you may have only ever heard through the Ben-Hur
known for his outstanding performances of Beethoven’s Conductor Joseph Swensen crackly speakers of your old TV will be heard in all their
and more...
piano concertos so you can look forward to his majestic full-frequency glory in the QPAC Concert Hall.
Soloist Jayson Gillham, piano
interpretation of Beethoven’s sparkling Piano A great concert for lovers of film, nostalgia and
Concerto No.1 orchestral music alike. Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
Running Time 90 mins no interval (Friday)
Conductor & Host Nicholas Buc
100 mins plus interval (Saturday)
Recommended Age 8+
Running Time 90 mins no interval
Recommended Age 6+
Friday Saturday Friday Sunday
28 July 29 July 11 August 13 August
11.30am 7.30pm 7.30pm 11.30am
42 43“Queensland is so fortunate to
enjoy such a high standard of classical
music. The atmosphere at QSO
concerts is captivating!”
- AUDIENCE MEMBER
44 Ashley Carter, Trombone. Photographed on Minjerribah Country. 45QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND BRISBANE FESTIVAL PRESENT
Classical Connections Guy Noble’s Great Tunes
Mozart, Haydn and Bartók A Morning of Favourites
“Divertimento denotes a work primarily designed QSO UP CLOSE Guy Noble has been hosting our Music on Sundays series MUSIC ON SUNDAYS
for the entertainment of both the listeners for 18 years, and has conducted everything from great
and the performers and was popularised in the classics through to rare gems and iconic film music.
Mozart Divertimento in E flat, K.166 To celebrate his long-standing history with this great Humperdinck Dream Pantomime from
Classical period by Haydn and Mozart. We combine
concert series, we asked him to compile some of his Hansel and Gretel
here a youthful Mozart Divertimento for winds Bartók Divertimento for String Orchestra
with Bartók’s neo-classical work, composed 165 favourite melodies to share with you. It’s a stunning Westlake Babe Concert Suite
Haydn Symphony No.45 (Farewell) list - from the mystical beauty of the finale of Sibelius’
years later, creating a parallel connection with Weber Andante e Rondo ungarese
Stravinsky’s Pulcinella from the first Up Close Fifth Symphony through the sparkle of Nigel Westlake’s
concert (see page 22). In that concert we split the Venue QSO Studio South Bank beloved soundtrack for the movie Babe. There's even a Sibelius Symphony No.5, mvt 3
strings into two equal groups (for Metamorphosen special solo from our Section Principal Bassoonist Nicole
Conductor Umberto Clerici Horner End credits from Field of Dreams
and Pulcinella), here with Bartók we will utilise Tait. This will be a morning of music to make you swoon,
all our 46 string players together.” smile and applaud. and more...
- UMBERTO CLERICI Running Time 70 mins no interval
Meanwhile, Haydn’s ‘Farewell’ Symphony features Recommended Age 8+ Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
a famous musical protest: Haydn and his orchestra Conductor & Host Guy Noble
had been away from home for a long time with their
Soloist Nicole Tait, bassoon
employer Prince Nicolas Esterházy. To drop the hint that
they were ready to go home, Haydn wrote this symphony
so that, in the last movement each musician gradually Running Time 80 mins no interval
leaves the stage one by one. It’s a highly memorable
Recommended Age 6+
piece of theatre in symphonic writing. (The rest of the
symphony is great as well!)
Friday Sunday
25 August 17 September
7.30pm 11.30am
46 47QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND BRISBANE FESTIVAL PRESENT
Clerici Conducts Mahler Heartland Classics
A Musical Odyssey Life-Affirming Music
“Every new Chief Conductor starts a Mahler MAESTRO Acclaimed Armenian violinist Sergey Khachatryan MAESTRO
cycle but few make it beyond his Fourth or Fifth makes his debut with Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Symphony. So I decided to continue a cycle started performing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto - a piece
by Alondra de la Parra in 2016: we will restart from
Justin Williams Symphony No.1 (World Premiere) which tests the calibre of all great violin soloists. Program
Mahler’s Sixth Symphony, the Tragic, and continue Mahler Symphony No.6 (Tragic) Deceptively light and lyrical, this diabolically tricky piece
Kodály Dances of Galanta
this journey in years to come. We will also hear has won the hearts of audiences everywhere - endless
great melodies and a finale with a spring in its step. Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor
a new symphony by Justin Williams, a personal
friend of mine, and colleague at Sydney Symphony Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
Dvořák Symphony No.7
This is the perfect set-up for Dvořák’s Symphony No.7,
Orchestra for years. His music ideally continues Conductor Umberto Clerici
conducted by inspiring Dutch conductor and Music
the late Romantic idiom. In a parallel dimension,
Director of Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Otto Tausk. Venue Concert Hall, QPAC
where the Second Viennese School and its 12-
Running Time 110 mins plus interval This glorious orchestral showcase is filled with tension,
tone serialism didn’t exist, his music could be the Conductor Otto Tausk
beauty and a spectacular finale. Dvořák wrote this piece
natural continuation of Strauss and Mahler.” Recommended Age 8+ to demonstrate his Czech patriotism but this symphony Soloist Sergey Khachatryan, violin
- UMBERTO CLERICI
speaks to everyone who loves deep emotion and blazing
The first thing you’ll notice about Mahler’s Sixth Symphony excitement in their music.
Running Time 90 mins plus interval
is the sheer size of the orchestra on stage - a massive
number of musicians are needed to perform this work. Recommended Age 8+
Across four huge movements Mahler deals with the idea of
fate as something inescapable, from the relentless march
that opens the music to the famous ‘hammer blows’ in
the finale (which have to be seen to be believed!). Despite
its nickname as the ‘Tragic’, the size and scope of this
symphony make it a cathartic experience. Coupled with Friday Saturday Friday Saturday
22 September 23 September 13 October 14 October
the world premiere of Justin Williams’ First Symphony, this 7.30pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm
will be one of the most epic concerts of our 2023 season.
48 Presented in association with QPAC. 49PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH OPERA AUSTRALIA
Micro-Masterpieces The Ring Cycle
Symphonic - Classical - Romantic Wagner's Magnum Opus
“With Mozart's Symphony No.39, we are starting MAESTRO / MORNING MASTERWORKS Opera Australia is bringing a new production of the Ring SPECIAL EVENT
a mini-cycle of the last three Mozart Symphonies Cycle to Brisbane in 2023, exclusive to the Queensland
(rarely played by QSO) which will continue from Performing Arts Centre. Come on an exhilarating
Rossini The Barber of Seville Overture adventure with men and maidens, gods and giants, Das Rheingold
2023 to 2025. All the music in this concert gravitates
around my programmatic theme of 2023: the Mozart Symphony No.39 dragons and dwarves. As greed and violence threaten to Die Walküre
Classical era. And with this concert, we farewell it. destroy the heavens and earth, a glimmer of hope rises
Schubert Symphony No.5* from an unexpected source. This is Wagner’s Ring Cycle Siegfried
Every piece is an homage to Mozart’s art: Prokofiev
with his classical symphony and Schubert with the Prokofiev Symphony No.1 (Classical) — the pinnacle of opera — a 15-hour epic performed over Götterdämmerung
Fifth, clearly inspired by Mozart who he admired four nights.
*Saturday only
deeply. ‘O Mozart, immortal Mozart, how many, oh
This spectacular new production by visionary Chinese Venue Lyric Theatre, QPAC
how endlessly many such comforting perceptions of
director Chen Shi-Zheng explores Wagner’s legendary
a brighter and better life hast thou brought to our Venue Concert Hall, QPAC Conductor Phillippe Auguin
tale through a futuristic lens. His global vision imagines
souls!’ (F. Schubert). Finally, Rossini is considered by Director Chen Shi-Zheng
Conductor Umberto Clerici a parallel universe where many cultures walk together.
many to be the ‘Italian Mozart’ and he refused to
Towering, moving digital panels create an immersive
adapt to Romanticism.”
virtual world. Astonishing costumes and props imagine
- UMBERTO CLERICI Running Time 65 mins no interval (Friday) Visit qso.com.au for full details.
an unknown future.
90 mins plus interval (Saturday)
For Umberto’s final performances of 2023, he has packed
in as much symphonic goodness as possible, with a Recommended Age 8+
selection of shorter symphonies that demonstrate the
power of focused creativity. Each is less than half an
hour, but contains a wealth of musical ideas. If that
wasn’t enough, we’re also including surely one of the
most famous Italian compositions of all time - Friday Saturday Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3
17 November 18 November 1-7 8 - 14 15 - 21
The Barber of Seville overture. 11.30am 7.30pm December December December
50 51“My students were so excited
to see a real live orchestra playing!
The program was highly engaging and
perfectly suited to their learning level.”
- MUSIC TEACHER
52 Lauren Manuel, French Horn. Photographed on Minjerribah Country. 53QSO Connect We believe music changes lives for the better. The power of music to We seek to provide entertaining and educational experiences across the inspire individuals and unite communities informs our QSO Connect state, through on the ground touring, digital engagement opportunities, programs, giving students, teachers and community members the and resource development. We aim to provide access to life-changing opportunity to be involved in music at every level. musical experiences for all. QSO Connect Ensemble with students from Chinchilla State School. 54 55
QSO Connect Queensland First Nations Artists and Communities Health and Wellbeing In times of disconnection, music can bring us together. In 2023, QSO is committed to expanding our First Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Health and The Health and Wellbeing Program involves It is in this spirit that QSO is honoured to work with Nations relationships and engaging in creative Wellbeing Program is an important program community-based learning and performance Queensland First Nation communities and artists, conversations with musicians, educators, academics, that promises to connect with all Queenslanders, programs, ensemble visits, wellness tracking including Nathaniel Andrew, Chris Williams and, and arts practitioners from a variety of art forms. It harnessing the power of music to bring about hope, initiatives, and applied research and evaluation. most significantly, virtuoso didgeridoo performer will involve First Nations and QSO musicians working health and happiness. State-wide initiatives include outreach programs and renowned composer William Barton. As well as side by side in Cairns, Gladstone, Mount Isa and South- to hospitals, child care centres, schools, mental being featured artists in the Orchestra’s first Maestro East Queensland. The goal is to share in the evolution It is a multi-tiered, long-term program that features health units, residential aged care and palliative care concerts of 2023, William and his musical partner of a new type of music – inclusive in its creation and partnerships across the corporate, community and homes and detention centres state-wide, as well as Véronique Serret will take a leadership role in creating experience, unique to our nation, and moving and research worlds, aimed at working together to better corporate integration programs to track how music meaningful connections between the Orchestra and powerful for all who hear it. understand and use the power of music. can aid in creating healthy workplaces. our Indigenous colleagues and communities, and collectively reach new audiences. Principal Piccolo Kate Lawson with students from Hymba Yumba Independent School. Musicians performing for aged care residents. 56 57
QSO
Connect
Regional
QSO is proud to perform for communities across
the state with different sized performance groups,
including the full Orchestra, the versatile 13-piece
touring ensemble, as well as smaller chamber
groups. We seek to inspire music making and
creativity with a mix of live and digital activities.
In partnership with communities and other arts
organisations, our musicians perform side-by-side
with students and community members, as well
as providing specialised instrumental workshops
and tailored mentoring experiences.
Education
QSO offers a variety of live activities and events in
Brisbane and regionally, in addition to interactive
online engagement opportunities. In 2023, award-
winning composer and presenter Paul Rissmann
will work with the Orchestra to present engaging
and interactive Education and Family concerts in
the QPAC Concert Hall in June.
Our QSO Connect School Package is offered to all Day in the Orchestra Sing with the Orchestra
schools in Queensland, and includes free access This is an extraordinary opportunity for community This is a program for anyone who loves choral singing
to our digital concerts and learning resources. instrumentalists from all over Queensland to attend and wants to experience the power of singing with a
a weekend workshop with Queensland Symphony full symphony orchestra. Be challenged by engaging
Orchestra. Participants will rehearse core symphonic repertoire from the world’s greatest composers in a
repertoire sitting side-by-side with QSO musicians, friendly and supportive environment. Choral specialist
Compose culminating in a public performance with the
Orchestra in the QSO Studio.
Brett Weymark returns in 2023 for a full day of rehearsals
leading to a workshop performance with the Orchestra in
Designed to develop students’ creativity and the QSO Studio.
understanding of writing for orchestral instruments, Friday 14 & Saturday 15 July 2023
our Compose Program provides students with Saturday 29 April 2023
the opportunity to hone their compositional skills
through workshops and online resources. The senior
program culminates in a public performance with
a QSO ensemble. In 2023, the Compose Program
will involve collaborations with First Nations Elders
and storytellers.
To explore all of our QSO Connect is made possible
Young Instrumentalist Prize QSO Connect offerings, by the generosity of our
Now in its 24th year, the Young Instrumentalist visit qso.com.au/qsoconnect. supporters - Tim Fairfax AC
Prize offers talented Queensland secondary school and Gina Fairfax, Tim Fairfax
If you would like to enquire about Family Foundation, Frazer Family
students the opportunity to win cash prizes,
our QSO Connect School Package Foundation, Brisbane Airport
performance opportunities and mentoring to support
and opportunities to engage with Corporation, and ADFAS.
their future musical endeavours. Auditions are by
QSO Connect, contact our team –
audio video recording, and the Finalists’ Recital will
P: 07 3833 5035
be on Saturday 1 April 2023 in the QSO Studio.
E: edcom@qso.com.au
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The perfect opportunity to sit back,
soak in the beautiful music and forget
the troubles of the world.”
- AUDIENCE MEMBER
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