THE COMPOSER IS DEAD 11 NOVEMBER 2017
CONCERT PROGRAM
ARTISTS
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Brett Kelly Conductor Frank Woodley inspector / host
In consideration of your fellow patrons, the MSO thanks you for dimming the lighting on your mobile phone. The MSO acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are performing. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Elders from other communities who may be in attendance.
Running time: One hour Brett Kelly
Frank Woodley
One of Australia’s leading resident conductors, over the past decade Brett has regularly conducted the Melbourne, Sydney, Tasmanian, Queensland, Adelaide and West Australian Symphony Orchestras, along with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (NZ), the Southern Sinfonias (Dunedin), the Victorian Opera and award winning seasons with Australia’s premier contemporary opera company, Chamber Made Opera.
Frank Woodley is built from funny – it’s in his bones. Whether he’s being a comedian, clown, actor or acrobat, he is constantly creating characters and worlds to engage audiences of all ages. He is Australia’s most-loved professional show-off, and his special brand of nonsense-genius has seen him create numerous stage shows – Possessed, Inside, and Extra Ordinary, amongst others – as well as his own ABC TV series, Woodley.
Brett is also Principal Trombonist of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and during his career has occupied, or been offered, similar positions in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, The Orchestra of Opera Australia, the Orchestra “Arturo Toscanini” (Parma – Italy) and the Singapore Symphony.
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Since emerging from the Perrier Award-winning duo Lano and Woodley in 2006, Frank has toured around Australia and every major comedy festival. He also starred against type as the Dog Catcher in family film Oddball, stretched his musical legs in his collaboration with Harvest Rain (playing Sir Robin in Monty Python’s Spamalot at QPAC) and as the Inspector in Lemony Snicket’s The Composer Is Dead at the Sydney Opera House, the Melbourne Recital Centre, and the 2016 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present the exclusive Australian premiere of Star Wars: The Concert Series with The Force Awakens at St Kilda’s newly refurbished Palais Theatre, featuring a full screening of the film with John Williams’ classic score performed live to picture, led by conductor Nicholas Buc.
The Sidney Myer Free Concerts are the perfect soundtrack to summer in the city at one of Melbourne’s most-loved outdoor venues. Since 1959 the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – thanks to the generosity of Sidney Myer and with the support of the University of Melbourne – has provided beautiful music and memorable experiences for all lovers of music, lovers of culture and lovers of Melbourne.
Star Wars fans, both past and present, can experience this special event ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in cinemas 14 December 2017. Star Wars – Film Concert Series is produced under license by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox and Warner/Chappell Music. ©2017 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©Disney.
Admission is free and gates open at 4.30pm, entry is on a first in, best dressed basis. Pack a picnic, a bottle of wine and enjoy your MSO live and free. Bring the family or spend a night with friends – or a loved one – under the stars.
DAHLESQUE 28 April 2018 Malthouse Theatre The MSO invites you to explore the fantastical imagination and sardonic world of the irrepressible Roald Dahl, in this gloriumptiously irreverent and magical concert. Starring Elise McCann (2016 Helpmann Awardwinner as Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical) and an astonishly playful orchestra, you’ll hear music from Dahl’s favourite stories including Matilda, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, as well as original compositions of Revolting Rhymes. Take a seat in the intimate surrounds of The Coopers Malthouse for a truly magical experience, conducted by the MSO’s own Brett Kelly.
Tickets for these shows and more at mso.com.au