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Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Musette
Celebrating the cello and one of its great players.
We’re delighted to welcome back cellist Li-Wei Qin for Haydn’s beautiful Concerto in C and a fabulous French bonbon by Françaix. A world-renowned soloist, Li-Wei’s playing is distinguished by his glorious tone and commanding technique.
Written for MCO Artistic Director Sophie Rowell, the first piece on the program reworks very familiar themes from the notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach, who was the copyist of her husband’s Cello Suites.
A cellist himself, Boccherini’s dramatic Symphony, ‘The Devil’s House’, is the perfect way to finish this concert that is truly all about the cello.
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
Standard & Concession
Premium $144 ($129 Concession)
A reserve $124 ($109 Concession)
B reserve $98 ($78 Concession)
C reserve $72 ($52 Concession)
Group 10+
Premium $115.20
A reserve $99.20
B reserve $78.40
C reserve $57.60
Senior
Premium $129
A reserve $109
B reserve $78
C reserve $52
Under 40
B & C reserve $40
Student/Child
$30
A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
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Artists
Sophie Rowell artistic director
Li-Wei Qin cello
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Program
Elena Kats-Chernin
From Anna Magdalena’s Notebook
Joseph Haydn
Cello Concerto No.1 in C
Jean Françaix
Variations de concert
Luigi Boccherini
Symphony No.4 in D minor ‘La Casa del Diavolo’