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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Water Music
Precious. Life-giving. Pure.
In a profound celebration of water, the Brandenburg explores an homage to water’s spiritual and cultural significance as the foundation of our existence and survival: the essential element of life.
A powerful and resonant tribute from seasoned collaborators. Rrawun Maymuru, an ocean and waterway custodian hailing from East Arnhem Land debuting an original composition created with Nick Wales, a classically trained contemporary composer. Sung in the language of the Yolngu people, this heartfelt ode to water promises to echo deep within the soul of every listener.
The homage continues with the Brandenburg’s vibrant rendition of Handel’s complete Water Music masterpiece brought to life with the Orchestra’s signature celebratory exuberance.
This performance serves as an experiential meditation on our custodial duty to our world. Through music and song, the Brandenburg explores the crucial themes of water’s essence, and our collective responsibility to cherish, conserve and protect it.
In this concert experience, water is not only celebrated but revered—a reminder of water as the constant, vital thread flowing through our past, our present, and our future.
Jubilant, deeply moving and profound.
Dates & Times
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Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
Thursday
Premium $196
A reserve $160 ($109 Concession)
B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)
C reserve $95 ($59 Concession)
D reserve $55
E reserve $30
Saturday & Sunday
Premium $196
A reserve $175 ($109 Concession)
B reserve $127 ($79 Concession)
C reserve $95 ($59 Concession)
D reserve $60
E reserve $30
Senior
A reserve $157*
B reserve $114*
*Senior price type only applicable to Sunday matinee.
Group 10+
A reserve $115
B reserve $84
C reserve $63
Under 40
A–D reserve $40
Students
A–E reserve $20
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.
Artists
Rrawun Maymuru guest artist, composer
Nick Wales composer
Paul Dyer artistic director
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Trent Suidgeest lighting designer
Program
Nick Wales / Rrawun Maymuru
Water – New Commission
George Frideric
Watermusic
Suite No.1 in F, HWV 348
Suite No.2 in D, HWV 349
Suite No.3 in G, HWV 350
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Accessibility
Wheelchair access
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Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt St Southbank 3006
