Skyward

Written in the stars

The word ‘sunny’ was meant to describe Haydn’s First Cello Concerto – 20 minutes of pure joy, from its chirruping opening movement through to the spirited exchanges between soloist and orchestra in the finale. The starry beauty of a wintry night sky inspired the shimmering soundscape by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho. Sibelius’ symphony – rugged and magnificent – has an elemental power and immense intensity. Legend has it that Don Juan was the world’s greatest lover, and in Strauss’s musical portrait you’ll find out why; the opening string flurry, capped by blazing trumpets, puts you at once in a world of amorous pursuit.

Free Pre-Concert Talk Guests

Please join us one hour prior to the concert to hear Concertmaster Kate Suthers in conversation with Principal Oboe Joshua Oates. At Symphony Series 3 our pre-concert talk will be held in the Stalls of the Adelaide Town Hall on Level 1.