THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Saturday 17 October, 7.30pm

Tickets are free, online bookings essential.

Performing for the first time in Sydney, the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents a musical showcase that features excerpts from Bizet’s Carmen, Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and the world premiere of Elliott Hughes’ Natural Light Below.

Conducted by Benjamin Northey and with performances by piano soloist Joshua Hooke and opera singers from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music’s Master of Music (Opera Performance) program – this is an evening not to be missed.

One performance only, book your free tickets now.

Program:
Georges BIZET – Carmen (excerpts) performed by Master of Music (Opera Performance) students
Elliott HUGHES – Natural Light Below (Premiere)
Franz LISZT – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, soloist Joshua Hooke
Igor STRAVINSKY – Firebird Suite (1919)

The University of Melbourne Orchestra is supported by the Sidney Myer and MSO Trust, and the Cecily & Colin Rigg Bequest.