The Russians Are Coming to TMO

Published by: The Metropolitan Orchestra | 14-Mar-2016
The Metropolitan Orchestra will showcase two grand Russian works on April 16th in their second Met Concert for 2016 including Tchaikovsky's famous Piano Concerto No 1 and the colossal Shostakovich Symphony No 10.
Venue: Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Centre
Address: 700 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007
Date: Saturday 19 April
Time: 8pm
Ticket: Adult $55, Concession $33, Child (7-15) $22, Children under 7 Free
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The Metropolitan Orchestra will showcase two grand Russian works on April 16th in their second Met Concert for 2016 including Tchaikovsky's famous Piano Concerto No 1 and the colossal Shostakovich Symphony No 10.

Boasting one of the most famous introductions to any concerto, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto is also one of the best known piano concertos of all time. Streeton Trio's pianist Benjamin Kopp has performed as soloist with the Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Western Australian Symphony Orchestras and will join TMO to perform this potent concerto.

This all Russian evening conducted by TMO's Russian-trained Chief Conductor, Sarah-Grace Williams, concludes with Shostakovich's enormous 10th Symphony. First performed only months after Stalin's death, the vast symphonic work evokes personal feelings of tragedy, despair, terror and violence to conclude in a final moment of triumph. It has been said that only Shostakovich can be so optimistic, pessimistic and ultimately realistic without any sense of contradiction in one work. This imposing, yet majestic symphony guarantees the audience will leave feeling exhilarated after such a complete musical journey.

"My time working in Russia instilled a deep affection for Russian composers who are able to deliver highly complex, magnificent works such as these two which portray deep seated feelings and extract emotive responses from the listener. I am looking forward to welcoming Benjamin Kopp to TMO for the first time. An outstanding musician, I am sure he will bring magic to Tchaikovsky's wonderful work. Pairing this with Shostakovich's epic masterpiece will take us all - musicians, myself and audience - on an incredible journey. I love all the programs in TMO's 2016 season but I think this one is going to be a real highlight," says Sarah-Grace Williams Chief Conductor and Artistic Director.

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