Event
Ecstatic Dances
- Date: Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 7pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall — Cnr Southbank Blvd & Sturt St, Southbank, VIC
- Tickets: Adults: 49-119 | Children: 39 | Concession: 39-79 — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on 396993333
Event Details
When Ross Edwards composed his first Ecstatic Dance in 1978, he discovered an idiosyncratic and kinetic way of writing. It was a formative moment, from which emerged the composers’ iconic and infectiously jubilant style that defined a generation of Australian classical music. In his 80th birthday year, Omega Ensemble gives the world premiere of a new Clarinet Concerto led by Artistic Director David Rowden. An ode to the infectious spirit of rhythm and dance, this premiere work is accompanied and Phillip Glass’ epic Violin Concerto No.2, performed by UK violin maverick Thomas Gould. Entitled ‘The American Four Seasons’, the legendary composers’ electrifying concerto is a visceral homage to the forces of nature, packed full of dizzying twists and turns, turbo-charged drive and heart-stopping intensity.
Featured non-Australian music: Phillip Glass, Violin Concerto No.2 'American Four Season'; Jessie Montgomery Strum
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by email to dlui@omegaensemble.com.au
Featured artists
- Presented by Omega Ensemble
- New work by Ross Edwards
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