Details

Baroque and modern treasures in an explosion of colour and energy.

Harpsichordist Donald Nicolson brings an infectious enthusiasm and a sparkling musicality to everything he does. This program sees him take centre stage, both as guest director from the keyboard and as the soloist in Bach’s stunning first harpsichord concerto.

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a range of MCO players and instruments up close. Our own Emma Sullivan features in one of the most famous double bass sonatas from the Baroque period, and the violin section comes to the fore in Corelli’s dynamic Concerto Grosso.

The more modern works featured here include a hidden gem written by Colin Brumby and a new commission from exciting Melbourne composer, Melody Eötvös.

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Artists & Program

Artists

Donald Nicolson Harpsichord & Guest Director
Emma Sullivan Double Bass
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

Program

Henry Purcell
Fantasia Upon One Note Z745

Colin Brumby
The Phoenix and the Turtle

J.S. Bach
Harpsichord Concerto No.1 in D minor BWV1052

Barbara Strozzi
L’Usignolo

Henry Eccles
Contrabass Sonata in G minor

Melody Eötvös
New Work*

Arcangelo Corelli
Concerto Grosso in D Op.6 No.4

Series

This production is part of the following series: