GSO: Romantic Brilliance
Sunday 3 May 2:00pm
Gippsland
Symphony Orchestra presents an afternoon of Romantic Brilliance,
conducted by David Williams OAM.
This concert showcases the
warmth, colour, and expressive range of the Romantic orchestra, offering
audiences a journey from intimate lyricism to exuberant celebration. Steve
Reeves (ex MSO Principal Double Bass) takes centre stage in Serge
Koussevitsky’s passionate Double Bass Concerto, a rare and compelling work
that transforms the orchestra’s deepest voice into a singing, virtuosic
instrument. The program opens with the graceful charm and spirited energy
of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Overture in C, highlighting the composer’s
brilliant orchestral imagination and radiant Classical style.
A
moment of quiet reflection follows with Dvořák’s Nocturne in B major,
where gentle melodies and lyrical warmth create a serene contrast, before
the orchestra bursts into the life-affirming energy of Symphony No. 8.
Full of folk-inspired rhythms, vibrant harmonies, and joyous melodies,
this symphony stands as one of Dvořák’s most radiant and beloved
masterpieces, leaving audiences uplifted and inspired.
The
Program:
Fanny Mendelssohn Henshall – Overture in C
Antonin
Dvorak – Nocturne in B Major
Serge Koussevitsky – Double Bass
Concerto
Antonin Dvorak – Symphony No 8
Please Note:
The program may change in the weeks leading up to the concert.
Duration:
1 hour and 10 minutes including intermission
Members: $20
Full:
$25
Concession: $20
Youth U/18: $15
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$25.00 -
3 May 2026
