Symphony Series 6 – New Ground
Highlights
- Experience the lively rhythms of Holly Harrison's new concerto, premiering with the renowned accordionist James Crabb.
- Immerse yourself in Gershwin's spirited An American in Paris, evoking the excitement of the Jazz Age.
- Delight in the dynamic interplay of Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra, showcasing delicate winds and assertive brass.
- Enjoy a drink at the bar while soaking in the electrifying atmosphere of live orchestral music.
Grand symphonies, bold new voices, and the electrifying sound of live orchestral music.
This program opens with Gershwin’s spirited An American in Paris, capturing the excitement and whimsy of the Jazz Age. Renowned classical accordionist James Crabb premieres Holly Harrison’s new concerto, shaped by her lively rhythms and blues-infused style. The concert builds to Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, dancing between delicate winds, suspenseful strings, and assertive brass.
Supported through ASO’s Miriam Hyde Circle as Patrons of Holly Harrison by the Hon Catherine Branson AC SC, the Hon Diana Laidlaw AM, Dr Malcolm Mackinnon, McDougall Telfer Foundation and Roderick Shire & Judy Hargrave.
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