Dedications
Join the musicians of Orchestra Victoria for Dedications, the third and final concert in the 2024 Southbank Series. Performed at Hanson Dyer Hall under the direction of Fabian Russell, this concert explores the profound emotional landscapes of early 20th-century Russian composers, offering an intimate and powerful orchestral experience from the best seat in the house.
Schnittke’s Concerto Grosso No. 1 is a fascinating pastiche that transforms Baroque, modern, and popular elements into a unified whole. This extraordinary work, featuring two of Orchestra Victoria’s esteemed violinists, Yi Wang (Deputy Concertmaster) and Erica Kennedy (Associate Principal First Violin), is a brilliant display of virtuosity and wit, marked by Schnittke’s trademark sense of invention. From a tense, introspective prelude to a frenzied mid-work toccata, the work cycles back to its initial themes creating a profound and fitting sense of closure to both the work and this season.
Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony, originally his Fourth String Quartet, is a deeply personal and emotional work that embodies the composer’s anti-war response to the political oppression of his time. This piece, orchestrated by Rudolf Barshai with the blessing of Shostakovich, transforms the intimate quartet into a multi-textured orchestral experience. It serves as a poignant reminder of how, even in the face of adversity, the human spirit finds a way to endure.
Whether you're seeking a memorable night out or your very first live orchestral concert, join us for the 2024 Southbank Series and experience the power of orchestral music from the best seat in the house. In 2024, we bring the music to you.
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Southbank
Saturday 23rd November, 7:30pm
The Ian Potter Southbank Centre
The University of Melbourne
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Duration
Approximately 90min
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Ticket Price Range
$19 Under 18
$49 Concession
$40 Under 40
$59 Standard
Plus booking fee.
Program
Schnittke – Concerto Grosso No. 1
Shostakovich – Chamber Symphony, op.83a
Dedications with Rebecca Shirley on Shostakovich
About our Southbank Series
Discover extraordinary orchestral music from the best seat in the house.
Orchestra Victoria proudly presents its 2024 Southbank Series. Led by an extraordinary lineup of conductors, each of our concerts gets you up-close-and-personal with artists in ways that only the chamber setting can.
This year, our much-loved series embarks on a new journey, evolving to showcase larger chamber orchestra works under the baton of renowned Australian and international conductors including Kynan Johns (protégé of Maestro Lorin Maazel), Fabian Russell, and the Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Australian Ballet, Jonathan Lo.
From the timeless elegance of Purcell to the revolutionary spirit of Shostakovich, each concert is carefully programmed to transport you around the world and throughout history. Highlights include the poignant melodies of Elgar's Introduction and Allegro and Stravinsky's unforgettable The Soldier's Tale.
There’s nothing quite like witnessing a chamber orchestra in concert. From the up-close experience of musicians’ nuanced communication to the thrill of history’s most impressive repertoire, Orchestra Victoria’s Southbank Series is an experience not to be missed.
Tickets to the 2024 Southbank Series are available both as series packages and individual events. Whether you're seeking a memorable night out or your very first live orchestral experience, our Southbank Series offers you an intimate insight into a concert experience with access to the exceptional talent of Orchestra Victoria’s artistic family.
Join us for the 2024 Southbank Series and experience the power and beauty of orchestral music from the best seat in the house. In 2024, we bring the music to you.
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This concert explores the profound emotional landscapes of early 20th-century Russian composers