Delight in this special one-off performance of sparkling Baroque gems as Erin Helyard leads the exciting young musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellowship Program.
Each of these hand-picked pieces gives every Fellow their moment in the spotlight, contrasted with captivating textures for the whole ensemble.
Georg Philipp Telemann was one of the most important composers of the late Baroque and early Classical era, writing myriad works for combinations no one had ever attempted. His intricate and energetic works for small ensemble inspired all those who came after him, including JS Bach and Handel – and Christoph Graupner. Graupner was an influential and prolific composer in his own right, and his work bubbles and bursts with all the grandeur and character of the era. His music is now being rediscovered – in this energising concert, hear why he deserves to sit alongside the greats of the Baroque.
Run time
This performance will run for approximately 1 hour.
Programme
TELEMANN
Sinfonia Spirituoso
Concerto for Two Flutes and Bassoon in B minor
String Sextet in G minor
Concerto for Two Clarinets in D minor
GRAUPNER
Overture-Suite in G
Concert Hall
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In July 2022, the Opera House completed extensive upgrades to the Concert Hall. The multi-million-dollar project delivered extensive improvements to the venue, including: better acoustics for artists and audiences, enhanced access for people with mobility needs, new state-of-the-art theatre machinery and staging systems, and a more flexible and safer working environment for staff behind-the-scenes.
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