Melbourne Recital Centre - MCO

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

Highlighting the warmth and beauty of the MCO sound.

One of the most iconic works, Barber’s Adagio for Strings lifts the lid on this musical jewellery box brimming with treasures.

A true hidden gem, Doreen Carwithen’s lush and lyrical Concerto for Piano and Strings was written in 1948, then sadly disregarded for many years. To our knowledge, this is the first chance Australian audiences will have to hear it. Melbourne pianist Aura Go is the perfect partner to introduce us to this music of great beauty.

The second half opens with Peter Sculthorpe’s final work, a serene melody that is rich in his iconic musical language, before MCO dives into one of the true highlights of the string orchestra repertoire, Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking Serenade for Strings.

Dates & Times

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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.

Artists

Sophie Rowell artistic director
Aura Go piano
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

Program

Samuel Barber
Adagio for Strings

Doreen Carwithen
Concerto for Piano and Strings

Peter Sculthorpe
Pastorale (from String Quartet No.4)

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Serenade for Strings in C Op.48