QSO 80: Season Opener

Maestro 1

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Concert Hall, QPAC


19 - 20 Feb 2027
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2 hours

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Maestro 1: QSO 80: Season Opener featuring orchestra member Lauren Manuel

An epic opening to QSO’s 80th anniversary season

Umberto Clerici opens his final Maestro series as Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) Chief Conductor with John Adams’ epic Harmonielehre. This symphony for the age of pop encompasses everything from Medieval mythology and Jungian philosophy to late-Romantic harmonies and Adams’ signature driving Minimalist rhythms.

World-renowned violinist Ilya Gringolts joins as soloist in Shostakovich’s monumental First Violin Concerto, a deeply personal work which Shostakovich had to keep hidden until after Stalin’s death. The powerful and moving piece is one of his most intense and personal works.

The concert opens with a new fanfare by Australian composer Joseph Twist, specially commissioned for QSO’s 80th birthday.

Program

Joseph Twist
Radiant Fanfare (World Premiere & QSO Commission)
Shostakovich
Violin Concerto No.1
John Adams
Harmonielehre


Artists

Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra

Umberto Clerici

Conductor

Ilya Gringolts

Soloist – Violin

Important Information

Accessibility at QPAC

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

Presented by Queensland Symphony Orchestra

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