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NIGHTINAGLE

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  • Melbourne

Baroque and modern treasures in an explosion of colour and energy.

Harpsichordist Donald Nicolson brings an infectious enthusiasm and a sparkling musicality to everything he does. This program sees him take centre stage, both as guest director from the keyboard and as the soloist in Bach’s stunning first harpsichord concerto.

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a range of MCO players and instruments up close. Our own Emma Sullivan features in one of the most famous double bass sonatas from the Baroque period, and the violin section comes to the fore in Corelli’s dynamic Concerto Grosso.

The more modern works featured here include a hidden gem written by Colin Brumby and a new commission from exciting Melbourne composer, Melody Eötvös.

20 Nov - 23 Nov 25

WHERE + WHEN

  • MELBOURNE 20-11-2025 7:30pm Melbourne Recital Centre

  • MELBOURNE 23-17-2025 2:30pm Melbourne Recital Centre

THE PLAYERS

DONALD NICOLSON HARPSICHORD + ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
EMMA SULLIVAN DOUBLE BASS
MELBOURNE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

THE MUSIC

  • Henry PURCELL Fantasia Upon One Note Z745

  • Colin BRUMBY The Phoenix and the Turtle

  • JS BACH Harpsichord Concerto No 1 in D minor BWV1052

  • Barbara STROZZI L’Usignolo

  • Henry ECCLES Contrabass Sonata in G minor

  • Melody EÖTVÖS New Work*

  • Arcangelo CORELLI Concerto Grosso in D major Op 6 No 4

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