Poet of the Violin
Presented by Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Details
Virtuoso’s dazzling flights of freedom.
Vivacious. Fierce. Expressive. These are just some of the words used to describe Leila Schayegh, one of the world’s most acclaimed Baroque violinists. Making her long-awaited Australian debut, the Swiss-Iranian musician takes to the stage as Guest Director to lead the Brandenburg through a brightly textured program of Baroque masterworks from JS Bach, Leclair and Zelenka.
Celebrated throughout Europe for her expressive interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire, Leila has carved a singular career. She performs on an instrument made in Cremona in 1675 by legendary luthier and founder of Casa Guarneri, Andrea Guarneri. In a simple twist of fate, the exceptionally promising, then seven-year-old violin student, saw the course of her musical life forever changed when she was offered the chance to become the custodian of the rare instrument.
Since 2010, Leila has been Professor of Baroque violin at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel, Switzerland. Her performances are pure poetry and convey the freedom of a true virtuoso unrestrained by technical limitations. An unmissable season highlight.
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Artist
Leila Schayegh Guest Director, baroque violin
Program
Jan Dismas Zelenka
Hipocondrie à 7 Concertanti, ZWV 187
Jean-Marie Leclair
Violin Concerto, Op. 10 No. 6
Johann Sebastian Bach
Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D, BWV 1069
Venue
Booking Information
Thursday 9, Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 November 2023
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
Premium $185
A reserve $165 ($109 Concession) *
B reserve $120 ($79 Concession)
C reserve $90 ($59 Concession)
D reserve $60
E reserve $30
Available for Sunday performances only*
Group 20+
A reserve $115
B reserve $84
C reserve $63
Senior
A reserve $148
B reserve $108
Under 30
A reserve $75
B reserve $54
C reserve $40
Student
B reserve $79
C reserve $59
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