Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Rebirth

After six Melbourne lockdowns, this concert is a deep emotional exploration of our last two years, emerging from desolation to hope. Building from a solo for Double Bass through duets, quartets, quintets and works for larger ensembles, this program curated by MSO Violin Sarah Curro showcases the string musicians of the MSO and special guests.

Featuring

Musicians of the MSO
Guest violinists from Scotch College

Program

Stephen Newton In Medias Res for solo Double Bass (World premiere)
Ravel Sonata for Violin and Cello: 3rd movement Lent
Adrian Hollay Farewell for String Quartet
David Paterson (arr. Stephen Newton) Quartettsatz for String Quintet
Anton Koch Trapped for String Quintet
Edward Fairlie Under/Over for String Ensemble (World premiere)
Debussy (arr. Anton Koch) Pour l’Egyptienne for Solo Violin and Strings
Ravel (arr. Anton Koch) Sonata for Violin and Piano: 2nd movement Blues for Solo Violin and Strings
Anton Koch The Court of Berevew for String Ensemble (World premiere)*
Anton Koch Darkness to Light for Solo Violin, Cello and Strings*

*Featuring guest violinists from Scotch College: Lachlan Chen, Leon Fei and Geoff Liu.

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