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Qld Pops Orchestra 40th Anniversary NYE Gala Concert

31 Dec 2024, 5pm & 9pm
Concert Hall, QPAC
2 hours 30 minutes
(including interval, subject to change without notice)
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Qld Pops Orchestra 40th Anniversary NYE Gala Concert

Qld Pops Orchestra 40th Anniversary NYE Gala Concert

31 Dec 2024, 5pm & 9pm
Concert Hall, QPAC

Qld Pops Orchestra (QPO), on stage at the Concert Hall, for Brisbane’s jewel in the crown: a special 40th Anniversary New Years Eve Gala Concert appearance by one of Brisbane’s most beloved musical institutions.

The QPO’s Chief Conductor, Patrick Pickett CSM is intensely proud of the Pops Orchestra’s 40-year legacy of thrilling generations of Brisbane concert goers, and he promises a night of nights not to be missed.

Featuring a great shout-out to Australian home-grown works, didgeridoo virtuoso, Chris Williams and award-winning soprano, Nina Korbe. Nina is an accomplished young performer, who is quickly establishing herself in the opera industry as a rising talent.

One of the most dynamic and exciting world-class ensembles of its generation is Canada’s Borealis String Quartet. They receive international critical acclaim for its fiery performances, passionate style and refined musical interpretation.

Bagpipe lovers rejoice! No Queensland Pops concert would be complete without the traditional Scottish Piper Bruce Grice ushering in the New Year.

Forty years ago, a young Warwick Adeney played first violin in the fledgling months of the Qld Pops’ arrival on the Brisbane music scene. Patrick Pickett is delighted to welcome Warwick back as Concertmaster for these 40th Anniversary New Year’s Eve concerts.

Important Information

Warning

Please note this production contains fog effects.

Accessibility at QPAC

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.

Presented by Qld Pops Orchestra

Program

Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus & Tim Rice, “Anthem” from Chess
Scottish Traditional, “Auld Lang Syne”
Freddie Mercury & Mike Moran, “Barcelona”
Various, Dance Medley
Sean O’Boyle & William Barton, “Earth” from Concerto for Didgeridoo
Elgar, Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47
Ulrich Roever & Michael Korb, Highland Cathedral
Frederick Loewe & Alan Jay Lerner, “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady
Various, “Irish Blessing”
Words by William Blake, “Laughing Song”
Puccini, “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot
Elgar, “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations, Op. 36
Scottish Traditional, “Parting Glass”
Strauss, Trisch Trasch Polka
Strauss, Radetzky March
Scottish Traditional, “Scotland the Brave”
Dvořák, “Slavonic Dances” from Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 and Op. 72
Dvořák, “Song to the Moon” from Rusalka
Traditional, Sparrow Jig
Frank Wildhorn, “Take Me as I Am” from Jekyll & Hyde
Frank Wildhorn, “This Is the Moment” from Jekyll & Hyde
Sartori, “Time to Say Goodbye”
Bruce Woodley & Dobe Newton, “We Are Australian”

Black Tie Package

Black Tie package available for 9pm performance only on select seats. This includes: champagne in the Lyric Theatre foyer while you mingle with the artists.

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