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Music enriches our lives with its incredible array of moods, textures and timbres.
Sophie Rowell has curated this program of vivid colours and strong contrasts, to showcase the versatility of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra. The vigour of CPE Bach rubs shoulders with the intimate Romanticism of Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov; the upbeat energy of Yuin composer Brenda Gifford is juxtaposed with the lush soundworld of Edward Elgar.
Nigel Westlake is one of Australia’s most captivating composers. To finish this concert, we are thrilled to perform the world premiere of the chamber version of his Trumpet Concerto. From gentle lyrical passages to exhilarating virtuosic moments, this concerto traverses a kaleidoscope of colours—it is Nigel at his glorious best. Our soloist is the young Principal Trumpet of the MSO, Owen Morris, a dazzling superstar of the instrument. This promises to lift the roof off!
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18 Apr - 21 Apr 24
THE PLAYERS
THE MUSIC
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CPE BACH Sinfonia in B minor Wq 182/5
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VALENTIN SILVESTROV Stille Musik
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FELIX MENDELSSOHN String Symphony No 12 in G minor MWV N12
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BRENDA GIFFORD Bardju (Footprints)
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EDWARD ELGAR Serenade for Strings Op 20
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NIGEL WESTLAKE Trumpet Concerto (2022)
(new version for chamber orchestra)* -
*MCO première commission
Why You’ll Love this Concert
Exhilarating Westlake
Nigel Westlake is one of Australia’s most captivating composers. From gentle lyrical passages to exhilarating virtuosic moments, this world-premiere chamber arrangement of his Trumpet Concerto traverses a kaleidoscope of colours—it is Nigel at his glorious best.
Thrilling Virtuosity
The soloist is the young Principal Trumpet of the MSO, Owen Morris. A dazzling superstar of the instrument, Owen is a highly sought-after guest with leading orchestras and chamber ensembles both here and abroad.
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