Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra: Poetical Melodies: Elegaic & Daring
The Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra
The Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra (ARCO) concludes its 2018 season in August with Poetical Melodies: Elegaic & Daring, in which the string section of the ensemble takes centre stage in this program, to explore the Poetical Melodies of the Romantic period on gut strings, delving into works by Mendelssohn, Grieg, Van Bree, Puccini and Dvořák. Directed by concertmaster Rachael Beesley, the rich and expressive 19th century style of performance is explored in this unique and engaging concert experience.
The programme: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): String Symphony in B minor No.10 (1821-3)/ Edvard Grieg (1843-1907): Elegiac Melodies Op.34 (1880)/ ‘From Holberg’s Time’ Op.40 (1884)/ Johannes Van Bree (1801-1857): Allegro in D minor for Four String Quartets (1845)/ Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924): Crisantemi (1890)/ Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904): Serenade in E major for Strings Op.22 (1875)
Tickets $25-$95.
Book at www.arco.org.au or www.cityrecitallhall.com or Phone (02) 8256 2222
