MelBourne exCluSive
UK
ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS
INTERNATIONAL ORCHESTRAS PERFORMS
TWO DISTINCT PROGRAMS IN WHAT IS SURELY
MELBOURNE’S MOST SIGNIFICANT CLASSICAL
MUSIC EVENT IN YEARS
The London Philharmonic Orchestra has long
been recognised as one of the best ensembles in
the world, an assertion borne out by continued
acclaim from audiences and critics alike. It has
been a long time since Melburnians have enjoyed
a visiting orchestra of this standing.
To mark the occasion, the Orchestra and Principal
Conductor Vladimir Jurowski have programmed
two concerts featuring a selection of pieces which
have thrilled audiences and critics throughout
the world, as well as a premiere of a renowned
Australian work.
On Saturday 10 Oct the Orchestra performs
Australian composer Graeme Koehne’s
“Powerhouse”, Ravel’s “Piano Concerto in G”
featuring the world renowned pianist Jean-Yves
Thibaudet and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No 4”.
Sunday 11 Oct sees Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger”
Overture, Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Concerto”
featuring guest violinist Vadim Repin and
Beethoven’s “Symphony No 3 ‘Eroica’”.
In May 2006, Vladimir Jurowski was announced as
the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s 11th Principal
Conductor, effective from the 2007/8 season. The
combination of Jurowski’s youth, intelligence and
vibrancy on stage make for a thrilling concert
experience and his tenure has been applauded
throughout the world.
Touring also forms a significant part of the
Orchestra’s performing schedule, and it regularly
appears in North America, Europe and the Far
East, often headlining at major festivals and
concert hall openings.
The London Philharmonic Orchestra has long
been embraced by the recording, broadcasting
and film industries. The Orchestra has broadcast
regularly on television and radio, and has worked
extensively with both Hollywood and the UK
film industries, recording soundtracks for films
including the Oscar-winning score for The Lord
of the Rings trilogy and scores for Lawrence of
Arabia, The Mission, east is east and in the Name
of the Father.
repertoire
Sat 10 oct featuring Jean-yves thibaudet
Koehne “Powerhouse”
Ravel “Piano Concerto in G”
Tchaikovsky “Symphony No 4”
Sun 11 oct featuring vadim repin
Wagner “Die Meistersinger” Overture
Tchaikovsky “Violin Concerto”
Beethoven “Symphony No 3 ‘Eroica’”
event inforMation
the Arts Centre, Hamer Hall
Sat 10 Oct at 8pm
1hr 40min with interval
Sun 11 Oct at 2pm
1hr 50min with interval
Premium ................................................ $240.50
A Reserve Full ............................................. $185
A Reserve Groups (8+) ........................... $166.50
A Reserve Concession ............................ $138.75
B Reserve Full ............................................. $148
B Reserve Concession .................................. $111
C Reserve Full ........................................ $103.60
C Reserve Concession .............................. $77.70
Student (B & C Res) ....................................... $25
the Arts Centre 1300 182 183
www.theartscentre.com.au
Ticketmaster 1300 136 166
www.melbournefestival.com.au
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The London Philharmonic Orchestra was founded
76 years ago by Sir Thomas Beecham. It now
combines its residence at London’s Royal Festival
Hall with an annual subscription concert season
and regular work at Glyndebourne Festival Opera.
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