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Australian Chamber Orchestra : ACO2 Tour

Event

Australian Chamber Orchestra : ACO2 Tour

  • Date: Friday, 17 July 2009, 8:00pm
  • Venue: Wesley Performing Arts Centre — Corner Roberts Ave & Urquhart St, Horsham, VIC
  • Series: This event is part of the ACO '09 series
  • Tickets: $15-$35 — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on (03) 5382 4343

Event Details

ACO2 connects the next generation of talented young Australian musicians with the stars of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance style.

The concert begins with exuberant music by the ever-popular Italian Baroque composer Vivaldi. Arguably Australia’s greatest composer, Peter Sculthorpe’s atmospheric music evokes Australia’s parched and awesome landscape. From the scorched to the ice-covered, with music inspired by the energetic folk fiddlers of Finland and then to Spain with a ‘Nocturnal Dance’ for the two Dons, ladies man Don Juan and delusional but romantic Don Quixote. ‘Serenades’ are to be played in the evening to delight and inspire romance, and Dvorák’s popular example does just that with its warmth and flowing melodies.

Featured non-Australian music: Vivaldi, Sallinen, Rautavaara, Dvorak

Further information for this event is available online at the event's website

Featured Australian Works

Sonata for strings No. 2 : string orchestra by Peter Sculthorpe
— performed by Helena Rathbone and Australian Chamber Orchestra

Featured artists

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