CONTENT COURTESY ORCHESTRA VICTORIA
Here in the era of extraordinary collective shifts, the world has been reminded of the sheer joy and intimacy of an exceptional live music experience.
Led by Concertmaster Sulki Yu, Orchestra Victoria’s 2023 Chamber Music Series extends a hand to audiences ready and willing to be moved by the state’s most exemplary musicians. From discoveries of Australia’s pre-eminent composers to intricate encounters with the most celebrated masterworks, your ticket to a musical journey rich in adventure, ingenuity and innovation awaits.
In 2023, each beautifully curated program of the Chamber Music Series features works that celebrate each section of Orchestra Victoria. Get up-close-and-personal with the unique textures, narratives and emotions created by its woodwind, brass, percussion and string players — an experience that only Victoria’s foremost pit orchestra can offer.
Why not mix-and-match concerts to indulge in your love of a particular style of repertoire, or bring a loved one along to enjoy a classic work for the very first time? Perhaps you’re drawn to a new experience: developing an intimate understanding of how each orchestral section works together to create the music you know and love. This year, the choice is yours.
Performed in Melbourne’s brand-new Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre (University of Melbourne) and featuring post-concert meet-and-greets with the musicians, the 2023 Chamber Music Series promises an inventive, first-hand experience with captivating classical music.
In 2023, join Orchestra Victoria as it fuses together the sights, sounds and experiences of a tradition rich in authentic musical storytelling.
Concert 1 | Thursday 30 March, 7.30pm
At the Turning Point
In the opening concert of the 2023 Chamber Music Series, join the world-class musicians of Orchestra Victoria as they dive into exploring the moments in time that changed everything — from careers, to cultural shifts, and beyond.
Program:
Katy Abbott – Fanfare for the Melancholy
Stravinsky – Octet for Wind Instruments
Nielsen – Little Suite for Strings Op.1
Copland – Appalachian Spring Suite for 13 instruments
Bookings and further information on the Orchestra Victoria website.
Programs to be announced:
