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NEW BEGINNINGS. 2022 SEASON 1
How wonderful it is to be a part of the Sydney
Symphony Orchestra’s new chapter – this is a city
that will always be home for me.
Having worked with the Sydney As an Orchestra, we’re constantly The 2022 Season will inspire
Symphony as a conductor over searching within ourselves to bring curiosity and seek to ignite
the last 25 years, I have always you performances of excellence. questions about the way different
marvelled at the versatility of At the Sydney Symphony, the pieces speak to each other.
this community of musicians. opportunity to perform at the It will also be my privilege to
The Sydney Symphony has always very best level is our raison d’etre. introduce you to musicians
displayed this quality with its I’ve worked with throughout my
robust, courageous and sensitive Curiosity is an essential element career – artists of unassailable
approach to performances. of a wonderful experience for both virtuosity with whom you will
audiences and artists – it provides find an instant and powerful
So it’s deeply meaningful – and the opportunity to take another connection. Their artistic passion
a terrific honour – to now be Chief look at the works we think we know is always obvious and inescapable,
Conductor. As we return to live and find new things to love in them. inspiring great performances from
performances in 2022 and with We will continue to explore new all of us. Performance achieves
the reopening of the Concert Hall in ground in our music making and new heights when you work with
the Sydney Opera House, this encourage you to come with us. artists with whom you share
is an extraordinary time to begin While exploring the best new music a strong connection. All of them
this partnership. or rediscovering the works we love possess the greatest artistic
and treasure, there’s always a integrity and commitment.
moment to excite and spark our
collective imagination.
Relevance is timeless. Masterpieces
are masterpieces because they
encompass big themes that
speak to us all. Our performances
can get to the heart of a piece
and express its ideas in ways
that are instinctive and moving
and resonate completely.
WELCOME “In 2022, we hope to inspire your
curiosity as we take a fresh look
at the world’s most moving music
TO 2022
and meet the artists whom we are
Principal Partner
Supporting
excited to welcome to Sydney.”
Simone Young
in 2022 Simone Young am, Chief Conductor
S i m o n e o u n gY , C h i e f C o n d u c t o r
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RETURN TO THE
We make our return to the stage There’s plenty to enjoy
with these special concerts this Autumn.
in the heart of the city.
Be uplifted by Schubert’s
SYDNEY OPERA
Rediscover the beauty of our Great Symphony and Beethoven’s
city as the leaves fall and First Symphony. Experience
music vibrates once again the passion of Tchaikovsky’s
through the Sydney Town Hall. Fourth Symphony and great
piano concertos by Brahms and
HOUSE
Rachmaninov. Discover concertos
by Haydn, Stamitz and Strauss
featuring our very own Sydney
Symphony musicians as soloists.
Just add any of these concerts
to your Series Pack. The more
concerts you add, the larger the
savings. You can also include We have been resident at the Fresh perspectives
any of these concerts in our Sydney Opera House since this
magnificent building opened in Enjoy the stunning interior design
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1973. Over the decades, we have within the soaring architecture,
Thank you for helping to welcomed some of the greatest a new elegant passageway and
support the Sydney Symphony names in classical music, with lift, making it easier for you to
as we continue to keep the landmark performances that travel between the Northern and
future of music alive. have become part of the popular Southern Foyers and access all
history of Australian culture. levels of the Concert Hall, and
enjoy improved sightlines thanks
In July, we will be back beneath to the re-engineered stage.
the Opera House sails following
the historic Concert Hall Looking outside, Sydney is the
upgrade – with the full force ever-beautiful backdrop. With the
of a new acoustic experience. glittering blue harbour to one side
and the leafy green Royal Botanic
A new experience Gardens to the other, there isn’t
a more iconic location to play
Feel the power of music with the world’s most moving music.
an enhanced acoustic that will
transform the experience of Here for everyone
live symphonic music. From
moments of peacefulness and As an orchestra here to serve
quiet to thunderous finales, Sydney, we’re pleased that these
the renewed Concert Hall improvements include additional
experience will be a revelation. accessible seating positions
and easier independent travel
throughout the venue for
all of our patrons. If you’d like
to find out more, please get in
touch with us.
WE BEGIN
IN THE HEART
OF THE CITY
AUTUMN AT THE
SYDNEY TOWN HALL
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THE GREAT SYMPHONY JOYFUL BEGINNINGS SIDES OF STRAUSS
MOZART & SCHUBERT BEETHOVEN DIANA DOHERTY PERFORMS
AUTUMN
SYMPHONY NO.1 STRAUSS’ OBOE CONCERTO
SEASON
D i an D o h e r t , y P r in c p al O b o e
D a v i d El t o n , P r i n c p a l r u m p T e t
o b i T a s B r e i ,d P r i n c p a l V i o l a
Mozart’s Symphony No.25, written It’s time to rediscover the joy of Written late in his life, Strauss’ Oboe
when he was just 17, is compelling Beethoven’s First Symphony and Concerto is a dazzling masterclass
music that brings to light his startling, some of the early Classical masters. in melody by one of the greatest of
expressive maturity – moving between melodists, and its rich, flowing writing is
Czech composer Jan Vaňhal was
edge-of-the-seat drama to calmness skilfully brought to life by our Principal
one of the great Viennese composers
and on to a swelling finale, creating a Oboe Diana Doherty. Known around
of his era and this symphony contains
journey from the serious to the thrilling. the world for her prodigious talent and
all the drama and spirit that made his
dynamic stage presence, her bravura
Schubert’s Ninth Symphony, known style so popular. His Czech compatriot
performances of this work set her
as his Great symphony, certainly Carl Stamitz was a contemporary,
apart from all others. If you’ve never
deserves its nickname – amazing best known for his joyful Viola Concerto.
heard the extraordinarily expressive
us with sublime melodies inspired With Principal Viola Tobias Breider
power of the oboe as a solo instrument,
by Romantic ideals of beauty and as soloist, audiences will hear this
this is the perfect place to start.
expression. Our performance is remarkable work in all its radiance.
complete with the astonishingly Brilliantly passionate, this suite from
Full of irrepressible and exhilarating
beautiful sounds of our Principal the opera Der Rosenkavalier reveals
energy, Beethoven’s audacious
Trumpet David Elton performing another side of Strauss. It’s a dazzling,
First Symphony signalled to all Vienna
Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto. silvery tale of emotion and romance
the arrival of a powerful new genius
to complete a performance of Strauss’
at the dawn of a new century.
most captivating works, alongside
famous opera overtures by Weber
and Mozart.
MOZART Symphony No.25 VAŇHAL Sinfonia in D WEBER Der Freischütz: Overture
HAYDN Trumpet Concerto STAMITZ Viola Concerto R STRAUSS Oboe Concerto
SCHUBERT BEETHOVEN Symphony No.1 MOZART
Symphony No.9, The Great The Marriage of Figaro: Overture
ANDREW HAVERON director and violin R STRAUSS Der Rosenkavalier: Suite
UMBERTO CLERICI conductor TOBIAS BREIDER viola
DAVID ELTON trumpet UMBERTO CLERICI conductor
DIANA DOHERTY oboe
Wednesday 30 March, 8pm Friday 8 April, 11am Friday 22 April, 11am
Thursday 31 March, 1.30pm Saturday 9 April, 2pm Saturday 23 April, 2pm
Friday 1 April, 8pm Sydney Town Hall Sydney Town Hall
Saturday 2 April, 8pm
Sydney Town Hall
MARCH – JUNE
SYDNEY TOWN HALL
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POWER & PASSION INSPIRED
BRAHMS & TCHAIKOVSKY ALEXANDER GAVRYLYUK
W INTER
PERFORMS RACHMANINOV 2
& SPRING
First it was a work for two pianos,
then a symphony, and finally the
SEASON
mighty piano concerto we hear today.
Brahms’ rich, lush Piano Concerto
No.1 showcases his inventive brilliance
– from its enormous opening through
to its energetic finale, realised here
with the pianistic verve and energy of
Simon Trpčeski.
Brahms and Tchaikovsky are a
powerful pairing as they share the
same daring Romantic spirit.
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4 opens
with an arresting motif from the
horns – described by Tchaikovsky
as his depiction of Fate. What follows
is a vast and beautiful journey through
movements that are, by turns, lyrical
and light-hearted, leading to a famous
and thrilling finale.
JESSICA WELLS Rachmaninov’s Second Piano GRIEG Peer Gynt Suite No.1
Uplift Concerto is not only one of his RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No.2
Fifty Fanfares Commission most famous pieces, but the work DEBORAH CHEETHAM
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No.1 that truly established him as a Ghost Light
composer of extraordinary power.
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4 Fifty Fanfares Commission
With searing honesty in every
emotion, Rachmaninov’s passion RAUTAVAARA
MIGUEL HARTH-BEDOYA conductor Symphony No.7, Angel of Light
finds an exciting voice in soloist
SIMON TRPČESKI piano
Alexander Gavrylyuk. BENJAMIN NORTHEY conductor
The ethereal music of Grieg and ALEXANDER GAVRYLYUK piano
Rautavaara both create worlds of
contrast. Peer Gynt, with its glorious
depiction of morning and narrow
Wednesday 4 May, 8pm escape from the trolls in the Hall of Wednesday 1 June, 8pm
Thursday 5 May, 1.30pm the Mountain King, and Rautavaara’s Thursday 2 June, 1.30pm
JUNE – DECEMBER
Friday 6 May, 8pm angelic Symphony No.7 are full of Friday 3 June, 8pm
Saturday 7 May, 8pm lush string sounds, floating melodies Saturday 4 June, 8pm
Sydney Town Hall and hidden drama. Both tell the stories Sydney Town Hall
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
of Northern Europe’s long memory
and love of a mythical past that
has inspired the dreams of so
CITY RECITAL HALL
many composers.
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DREAMY CLASSICS BOLD & BRILLIANT
THE ITALIAN BAROQUE
SHINING BRIGHTLY
INSPIRED BY BACH
JOYFUL IMPRESSIONS
BEETHOVEN & MOZART
ALEXANDER GAVRYLYUK
IN RECITAL
H ar y B e n t s , A s o c i a te C o n c e r t m a s e r
Ra c h e l S il,ve r H o r n
The riches of the Venetian empire Like his father Johann Sebastian, Two joyful chamber pieces. Two
weren’t just silk and gold. The Italian CPE Bach was one of the most classical composers. While we don’t
Baroque lavished crowds with some celebrated composers of his know for whom Beethoven wrote
of the most glorious and uplifting day, and his voice was just as his Sextet for Horns and String Quartet,
compositions of the time – five of original. Written as music evolved it’s clear he had two masterful horn
which you’ll experience tonight. from Baroque to Classical, his players in mind. The work is a perfect
Symphony in A is, in equal parts, platform for our musicians as they
In Monteverdi’s intricate Sinfonia,
opulent and bright – a masterful meet the challenge of this energetic
we hear a breathtaking moment of
progression of his father’s style, and exuberant music.
majestic writing. Gabrieli’s Canzona
superbly heard in Johann Sebastian’s
effortlessly soars as it once did from Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet, while
Concerto for Oboe and Violin.
the galleries of Venice’s San Marco, more tranquil, is equally uplifting.
This shining example of what made
while Vivaldi and Corelli’s glittering One of the first influential pieces
the older Bach the master of the
concerti showcase their virtuosity to feature the then still-new clarinet,
Baroque is an opportunity for Sydney
in writing for strings. This ‘Italian style’ this music has an exuberance
Symphony soloists to shine as well.
echoes through French composer and extraordinary emotional depth
Rebel’s audacious Les élémens. Inspired by both Bachs, as well as that is pure musical delight.
It’s a vivid, colourful and relentlessly Mozart and Haydn, Mendelssohn’s
inventive ride – a musical creation story String Symphony completes this
unlike anything you’ve heard before. captivating performance. While there
Conductor Benjamin Bayl, a specialist are musical nods to the old masters
in Baroque music, is our guide. throughout, this work’s infectious
happiness is the composer's music
at its most glorious.
A l exa n d r G a v r y l u k / M a r c o B o r g e v
Alexander Gavrylyuk has been one of Sydney's favourite pianists since his BEETHOVEN MONTEVERDI L’Orfeo: Sinfonia CPE BACH Symphony in A BEETHOVEN
very first performances here. He makes a return with a recital program Piano Sonata No.14, Moonlight Sextet for Horns and String Quartet
GABRIELI JS BACH
that demands all his virtuosic power. The dark and dreamy opening bars of
CHOPIN Nocturne in D flat Canzona for Brass and Strings Concerto for Oboe and Violin MOZART Clarinet Quintet
Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata start a journey through the music of the great
pianist-composers. CHOPIN Military Polonaise VIVALDI Concerto for Four Violins MENDELSSOHN SYDNEY SYMPHONY
LISZT Consolation No.3 CORELLI Concerto Grosso No.4 String Symphony No.7 ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS
From the melting romance of Chopin’s Nocturne and the spectacle of Liszt’s
LISZT Tarantella JF REBEL Les élémens Francesco Celata, Fenella Gill,
Tarantella, to Debussy’s gentle and swirling Arabesques and the unfolding drama ANDREW HAVERON director and violin
DEBUSSY Two Arabesques Euan Harvey, Jane Hazelwood,
of Rachmaninov’s mighty Second Sonata, the inspiring Alexander Gavrylyuk BENJAMIN BAYL conductor SHEFALI PRYOR oboe
is here to enchant us all. RACHMANINOV Piano Sonata No.2 Emily Long, Justine Marsden,
HARRY BENNETTS violin Marina Marsden, Marnie Sebire,
ALEXANDER GAVRYLYUK piano Adrian Wallis, Fiona Ziegler, Léone Ziegler
Monday 6 June, 7pm Wednesday 8 June, 7pm Wednesday 22 June, 7pm Friday 24 June, 6pm
City Recital Hall Thursday 9 June, 7pm Thursday 23 June, 7pm Saturday 25 June, 6pm
City Recital Hall City Recital Hall Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
International Pianists in Recital Classics in the City Classics in the City Cocktail Hour
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CELEBRATING CELEBRATING
THE CONCERT HALL THE CONCERT HALL
SIMONE YOUNG SIMONE YOUNG & HILARY HAHN
CONDUCTS MAHLER 2
Hilary Hahn/OJ Slaughter
To celebrate a season of new beginnings, we turn to Mahler’s mighty Second WILLIAM BARTON Hilary Hahn is one of the most celebrated violinists to be heard today. CATHY MILLIKEN
Symphony with our new Chief Conductor, Simone Young. Mahler worked Fifty Fanfares Commission In her long-awaited return to Sydney, her stunning virtuosity finds its perfect Fifty Fanfares Commission
on this symphony in Hamburg as musical director for the Hamburg State MAHLER Symphony No.2, Resurrection pairing with Simone Young as conductor. PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No.1
Opera – the same company for which Simone Young recently held the same TCHAIKOVSKY
From its haunting opening to its blisteringly intense moments, Prokofiev’s
position. Popularly known as the Resurrection Symphony, it’s one of Mahler’s SIMONE YOUNG conductor
Violin Concerto No.1 was an early triumph for Hahn as her turbo-charged Symphony No.6, Pathétique
best known and most celebrated. A powerful, soul-shaking landscape of sound. NICOLE CAR soprano technique captivated critics and audiences around the world.
A passionate and expansive journey that would eventually, in Mahler’s words, SIMONE YOUNG conductor
MICHELLE DeYOUNG mezzo-soprano
raise “to the highest heights.” With its dramatic highlights and tender melodies, Tchaikovsky described
SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS HILARY HAHN violin
his Sixth Symphony as “the best thing I ever composed or shall compose.”
It’s a major endeavour and Mahler’s extraordinary use of voice adds an emotional
Who better to conduct the work than Simone Young as we continue to
intensity to the experience that delivers on his intentions. This is the perfect work
celebrate our return to the Concert Hall.
to mark our return to one of the world’s most famous concert halls.
An exciting new work from First Nations composer William Barton also marks
the spirit of the occasion and the site of our celebration. Wednesday 20 July, 8pm Thursday 28 July, 1.30pm
Thursday 21 July, 8pm Friday 29 July, 8pm
Friday 22 July, 8pm Saturday 30 July, 8pm
Saturday 23 July, 8pm Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Sunday 24 July, 2pm
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Abercrombie & Kent Masters Series
Emirates Special Event Thursday Afternoon Symphony
Simone Young, Chief Conductor Sunday Afternoon Symphony Emirates Special Event
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POETRY IN SOUND
BO SKOVHUS IN RECITAL
MUSIC FOR THE SOUL
SIMONE YOUNG CONDUCTS
BEETHOVEN ILLUMINATED
JAVIER PERIANES TONIGHT WE DREAM
A GERMAN REQUIEM PERFORMS BEETHOVEN
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
WITH SIMONE YOUNG
Em a M a t h e w s C / a r o l y n M a c k y C l a r k
J a v i e r Pe r i a n s / I g o r S t u d i o
B o S ok v h u s / R o l a n d U n g e r
A recital is an excellent way to get to Profound, intimate and stunningly By the age of 30, deafness was already
know an artist – in this case, legendary beautiful – Brahms’ epic choral encroaching on Beethoven’s world.
Danish baritone Bo Skovhus, whose piece defied the usual thoughts of Thanks to a letter he wrote in 1802 (which
extraordinary voice is often a feature mortality and instead stands as a was discovered 25 years later), we have
at New York’s Metropolitan Opera testament to the human spirit itself. some insight into the dark emotional
and other major houses around the Brahms often privately referred state he found himself – something
globe. Skovhus reunites with long-time to the piece as “a human requiem.” masterfully captured by Brett Dean’s
collaborator Simone Young, on this This performance brings together great Testament, and further proof of what
occasion as piano accompanist, musical forces to realise the work’s the extraordinary Beethoven was able
for this recital featuring songs by full power including Danish opera star, to achieve, personally and artistically,
Vienna’s greatest composers. Bo Skovhus, soprano Emma Matthews with his later work.
and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
From the 18th century elegance of With his Third Piano Concerto, we launch
Haydn and the lyrics of London poet With its deeply moving message of love into a multi-year project presenting all
Anne Hunter to the innovations of the and hope, this is an uplifting meditation of Beethoven’s piano concertos with
great melodist Schubert and the on life and light that speaks to us all. Javier Perianes, a musician renowned
Oscar-winning Stolz, these are light, for his supreme grasp of Beethoven’s
golden songs about life and love that rich musical architecture. Cut from the
will captivate and move, sung by one same cloth of genius as his fifth and
of the celebrated voices of our time. ninth symphonies, Beethoven’s Eroica
Symphony is a blazing, heroic work
that’s a triumph of spirit and art. It’s an
appropriate finale to this first chapter of
our Beethoven project.
A selection of songs by BRAHMS A German Requiem BRETT DEAN Testament MENDELSSOHN
Haydn, Schubert and Stolz
SIMONE YOUNG conductor
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.3 “Are you sure that we are awake? A Midsummer Night’s Dream
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.3, Eroica
SIMONE YOUNG piano
BO SKOVHUS baritone
EMMA MATTHEWS soprano It seems to me that yet we sleep, A collaboration with
BELVOIR ST THEATRE
BO SKOVHUS baritone SIMONE YOUNG conductor
SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS JAVIER PERIANES piano we dream…” SIMONE YOUNG conductor
EAMON FLACK director and adaptor
With Simone Young at the helm, we enter the Shakespearean dreamscape
SAMANTHA CLARKE soprano
that inspired this joyful score by Mendelssohn. Composed in 1834 as incidental
music to be heard between scenes of the play, it’s now usually performed in ANNA DOWSLEY mezzo-soprano
the concert hall alongside Shakespeare’s words – a truly charming collaborative CANTILLATION chorus
celebration of music and theatre.
Friday 5 August, 11am Friday 5 August, 7pm Wednesday 10 August, 8pm As a bookend for our celebratory opening weeks, we join forces with Belvoir Friday 26 August, 11am
Saturday 6 August, 2pm Friday 12 August, 8pm St Theatre and director and adaptor Eamon Flack to perform Mendelssohn’s Friday 26 August, 7pm
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Sunday 7 August, 2pm Saturday 13 August, 8pm magical music and scenes from Shakespeare’s enchanting play. Sit back as Saturday 27 August, 2pm
we travel to mythical Athens, to a world of fairies, enchanted forests and the Saturday 27 August, 7pm
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House famous wedding march that still announces newlyweds as they walk down
the aisle today. Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Tea & Symphony
Casual Fridays Casual Fridays
Emirates Great Classics Emirates Great Classics
Tea & Symphony Sunday Afternoon Symphony Abercrombie & Kent Masters Series Emirates Special Event
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PURE JOY RECOMPOSED WOODWIND VARIATIONS MASTERS OF DRAMA TOWARDS SERENITY
RAY CHEN PERFORMS MAX RICHTER: REFLECTIONS YEOL EUM SON IN RECITAL YEOL EUM SON DEBUSSY, COPLAND
MENDELSSOHN’S THE FOUR SEASONS RAVEL, NIELSEN & STRAUSS PERFORMS MOZART & VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
VIOLIN CONCERTO
Em a S h o l , A s o c i a t e P r i n c p a l F l u t e
e o l Y u E m S o n / Wo n g c h u l A n
R a y C h J e unl i / a H a r g e v s
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is Vast canyons, distant mountains, red Poetic and pensive. Bold and brilliant. Meet our youngest pianist in this Bringing her captivating touch to one of Debussy’s La mer represented
wonderfully uplifting, which is why it dust – Nico Muhly’s Control is as intense Silvery and soft. Woodwinds reflect series, Yeol Eum Son, as she makes Mozart’s best-known piano concertos, a breakthrough. The French
remains so popular. Composed near and arresting as the Utah landscape the moods of life in all its colours her Sydney debut. In 2004, she made Yeol Eum Son shows us why she’s in Impressionists had liberated painting
the end of a career that barely spanned which was its inspiration. An emerging – often in just one breath. Prepare waves with her New York Philharmonic such global demand. Opening softly, and music was quick to follow.
three decades, Mendelssohn poured force in contemporary classical music, for an audacious masterclass as debut at just 18. In 2011, she took the work grows to unleash a taut and Here, the great master of musical colour
his soul into the work. Written for a Muhly’s music experiments with both our Sydney Symphony woodwind the silver medal in the Tchaikovsky brilliant musical drama – broken only creates shifting moods of excitement
friend and star violinist, Mendelssohn’s movement and perspective while gazing family breathe life into three Piano Competition. by the gorgeous, slow movement which and splendour that capture his lifelong
high-energy concerto demands an towards the horizon. audience favourites. provides a serene moment where we love of the sea – “endless and beautiful”.
In this concert, we see the reasons for
astonishing versatility and expressive With his less-is-more minimalism, can feel the sunshine break through.
With Ravel’s beautiful Le Tombeau her success as she tackles the most We hear a similar versatility in Copland’s
range from its soloist – in this case, Max Richter has become a Hollywood de Couperin celebrating the memory varied of piano forms – themes and Of equal theatricality is Rachmaninov’s Clarinet Concerto. Originally written
the brilliant Australian violinist favourite, with credits for a diversity of of friends, the playful character variations. Yeol Eum Son coaxes out thrilling Symphonic Dances – a sweeping for the great Benny Goodman and
Ray Chen. As Gramophone asked: films including those by Martin Scorsese sketches of Nielsen’s Wind Quartet, each melody’s mood before spinning love letter to his homeland, rumbling closely associated with the American
“What more could you want?” and Clint Eastwood, and episodes and Strauss’ cheeky depiction of it through many transformations. with nostalgic nods to Russian church landscape and people, its bittersweet
Written between his sublime Eroica of Black Mirror and Peaky Blinders. Till, a prankster from German folklore, From the crystalline thrills of Haydn music, fellow artists and his own melodies give way to Latin American
and stormy fifth symphony, Beethoven’s Richter’s reimagined Four Seasons these works are “life” portraits and Arvo Pärt to the richer tones of earlier works. and jazz-like rhythms and the
Fourth Symphony is the composer draws on Vivaldi’s best moments, infused with ingenuity and wit. the Romantics Tchaikovsky, Franck, optimistic spirit of the New World.
keeping the work’s original drama and In his Variations on a Theme by Joseph
at his most direct, possessing a Alkan and Rachmaninov and the
excitement – yet making the familiar Haydn, Brahms goes large – providing Soloist James Burke makes his concerto
harmonic daring and perhaps the jazzy variations of Kapustin, this is an
feel fresh and new. us with orchestral music that’s as debut with the Sydney Symphony in this
most beautiful slow movement of opportunity to hear a brilliant young
moving as it is masterly. Our former performance which sees the welcome
any of his symphonies – a rare and We’re joined for this performance by artist and international star in her first
Chief Conductor Edo de Waart makes return of our Principal Guest Conductor
unmissable treat. star violinist Ray Chen whose vivacious and only Australian recital for 2022.
a welcome return to conduct these Donald Runnicles.
playing brings Richter’s distinctive and dramatic masterpieces.
evocative music to life.
MARIA GRENFELL Clockwerk NICO MUHLY Control RAVEL arr. Jones HAYDN Andante and Variations in F minor ANDREW HOWES DEBUSSY La mer
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto MAX RICHTER Le Tombeau de Couperin TCHAIKOVSKY Theme and Variations in F Luminifera – Wild Light for Orchestra COPLAND Clarinet Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.4 The Four Seasons Recomposed NIELSEN Wind Quintet ARVO PÄRT Fifty Fanfares Commission JOSEPH TWIST
R STRAUSS arr. Hasenöhrl Variations on the Healing of Arinushka BRAHMS Fifty Fanfares Commission
GEMMA NEW conductor GEMMA NEW conductor Till Eulenspiegel Another Way ALKAN Le festin d’Esope Variations on a Theme by
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
RAY CHEN violin RAY CHEN violin FRANCK Prelude, Fugue and Variation Joseph Haydn
SYDNEY SYMPHONY Symphony No.5
RACHMANINOV MOZART Piano Concerto No.20
ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS Variations on a theme of Corelli RACHMANINOV Symphonic Dances*
Harry Bennetts, Kees Boersma,
DONALD RUNNICLES conductor
KAPUSTIN Variations JAMES BURKE clarinet
Francesco Celata, Todd Gibson-Cornish, EDO DE WAART conductor
Euan Harvey, Shefali Pryor, YEOL EUM SON piano YEOL EUM SON piano
Emma Sholl, Matthew Wilkie *This piece is not included in Tea & Symphony
Thursday 18 August, 1.30pm Friday 19 August, 8pm Friday 2 September, 6pm Monday 5 September, 7pm Friday 9 September, 11am* Thursday 15 September, 1.30pm
Sunday 21 August, 2pm Saturday 20 August, 8pm Saturday 3 September, 6pm City Recital Hall Friday 9 September, 7pm Friday 16 September, 7pm
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House Saturday 10 September, 2pm Saturday 17 September, 2pm
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Tea & Symphony Thursday Afternoon Symphony
Thursday Afternoon Symphony Casual Fridays Casual Fridays
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18 19RISING ROMANCE TWO MASTERS AT PLAY COLOURFUL SOUNDS FRENCH IMPRESSIONS CELEBRATING MOZART HEARTFELT ROMANTICS
AUGUSTIN HADELICH ANDREA LAM RAVEL’S PIANO CONCERTO JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET MOZART’S SCHUBERT & BRAHMS
PERFORMS BRAHMS PERFORMS MOZART IN RECITAL HAFFNER SERENADE
C a t h e r in H e w gil , P r in c p al C e l o
J e a n - E f l a m B a v o u ez t / B e n E a l o v e g a
A n dr e w H a ve r o n , C o n c e r t m a s e r
A n d r e a L a m / i s a - M r i e M az u c o
A u g s t i n H a d e l i c h / Lu a a l Ve n t i a
From its gripping opening to its Out of the twenty-seven piano concertos Through whirling clouds, waltzing It takes a certain something to Music’s Classical style reached its Stormy, bold, spirited – emotions
gorgeously drawn melodies, by Mozart, his twenty-second remains couples may be faintly distinguished… capture the delicacy of French music. peak with Mozart, and his mastery is run high in Schubert’s Fantasia.
Brahms’ Violin Concerto enthrals one of his most popular. Renowned And in this concert, we hear one of evident in this Serenade for Orchestra. Originally written as a piano duet,
So writes Ravel in his preface to La
and moves with its colourful splendour. for her interpretations of Mozart, the masters at work: Jean-Efflam Written in 1776 when Mozart was Alexandre Oguey’s innovative
valse. A piece inspired by the waltzes
An absolute tour de force for any “a model of clarity and fleetness” Bavouzet. With his light touch and just 20, the piece is dedicated to a arrangement lets an oboe and string
of 19th century imperial Vienna and
violinist, this masterpiece provides a (The Times), Andrea Lam brings her deep sensitivity, Bavouzet brings to family friend, Marie Elisabeth Haffner, quintet do the honours – bringing
subsequently coloured by the experience
perfect introduction to the astonishing pinpoint accuracy to reveal the work’s life some of the most evocative and to mark the occasion of her wedding. extra colour and brightness to some
of WW I, it remains a “waltz to end all
Augustin Hadelich. Sydney audiences beauty in all its striking contrast poetic music ever written for piano. of Schubert’s best music. Lighter
waltzes.” Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G At almost an hour in length, it stands
can finally hear this Grammy and zest. in tone, the same romantic spirit
is infused with the spirit of American From the fireworks and moonlight alone amongst Mozart’s instrumental
Award-winning musician whose soars in Brahms’ String Quartet No.3,
The rhythms of the river Rhine follow. jazz after his 1928 tour of the US. The of Debussy’s gorgeous Suite music – and tells a story of inexhaustible
artistic power seems to move where even at the music’s boldest, the
Inspired by his travels through the work’s demand for technical versatility bergamasque (including the famous creativity as he takes us through eight
musical mountains “with tensile sounds of tenderness are unmistakable.
German countryside, and written in and flair make it the perfect showcase Clair de lune) and Preludes, to the stunning movements. From a bright
strength and sinew” (Gramophone).
just five euphoric weeks, Schumann’s for French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. dream-like nocturnes of late-Romantic and optimistic beginning to gorgeous
Principal Guest Conductor spirited Rhenish Symphony creates and Impressionist composers including slow movements and sparkling dances,
Written a century earlier, Hector Berlioz’s
Donald Runnicles is celebrated an awe-inspiring symphonic landscape, Fauré, Pierné and Decaux, Bavouzet music like this is unforgettable.
Symphonie fantastique was completely
for his interpretation of Bruckner’s from gentle beginnings on the mighty captures the many shades and
revolutionary. A poet’s dream made into
work. His Symphony No.3 (popularly river of Europe to an exhilarating, colours of this music with a technique
music, it unfolds the story of a musician
known as his Wagner Symphony) surging journey’s end. “so polished that precious few of his
grappling with unrequited and obsessive
is a wave of glorious sound and colleagues could claim superiority”
love. Ending in a gathering of witches,
themes, with contrasts of intimacy (Gramophone).
this great musical drama still has the
and radiance which give way
power to surprise and even astonish.
to a surging, triumphant finale.
MELODY EÖTVÖS ELENA KATS-CHERNIN RAVEL La valse PIERNÉ Nocturne en forme de valse MOZART March in D, K.249 SCHUBERT arr. Oguey
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BRAHMS Violin Concerto Fifty Fanfares Commission CHLOÉ CHARODY DECAUX Clairs de lune: Le cimetière BRAHMS String Quartet No.3
MOZART Piano Concerto No.22 ANDREW HAVERON
BRUCKNER Symphony No.3, Wagner Reconciliation DEBUSSY Suite bergamasque director and violin SYDNEY SYMPHONY
SCHUMANN Fifty Fanfares Commission BOULEZ Notations
DONALD RUNNICLES conductor Symphony No.3, Rhenish ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS
BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique DEBUSSY Preludes, Book II
AUGUSTIN HADELICH violin Harry Bennetts, David Campbell,
JOHANNES FRITZSCH conductor PIETARI INKINEN conductor Diana Doherty, Rebecca Gill,
JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET piano
ANDREA LAM piano JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET piano Claire Herrick, Catherine Hewgill,
Kirsty Hilton, Stuart Johnson,
Leah Lynn, Amanda Verner
Wednesday 21 September, 8pm Thursday 6 October, 1.30pm Wednesday 12 October, 8pm Monday 17 October, 7pm Wednesday 19 October, 7pm Friday 21 October, 6pm
Friday 23 September, 8pm Sunday 9 October, 2pm Friday 14 October, 8pm City Recital Hall Thursday 20 October, 7pm Saturday 22 October, 6pm
Saturday 24 September, 8pm Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Saturday 15 October, 8pm City Recital Hall Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Thursday Afternoon Symphony
Abercrombie & Kent Masters Series Sunday Afternoon Symphony Abercrombie & Kent Masters Series International Pianists in Recital Classics in the City Cocktail Hour
20 21HEART TO HEART POWERFUL MOVEMENTS GREATNESS COLLIDES SIMONE YOUNG INTIMATE COLLISIONS BRITISH BOLDNESS
DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT TAKEMITSU & JAMES EHNES PRESENTS BEETHOVEN’S HOLST’S THE PLANETS
PERFORMS DVOŘÁK SHOSTAKOVICH PERFORMS BEETHOVEN PEOPLE’S CHOICE VIOLIN SONATAS & BRITTEN
CONCERT WITH JAMES EHNES
S i m o n e o u n gY , C h i e f C o n d u c t o r
A n dr e w H a ve r o n , C o n c e r t m a s e r
D a n i e l M ü l- S e r c h o t / U w e A r e n s
T i m o t h y C o n s t a b l e , Pe r c u s i o n
J a m e s Eh n e s / B n E a l o v e g a
J a m e s Eh n e s / B n E a l o v e g a
The greatest cello concerto? Many “It was named the ‘rain tree’, for its When James Ehnes last performed Music director, conductor, chief James Ehnes returns to the stage Some look within for inspiration.
cellists would argue it’s this piece abundant foliage continued to let fall with the Sydney Symphony, he received executive and musical mentor in this intimate recital, exploring Gustav Holst looked up. The Planets
by Dvořák – a late-career gem that rain drops from the previous night’s rave reviews. Now he returns to – through all her many roles around three of Beethoven’s most famous is his suite of seven movements,
surprised even himself. A piece that shower until the following midday.” bring us Beethoven’s monumental the globe, Simone Young’s career violin sonatas – amongst the most capturing the mythical character of
demands both a bold and tender Violin Concerto – one of the greatest has been infused with a sense treasured pieces in the violin repertoire. each namesake planet. From Mars,
For Toru Takemitsu, it was this passage
sound, Dvořák’s sublime and lush of the violin repertoire, and entirely of celebration. In Hamburg, she Written for piano and violin, Ehnes’ the Bringer of War, to Jupiter, the
from a Kenzaburo Oe novel that
melodies are brilliantly realised through mesmerising here thanks to Ehnes’ energised the city’s music scene musicianship and technical mastery Bringer of Jollity, Holst takes us on
served as inspiration. The words come
the fearless and dashing playing of masterly interpretation. by throwing open the doors and are on full display in this music that a wonderful cosmic odyssey filled
alive with the music as marimbas
one of the world’s greatest cellists, inviting everyone to the musical allows both instruments to shine. with deeply atmospheric music.
and vibraphone create the feeling of With Simone Young conducting,
Daniel Müller-Schott. party. Now it’s Sydney’s turn.
hundreds and thousands of falling we move on to Brahms’ First Beethoven’s Sonata No.1 combines Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto is
Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet is raindrops. The marimba strikes again Symphony, a work inspired by the For these special concerts, Classical elegance with the vigour, similarly vast in scope, sweeping us
similarly alive and beautiful. Incredibly in a fascinating work by the Sydney inescapable Beethoven. Written our audiences and supporters urgency and brightness we expect away with lyrical beauty and power.
expressive, this ballet score is one of Symphony’s own Timothy Constable. at the height of his powers, this is will choose the music. From the of Beethoven. His Sonata No.5 is It’s resonant music – a perfect moment
the world’s most popular and enduring. the music that not only cemented middle of 2022 you can nominate a little gentler, bringing its nickname, to experience the fabulous artistry of
Shostakovich’s music beats with
Listen for the excitable Juliet, the Brahms’ reputation as a worthy your favourite music from a Spring, into full bloom as Ehnes our Concertmaster Andrew Haveron.
an undeniable power and drama,
audacious Romeo, the Montagues and successor to Beethoven, but also rich, eclectic and exciting mix releases its bittersweet and lyrical
and his String Quartet No.3
the Capulets, the hot-tempered Tybalt, as one of the greatest Romantic from symphonies to film music. opening melody. Finally, the mighty
possesses a raw magnetism and
and beneath it all, the subtle hint of composers of all time. Popular, inspired and intoxicating, Sonata No.9 is a dizzying display
often unexpected playfulness
tragedy that awaits star-crossed lovers. let the celebrations continue! of intricate technique, musical
that is both striking and riveting.
grandeur and raw power, a perfect
unison of piano and violin.
HOLLY HARRISON TAKEMITSU Rain Tree ELLA MACENS PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEETHOVEN PAUL STANHOPE
Fifty Fanfares Commission* TIMOTHY CONSTABLE New Work Release Nominate your favourite music. Violin Sonata No.1 Fifty Fanfares Commission
DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No.3 Fifty Fanfares Commission Online voting opens mid-2022. Violin Sonata No.5, Spring BRITTEN Violin Concerto
PROKOFIEV BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto Violin Sonata No.9, Kreutzer HOLST The Planets
SYDNEY SYMPHONY SIMONE YOUNG conductor
Romeo and Juliet: Selections BRAHMS Symphony No.1
ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS JAMES EHNES violin JAMES JUDD conductor
EDUARDO STRAUSSER conductor Kristy Conrau, Timothy Constable, SIMONE YOUNG conductor ANDREW HAVERON violin
DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT cello Lerida Delbridge, Emma Jezek, JAMES EHNES violin SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS
Rebecca Lagos, Jaan Pallandi,
Mark Robinson, Anna Skálová,
*This piece is not included in Tea & Symphony Justin Williams
Thursday 27 October, 1.30pm Friday 28 October, 6pm Wednesday 9 November, 8pm Thursday 17 November, 1.30pm Sunday 20 November, 2pm Wednesday 7 December, 8pm
Friday 28 October, 11am* Saturday 29 October, 6pm Friday 11 November, 8pm Friday 18 November, 7pm Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Friday 9 December, 8pm
Friday 28 October, 7pm Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House Saturday 12 November, 8pm Saturday 19 November, 7pm Saturday 10 December, 8pm
Saturday 29 October, 2pm Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Thursday Afternoon Symphony
Tea & Symphony
Casual Fridays Thursday Afternoon Symphony
Emirates Great Classics Cocktail Hour Abercrombie & Kent Masters Series Special Event Sunday Afternoon Symphony Abercrombie & Kent Masters Series
22 23SIMONE YOUNG
CONDUCTS
BEETHOVEN’S
FIDELIO
A love story, While Beethoven’s genius was
extraordinary, it was always SIMONE YOUNG conductor
but also a tale grounded in his deeply felt
humanity. In his only opera,
TYSON YUNKAPORTA writer
of rebellion Fidelio, this powerful marriage
of music and message draws on
ELZA VAN DEN HEEVER Leonore
SIMON O’NEILL Floristan
against injustice themes of adversity, persecution, JAMES ROSER Don Pizarro
and triumph through sacrifice JONATHAN LEMALU Rocco
and the struggle and determination. SAMANTHA CLARKE Marzelline
for individual Simone Young brings Fidelio to
JAMES CLAYTON Don Fernando
NICK JONES Jaquino
the Concert Hall in spectacular
freedom. fashion, with her three decades of LOUIS HURLEY First Prisoner
CHRISTOPHER HILLIER
experience leading productions of
Beethoven’s opera around the globe. Second Prisoner
The exceptional international cast SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS
is led by the phenomenal Elza van
den Heever and Simon O’Neill.
Fidelio’s story is reimagined for
these performances by First Nations
author Tyson Yunkaporta who has
written new texts to illustrate the
opera’s dramatic themes of love,
self-sacrifice and the journey to
enlightenment. Yunkaporta draws us
deeper into Beethoven’s compelling
and uplifting landscape of memory,
hope and human aspiration.
Thursday 24 November, 7pm
OPERA
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Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
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the music in every note. Be uplifted by Bruckner’s Third Symphony and Beethoven’s
Eroica, and dazzled by Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique and Holst’s The Planets.
Experience the spellbinding excitement of today’s most sought-after artists in
full flight with Javier Perianes, Augustin Hadelich, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and
James Ehnes and the poetic and thrilling music of Brahms, Ravel and Beethoven.
End the year on a high note with our Concertmaster Andrew Haveron performing
Feel it all. Experience the full power of music in When 8pm on Wednesdays, Fridays Britten’s dramatic violin concerto.
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CELEBRATING BEETHOVEN ILLUMINATED RISING ROMANCE COLOURFUL SOUNDS
THE CONCERT HALL JAVIER PERIANES AUGUSTIN HADELICH RAVEL’S PIANO CONCERTO
SIMONE YOUNG PERFORMS BEETHOVEN PERFORMS BRAHMS
CONDUCTS MAHLER 2
WILLIAM BARTON BRETT DEAN Testament MELODY EÖTVÖS RAVEL La valse
Fifty Fanfares Commission BEETHOVEN Fifty Fanfares Commission RAVEL Piano Concerto in G
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BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
NICOLE CAR soprano SIMONE YOUNG conductor DONALD RUNNICLES conductor
MICHELLE DeYOUNG JAVIER PERIANES piano AUGUSTIN HADELICH violin PIETARI INKINEN conductor
mezzo-soprano JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET piano
SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA
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Wednesday 20 July Wednesday 10 August Wednesday 21 September Wednesday 12 October
Friday 22 July Friday 12 August Friday 23 September Friday 14 October
Saturday 23 July Saturday 13 August Saturday 24 September Saturday 15 October
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GREATNESS COLLIDES BRITISH BOLDNESS
JAMES EHNES PERFORMS HOLST’S THE PLANETS
BEETHOVEN & BRITTEN
ELLA MACENS PAUL STANHOPE
Release Fifty Fanfares Commission
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BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto HOLST The Planets
BRAHMS Symphony No.1
JAMES JUDD conductor
SIMONE YOUNG conductor ANDREW HAVERON violin
JAMES EHNES violin SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA
CHOIRS
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Friday 11 November Friday 9 December
Saturday 12 November Saturday 10 December
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SYMPHONY From Hilary Hahn’s return to Sydney, to the passion of Prokofiev’s Romeo and
Juliet, enjoy every moment of music in 2022. You’ll hear bright and vivacious
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Symphony, and Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary Pathétique.
OUR BIGGEST CONCERTS
Experience the brilliance and flair of our world class soloists Ray Chen,
Andrea Lam and Daniel Müller-Schott performing concertos by Mendelssohn,
Mozart and Dvořák.
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CATHY MILLIKEN MARIA GRENFELL Clockwerk DEBUSSY La mer ELENA KATS-CHERNIN
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SIMONE YOUNG conductor
HILARY HAHN violin DONALD RUNNICLES conductor JOHANNES FRITZSCH
JAMES BURKE clarinet conductor
ANDREA LAM piano
Thursday 28 July Thursday 18 August Thursday 15 September Thursday 6 October
6 3A 6 3B 6 3A 6 3B
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HEART TO HEART SIMONE YOUNG
DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT PRESENTS
PERFORMS DVOŘÁK PEOPLE’S CHOICE
CONCERT
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PROKOFIEV SIMONE YOUNG conductor
Romeo and Juliet: Selections
EDUARDO STRAUSSER
conductor
DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT cello
Thursday 27 October Thursday 17 November
6 3A 6 3B
C h r i s t o p h e r H a r i s , P r i n c p a l B a s r o m bT n e ; K e s B o e r s m a , P r i n c p a l D o u b l e B a s
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THE MUSICAL JOURNEY
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A GERMAN REQUIEM SIMONE YOUNG
BRAHMS A German Requiem MENDELSSOHN ANDREW HOWES DEBUSSY La mer
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Luminifera – Wild Light COPLAND Clarinet Concerto
SIMONE YOUNG conductor for Orchestra
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director and adaptor Piano Concerto No.20 DONALD RUNNICLES conductor
SAMANTHA CLARKE soprano RACHMANINOV JAMES BURKE clarinet
ANNA DOWSLEY mezzo-soprano Symphonic Dances
CANTILLATION chorus EDO DE WAART conductor
YEOL EUM SON piano
Friday 5 August Friday 26 August Friday 9 September Friday 16 September
5 3A 5 3A 3B 5 3B 5 3A
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HEART TO HEART
DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT
PERFORMS DVOŘÁK
HOLLY HARRISON
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DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto
PROKOFIEV
Romeo and Juliet: Selections
EDUARDO STRAUSSER
conductor
DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT cello
Friday 28 October
5 3B
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to enjoy as well. Fully flexible Yes* phenomenal technique of the Sydney Symphony’s Fully flexible Yes*
musicians up close. A sunset timeslot and a one-hour
*For full details and terms visit sydneysymphony.com/terms program conclude while the night is still young. *For full details and terms visit sydneysymphony.com/terms
D i an D o h e r t , y P r in c p al O b o e S h u t i H u a n g , S e c o n d V i o l n ; T i m o t h y C o n s t a b l e , Pe r c u s i o n
POETRY IN SOUND TONIGHT WE DREAM MASTERS OF DRAMA HEART TO HEART JOYFUL IMPRESSIONS WOODWIND REFLECTIONS HEARTFELT ROMANTICS POWERFUL MOVEMENTS
BO SKOVHUS IN RECITAL A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S YEOL EUM SON DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT BEETHOVEN & MOZART RAVEL, NIELSEN & STRAUSS SCHUBERT & BRAHMS TAKEMITSU &
DREAM WITH PERFORMS MOZART PERFORMS DVOŘÁK SHOSTAKOVICH
SIMONE YOUNG
A selection of songs by MENDELSSOHN ANDREW HOWES PROKOFIEV BEETHOVEN RAVEL arr. Jones SCHUBERT arr. Oguey TAKEMITSU Rain Tree
Haydn, Schubert and Stolz A Midsummer Night’s Dream Luminifera – Wild Light Romeo and Juliet: Selections Sextet for Horns and String Le Tombeau de Couperin Fantasia in F minor TIMOTHY CONSTABLE
for Orchestra DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto Quartet NIELSEN Wind Quintet BRAHMS String Quartet No.3 New Work
SIMONE YOUNG piano A collaboration with Fifty Fanfares Commission MOZART Clarinet Quintet R STRAUSS arr. Hasenöhrl SHOSTAKOVICH
BO SKOVHUS baritone BELVOIR ST THEATRE EDUARDO STRAUSSER
MOZART Till Eulenspiegel Another Way String Quartet No.3
Piano Concerto No.20 conductor
SIMONE YOUNG conductor
BRAHMS Variations on a Theme DANIEL MÜLLER-SCHOTT cello SYDNEY SYMPHONY SYDNEY SYMPHONY SYDNEY SYMPHONY SYDNEY SYMPHONY
EAMON FLACK
by Joseph Haydn ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS
director and adaptor
Francesco Celata, Fenella Gill, Harry Bennetts, Kees Boersma, Harry Bennetts, David Campbell, Kristy Conrau, Timothy Constable,
SAMANTHA CLARKE soprano EDO DE WAART conductor Euan Harvey, Jane Hazelwood, Francesco Celata, Diana Doherty, Rebecca Gill, Lerida Delbridge, Emma Jezek,
ANNA DOWSLEY mezzo-soprano YEOL EUM SON piano Emily Long, Justine Marsden, Todd Gibson-Cornish, Claire Herrick, Catherine Hewgill, Rebecca Lagos, Jaan Pallandi,
CANTILLATION chorus Marina Marsden, Marnie Sebire, Euan Harvey, Shefali Pryor, Kirsty Hilton, Stuart Johnson, Mark Robinson, Anna Skálová,
Adrian Wallis, Fiona Ziegler, Emma Sholl, Matthew Wilkie Leah Lynn, Amanda Verner Justin Williams
Léone Ziegler
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