Australian Chamber Orchestra – Beethoven's Emperor
Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra
Details
Step into the concert hall of Beethoven’s time in this joyful celebration directed by pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming, unrivalled virtuosity, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences.
Pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout returns to the ACO to direct this celebratory concert from the fortepiano, with Beethoven’s most beloved work at its heart. A longtime friend of the ACO,
Bezuidenhout has a special affinity for historical instruments. He relishes the challenge of their foibles and fickleness, coaxing out a sound the composer would have recognised. For a modern
audience, it’s an enlightening experience. Beethoven untamed.
Joining the ACO are wind and brass players from the world’s leading period-instrument orchestras, handpicked by Bezuidenhout to recreate Beethoven’s soundworld.
Choose this program because you love Beethoven, but don’t be surprised to find yourself hearing his music as though for the first time.
Australian Chamber Orchestra is a Key Presenting Partner at Melbourne Recital Centre. For more information on the Centre’s Key Presenting Partners see here.
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Artists
Kristian Bezuidenhout Director, fortepiano
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Program
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.5 ‘Emperor’
Louise Farrenc
Symphony No.3: I. Adagio – Allegro
Franz Schubert
Impromptu in B-flat
Rosamunde: Entr’acte No.3
Britta Byström
A Walk to Beethoven’s First Symphony – Australian Premiere
Ludwig Van Beethoven arr. Franz Liszt
Symphony No.1 (excerpt)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No.20: III. Allegro assai (Cadenza by Beethoven)
Series
This production is part of the following series:
Australian Chamber Orchestra 2024
Venue
Booking Information
Saturday 16 & Monday 18 March 2024 7.30pm
Duration: 1 hour 45 mins (incl. interval) Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
Premium $166 ($161 Concession)
A reserve $150 ($139 Concession)
B reserve $130 ($120 Concession)
C reserve $104 ($93 Concession)
D reserve $59
Under 35
$35
Student
B–D reserve $25
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