Details

The acclaimed Freiburg Baroque Orchestra returns to the Centre for an exhilarating exploration through the Baroque and Classical eras.

Concert One: Tuesday 25 March

Led by dynamic musical director Gottfried von der Goltz, this first of two performances opens with Bach’s spirited Symphony in G minor, setting the stage with its vibrant energy.

Immediately following, the Orchestra present a masterful mix of Mozart works; all fan-favourites from the great composer’s cannon. Witness internationally celebrated Australian pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout’s artistry dance throughout the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.9 before the virtuosity of his Violin Concerto No.5 dazzles listeners with its lyrical beauty.

Culminating with Mozart’s Symphony No.40, the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra showcase the intensity of this beloved work, striking audiences with a unique – yet thrilling – interpretation presented on period instruments. With dramatic turns and passionate outbursts, this first of two performances is the perfect re-introduction to one of the world’s greatest ensembles.

Concert Two: Wednesday 26 March

In this second of two Signature Event performances, the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra and piano virtuoso Kristian Bezuidenhout join forces with Australia’s sparkling soprano Siobhan Stagg.

With her ‘ethereal stage presence and impossibly beautiful voice’ (The Age), Siobhan leads a breathtaking extravaganza of Mozart’s most-captivating arias. As the acclaimed soprano’s crystalline voice soars throughout the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, the raw emotion and stunning virtuosity of these great works transports listeners to the elegant salons of the 18th century.

Written at the age of 18, Mozart’s Symphony No.29 overflows with youthful effervescence. Often considered one of his greatest accomplishments, the light-hearted charm and elegance displayed throughout curates a listening experience of true entertainment and delight.

Praised pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout’s rendition of Mozart’s beloved Piano Concerto No.23 rounds out two unforgettable nights of music-making. With delicate tones that blend seamlessly with the orchestra’s period instruments, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra will leave audiences marveling at how this authentic approach brings new life to familiar melodies.

Post-Concert Talk

Following these extraordinary performances, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra joins Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming, Marshall McGuire, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about their artistry, career and more. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience.

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Artists & Program

Tuesday 25 March

Kristian Bezuidenhout fortepiano
Gottfried von der Goltz musical director
Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

Johann Christian Bach
Symphony in G minor Op.6 No.6

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No.9 in E-flat K.271
Violin Concerto No.5 in A K.219
Symphony No.40 in G minor K.550

Wednesday 26 March

Kristian Bezuidenhout fortepiano
Gottfried von der Goltz Musical Director
Siobhan Stagg soprano
Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

Johann Christian Bach
Symphony in G Op.6 No.1

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
La finta giardiniera K.196 (Overture)
Chi sà, chi sà, qual sia K.582
Vado, ma dove? in E-flat K.583
Bella mia fiamma K.528
Ch’io mi scordi di te K.505
Symphony No.29 in A K.201/186a
Piano Concerto No.23 in A K.488

Series

This production is part of the following series: