From Darkness to Light
Join the musicians of Orchestra Victoria as we unveil From Darkness to Light, the second in the 2024 Southbank Series concerts.
Under the direction of Jonathan Lo, Music Director and Chief Conductor of The Australian Ballet, this special concert pitches an exhilarating journey through the spectrum of human experience - from the depths of sorrow to the heights of unbridled joy.
Purcell’s solemn yet unmistakably astute Funeral Music for Queen Mary was originally performed at the funeral of Queen Mary II in 1694. The work, presented here in two movements by Maestro Lo, pays homage to the grandeur of British royal traditions and the music that accompanies them.
Painting pictures of the Welsh countryside and the distant, wholehearted singing of its folk tunes heard drifting across mountain tops, Elgar's Introduction and Allegro is celebrated throughout history for its beauty and exuberance.
The evening culminates in Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7 in A. Completed during a tumultuous period in Beethoven’s life, the work stands as a testament to human resilience. The second movement, whose theme begins in the strings and is subsequently passed through the orchestra, gained contemporary fame for its use in The King’s Speech (2010), the 12- time Oscar-nominated film starring Colin Firth. Regarded by many as Beethoven’s grandest expression, its peak spells the ultimate in both triumph and despair.
Whether you're seeking a memorable night out or your very first live orchestral concert, join us for the 2024 Southbank Series and experience the power of orchestral music from the best seat in the house. In 2024, we bring the music to you.
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Southbank
Thursday 22nd August, 7:30pm
The Ian Potter Southbank Centre
The University of Melbourne
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Duration
Approximately 90min
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Ticket Price Range
$19 Under 18
$49 Concession
$40 Under 40
$59 Standard
Plus booking fee.
Program
Purcell - March and Canzona from The Funeral of Queen Mary
Elgar - Introduction and Allegro, op. 47
Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 in A Major, op. 92
About our Southbank Series
Discover extraordinary orchestral music from the best seat in the house.
Orchestra Victoria proudly presents its 2024 Southbank Series. Led by an extraordinary lineup of conductors, each of our concerts gets you up-close-and-personal with artists in ways that only the chamber setting can.
This year, our much-loved series embarks on a new journey, evolving to showcase larger chamber orchestra works under the baton of renowned Australian and international conductors including Kynan Johns (protégé of Maestro Lorin Maazel), Fabian Russell, and the Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Australian Ballet, Jonathan Lo.
From the timeless elegance of Purcell to the revolutionary spirit of Shostakovich, each concert is carefully programmed to transport you around the world and throughout history. Highlights include the poignant melodies of Elgar's Introduction and Allegro and Stravinsky's unforgettable The Soldier's Tale.
There’s nothing quite like witnessing a chamber orchestra in concert. From the up-close experience of musicians’ nuanced communication to the thrill of history’s most impressive repertoire, Orchestra Victoria’s Southbank Series is an experience not to be missed.
Tickets to the 2024 Southbank Series are available both as series packages and individual events. Whether you're seeking a memorable night out or your very first live orchestral experience, our Southbank Series offers you an intimate insight into a concert experience with access to the exceptional talent of Orchestra Victoria’s artistic family.
Join us for the 2024 Southbank Series and experience the power and beauty of orchestral music from the best seat in the house. In 2024, we bring the music to you.
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This special concert pitches an exhilarating journey through the spectrum of human experience - from the depths of sorrow to the heights of unbridled joy.