MSO Season 2018 brochure by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

SEASON 2018

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SEASON 2018

Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things. Denis Diderot French Philosopher

SEASON 2018

So what does MSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Season 2018 mean for you? Extraordinary concerts from one of the world's greatest orchestras. And to those who say, 'We're used to that!' I reply, 'You ain't heard nothin' yet!' Sir Andrew Davis Chief Conductor

SEASON 2018

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Season Opening Gala

The Masters Series

The Great Classics Series

Melbourne Town Hall Series

The Choral Series

Bernstein Celebration

East meets West

Mid Season Gala

NEW! MSO Mornings Series

MSO Chamber Series

The Recital Centre Series

Opera in Concert

Season Finale Gala

MSO Monash Series

MSO Geelong Series

Sidney Myer Free Concerts

Metropolis New Music Festival

Ears Wide Open Series

The Proms

MSO at the Movies

Messiah

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SEASON 2018

Every Sunday and Tuesday nights be transported with the best orchestral music from around the world.

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SPECIAL EVENT

Nelson Freire

Season Opening Gala

DAVIS | FREIRE | SKELTON Saturday 3 March | 7.30pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Sir Andrew Davis conductor Nelson Freire piano Stuart Skelton tenor Vine Symphony No.1 Microsymphony ∆ Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 Emperor Beethoven Fidelio: Gott! Welch Dunkel hier! Wagner Götterdämmerung: Morgendämmerung and Siegfrieds Rheinfahrt Wagner Die Walküre: Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemond Verdi Otello: Ballabile Verdi Otello: Niun mi tema Join us as we celebrate our season opening with two fantastic guest artists. Highlights include Beethoven’s stirring Emperor Concerto, the dungeon scene from Fidelio and Verdi’s amazing finale from Otello. It is extraordinary to have Wagner and Verdi, born in the same year, together on the program. Juxtaposed with these classical icons is Carl Vine’s Microsymphony, a work encompassing the dramatic features one expects from a symphony, compressed into just 12 minutes — intriguing! – Sir Andrew Davis, Chief Conductor ∆

Composer in Residence

THE MASTERS SERIES

Sir Andrew Davis (Photo Dario Acosta)

The Masters Series One of the tasks I relish most as MSO's Chief Conductor is planning a season in which all guest artists are matched with repertoire for which they have a special affinity. In this year's Masters Series I believe I have achieved this goal with particular success. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sir Andrew Davis, Chief Conductor

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall 6 matinee or 8 evening performances 6

Pre-concert talks recorded for podcast

THE MASTERS SERIES

1 THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS

2 DEBUSSY AND BRAHMS

Thursday 8 March | 7.30pm Saturday 10 March | 2pm

Thursday 5 April | 7.30pm

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Catherine Wyn-Rogers mezzo-soprano Stuart Skelton tenor Nathan Berg bass MSO Chorus

Jun Märkl conductor Christopher Moore viola David Berlin cello Ladies of the MSO Chorus

Elgar The Dream of Gerontius I first heard this work at the age of 14 and it made the deepest impression on me. Though it is a profoundly religious piece, tracing the soul’s progress through death and beyond, it carries a message of ecstatic hope that will move you whatever your beliefs. It’s with great joy that I bring it to the MSO.

Debussy Nocturnes Finsterer Double Concerto ▯ Brahms Symphony No.4 If you ask me which Brahms symphony is my favourite, the answer would probably be the one I’m conducting right now. But I do believe that the Fourth is truly my favourite. It has a grandeur and a sweep to it like no other. Debussy can always be relied upon to paint the most vivid pictures — here clouds, festival celebrations and dangerously alluring sirens!

3 BEETHOVEN’S EROICA

4 THOMAS HAMPSON SINGS MAHLER

Thursday 10 May | 7.30pm Saturday 12 May | 2pm

Thursday 7 June | 7.30pm

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Moye Chen piano

Andrea Molino conductor Thomas Hampson baritone

Vine Concerto for Orchestra ∆ Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 Beethoven Symphony No.3 Eroica

Mahler Totenfeier Mahler Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen Messiaen Le Tombeau resplendissant R. Strauss Tod und Verklärung

Beethoven originally dedicated his Heroic Symphony (Eroica is Italian for heroic) to Napoleon but erased his name from the title page when the Corsican revealed his feet were of clay (clearly an Englishman’s perspective!). The symphony was of a scale never before attempted and remains one of the great triumphs in music.

My friend Thomas Hampson sings Mahler’s beautiful songs of a love-lorn wanderer, Messiaen evokes the glory of stained glass windows, and Strauss, like Elgar, takes us through death to final transfiguration. An inspiring evening!

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World premiere Composer in Residence East meets West

THE MASTERS SERIES

5 SIMONE YOUNG KOLJA BLACHER

6 HOLST'S THE PLANETS

Thursday 5 July | 7.30pm Saturday 7 July | 2pm

Thursday 30 August | 7.30pm Saturday 1 September | 2pm

Simone Young conductor Kolja Blacher violin

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Ladies of the MSO Chorus

Britten Violin Concerto Bruckner Symphony No.6

Vine Symphony No.8 ▯ ∆ Holst The Planets

After her recent triumph with Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony, Simone Young, one of Australia’s most distinguished artists who enjoys the greatest international renown, brings her extraordinary insights to his glorious Sixth. Benjamin Britten’s early Violin Concerto, a piece demanding great virtuosity and expressiveness, is in the best of hands with the ever-popular Kolja Blacher.

An exciting evening awaits with the latest symphony by our Composer in Residence Carl Vine. And then one of the most popular works of all time, Holst’s masterpiece The Planets which has the ability to take you to infinity and beyond!

7 STRAVINSKY’S FIREBIRD

8 BEETHOVEN 5

Thursday 25 October | 7.30pm Saturday 27 October | 2pm

Thursday 15 November | 7.30pm Saturday 17 November | 2pm

Jukka-Pekka Saraste conductor Dejan Lazić piano

Karina Canellakis conductor Mayu Kishima violin ○

Stravinsky Funeral Song Bartók Piano Concerto No.3 Stravinsky The Firebird

Dvořák The Noon Witch Shostakovich Violin Concerto No.1 Beethoven Symphony No.5

I’m delighted that my esteemed friend Jukka-Pekka Saraste will lead a performance of the complete Firebird ballet. I heard him conduct it a few years ago and my hair stood on end. Bartók's last Piano Concerto is his most tender, and as always, there’s plenty of excitement along the way!

Beethoven’s Fifth needs no introduction but its originality always astonishes me no matter how many times I hear it. The Noon Witch is one of Dvořák’s too seldom performed tone poems — discovering new pieces by familiar composers is, I think, one of the joys of concert-going. Shostakovich was afraid his violin concerto would offend the Soviet authorities and hid it in a drawer for several years. Thank goodness he changed his mind!

World premiere ∆ Composer in Residence East meets West ○ Winner of the inaugural Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition ▯

$50 BONUS CONCERT* NEW WORLD SYMPHONY Page 12

8 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION THURSDAY Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve

Adult $996 $828 $712 $568 $424

6 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION SATURDAY MATINEE Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve

$642 $534 $480 $426 $318

Includes free pre-concert talk. * Conditions apply. See page 49.

– Words by Sir Andrew Davis, Chief Conductor

Conc. $916 $748 $672 $528 $424

$582 $474 $450 $396 $318

THE MASTERS SERIES

(Clockwise from top left) Thomas Hampson baritone (Photo Dario Acosta) Simone Young conductor (Photo Berthold Fabricius) Dejan LaziÄ&#x2021; piano (Photo Lin Gothoni) Mayu Kishima violin (Photo Keiichi Suto)

T H E G R E AT C L A S S I C S S E R I E S

Xian Zhang

The Great Classics Series A Melbourne favourite. Enjoy great symphonic repertoire showcasing a mix of international and Australian guest artists.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall 6 evening performances 10

Pre-concert talks recorded for podcast

T H E G R E AT C L A S S I C S S E R I E S

1 MAHLER 9

2 TCHAIKOVSKY 5

Friday 16 March | 7.30pm Saturday 17 March | 7.30pm Monday 19 March | 6.30pm

Friday 13 April | 7.30pm Saturday 14 April | 7.30pm Monday 16 April | 6.30pm

Sir Andrew Davis conductor

Muhai Tang conductor James Ehnes violin

Mahler Symphony No.9 ‘A symphony must be like a world — it must contain everything.’ The Ninth, Mahler’s last complete and most ambiguous symphony, is as much about our fragmenting world, as volatile Europe at the end of Mahler’s life. It can be conducted as a love-song to life, a hymn to death, or both. Whatever path Sir Andrew Davis takes, it will leave you changed, with more questions than answers.

Brahms Tragic Overture Kernis Violin Concerto ** Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 Meet Muhai Tang, the charismatic Chinese-born conductor renowned for delivering edge-of-your-seat performances. He is also a fearless new music champion so I predict this Australian premiere by Pulitzer Prizewinning Aaron Jay Kernis will be a white heat experience. Kernis wrote it for James Ehnes’ beautiful, lyrical tone and jaw-dropping virtuoso technique, promising poetry and fireworks before you even get to the Tchaikovsky.

3 L’ENFANCE DU CHRIST

4 BEETHOVEN AND BRAHMS

Friday 15 June | 7.30pm Saturday 16 June | 7.30pm Monday 18 June | 6.30pm

Friday 20 July | 7.30pm Saturday 21 July | 7.30pm Monday 23 July | 6.30pm

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Sasha Cooke mezzo-soprano (Marie) Andrew Staples tenor (Le Récitant) Roderick Williams baritone (Joseph) Andrew Goodwin tenor (Centurion) Shane Lowrencev bass (Polydore) Matthew Brook bass (Hérode, Père de famille) MSO Chorus

Joshua Weilerstein conductor Jayson Gillham piano

Berlioz L’Enfance du Christ Think Berlioz, and badly-behaved witches come to mind (his Symphonie fantastique). So this almost operatic oratorio telling the tale of Christ’s childhood is a bit of a surprise. Tender, luminous, at times intimate, with a touch of the occult in the Soothsayers' inventive dance, the overall atmosphere is one of child-like purity that will move you to the core. And a warning, the final mystic chorus may bring you to tears. 11

Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 Brahms/Klengel Intermezzo Op.117 No.1 Brahms Piano Quartet (orchestral version) What a pairing! Epic Beethoven in the hands of Jayson Gillham, the child prodigy from the Queensland bush, and Joshua Weilerstein who hails from a notable musical dynasty. This noble work with its kaleidoscope of colours and emotions transcends its Mozartian model (the romantic, slow movement is to die for). The magnificent orchestration of Brahms' Piano Quartet with its toe-tapping Hungarian dance finale completes a rich musical menu. ** Australian premiere East meets West

T H E G R E AT C L A S S I C S S E R I E S

Every world-class city deserves a world-class orchestra. The depth of talent and passion within the MSO never ceases to fill me with great pride. Dale Barltrop, Concertmaster

5 NEW WORLD SYMPHONY

6 FRENCH CLASSICS

Friday 21 September | 7.30pm Saturday 22 September | 7.30pm Monday 24 September | 6.30pm

Friday 23 November | 7.30pm Saturday 24 November | 7.30pm Monday 26 November | 6.30pm

Xian Zhang conductor Tianyi Lu conductor ⁰ Benjamin Grosvenor piano

Fabien Gabel conductor Beatrice Rana piano Fiona Campbell mezzo-soprano MSO Chorus

Mills Island Signal Island Song ▯ Schumann Piano Concerto Dvořák Symphony No.9 From the New World Beijing-born maestro Xian Zhang makes her MSO debut with two romantic masterpieces. Schumann’s only piano concerto explores the extremes of his personality as soloist and orchestra intertwine like the love affair between Schumann and Clara Wieck, the concerto’s dedicatee. Dvořák’s nostalgic symphony, with its soulful lament, ends in a blaze of chords with lingering echoes of darker memories.

Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.3 Debussy/Dean Ariettes Oubliées Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No.2 All the perfumes of Arabia would fade alongside this fragrant program of exquisite French offerings. Fiona Campbell will spin the long, languid lines of Debussy’s Forgotten Songs — the perfect complement to Ravel’s spectacular ballet suite, framing Prokofiev’s tempestuous Third Concerto. Expect sparks and sparkle from young Italian pianist Beatrice Rana.

$50 BONUS CONCERT* BEETHOVEN'S EROICA Page 7

6 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION FRIDAY & SATURDAY Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve

Adult $642 $534 $480 $426 $318

Conc. $582 $474 $450 $396 $318

MONDAY Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve

$741 $621 $534 $426 $318

$681 $561 $504 $396 $318

Includes free pre-concert talk (Fri/Sat), post-concert conversation (Mon). * Conditions apply. See page 49.

– Words by Mairi Nicolson, Presenter, ABC Classic FM ▯ World premiere ⁰ Cybec Assistant Conductor supported by The Cybec Foundation East meets West

T H E G R E AT C L A S S I C S S E R I E S

(Clockwise from top) Tianyi Lu assistant conductor James Ehnes violin (Photo B. Ealovega) Joshua Weilerstein conductor (Photo Felix Broede)

MELBOURNE TOWN HALL SERIES

Benjamin Northey (Photo Matt Irwin)

Melbourne Town Hall Series MSO's Associate Conductor Benjamin Northey leads this series by ever-popular demand! These joyous concerts are set in Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic Town Hall.

Melbourne Town Hall Benjamin Northey, Associate Conductor, supported by Anthony Pratt

MELBOURNE TOWN HALL SERIES

1 AN EVENING IN VIENNA

2 SAINT-SAËNS' GREAT ORGAN SYMPHONY

Friday 4 May | 7.30pm

Friday 3 August | 7.30pm

Benjamin Northey conductor Emma Matthews soprano MSO Chorus

Benjamin Northey conductor Piers Lane piano Calvin Bowman organ

Arias from Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow, as well as favourite polkas and waltzes, including Strauss’ Voices of Spring and The Blue Danube.

Kodály Dances of Galanta Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3 Organ

What a fantastic way to begin the Melbourne Town Hall series by featuring some of the most vibrant and beautiful Viennese music of the golden age. We are delighted to welcome back star soprano and MSO favourite Emma Matthews for what promises to be a memorable evening of fun, beauty and the romance of Vienna!

The hugely popular Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony is the perfect piece to experience the majestic power of MSO and the mighty Town Hall organ in the hands of Calvin Bowman. We are also delighted to feature internationally renowned Australian pianist Piers Lane to perform the sparkling and virtuosic First Concerto of Franz Liszt.

3 MOZART’S JUPITER AND MORE

4 A NIGHT OF ROMANTIC CLASSICS

Friday 14 September | 7.30pm

Friday 2 November | 7.30pm

Benjamin Northey conductor Andrea Lam piano

Benjamin Northey conductor Harry Bennetts violin

Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No.1 Tchaikovsky/Stravinsky Bluebird Pas de deux Mozart Symphony No.41 Jupiter

Dvořák Carnival Overture Korngold Violin Concerto Brahms Symphony No.1

It’s always fascinating to hear works in a neo-classical style alongside masterpieces from the classical period. The peerless final C major symphony of Mozart is a pinnacle of western art. It complements the inventiveness and melodic nature of Stravinsky’s ballet Pulcinella, a real showcase for the MSO musicians. After her thrilling recent Town Hall performances, Andrea Lam returns to perform Mendelssohn’s beautiful First Piano Concerto.

This program really is a celebration. The opening bars of Dvořák’s Carnival Overture leap off the page with tremendous energy. The joyful nature of the ending of Brahms' First Symphony has a similar effect. We are also excited to feature an Australian rising star violinist, Harry Bennetts, who will perform a wonderful concerto by a genius of 20th century classical and film music, the Austrian composer Erich Korngold.

$50 BONUS CONCERT* SIMONE YOUNG KOLJA BLACHER Page 8

4 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve

Adult $432 $356 $284 $176

Free organ recital prior to each concert. * Conditions apply. See page 49.

– Words by Benjamin Northey, Associate Conductor

Conc. $412 $336 $264 $176

THE CHORAL SERIES

Sasha Cooke

The Choral Series Tender, joyful, dramatic, awe-inspiring. Open your heart and mind with these glorious works featuring the MSO Chorus.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall 16

THE CHORAL SERIES

1 THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS

2 L’ENFANCE DU CHRIST

Thursday 8 March | 7.30pm Saturday 10 March | 2pm

Friday 15 June | 7.30pm Saturday 16 June | 7.30pm Monday 18 June | 6.30pm

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Catherine Wyn-Rogers mezzo-soprano Stuart Skelton tenor Nathan Berg bass MSO Chorus

Berlioz L’Enfance du Christ The overall atmosphere of this great work is one of child-like purity that will move you to the core.

– Sir Andrew Davis, Chief Conductor

– Mairi Nicolson, Presenter, ABC Classic FM

3 BERNSTEIN CLASSICS

4 HANDEL’S MESSIAH

Wednesday 15 August | 7.30pm

Saturday 15 December | 7pm Sunday 16 December | 5pm

Bramwell Tovey conductor Nicholas Tolputt countertenor Liane Keegan contralto MSO Chorus Copland Orchestral Variations Mahler Rückert Lieder Bernstein Symphony No.1 Jeremiah Bernstein Chichester Psalms This program investigates Bernstein’s musical roots through his mentor Aaron Copland, the music of Gustav Mahler with whom he identified, and the Jewish faith. He based the impressive last movement of his First Symphony on the Lamentations of Jeremiah, and the Book of Psalms provided the texts of his life embracing, joyous Chichester Psalms.

$50 BONUS CONCERT*

Jan Willem de Vriend conductor Ilse Eerens soprano Nicholas Tolputt countertenor Andrew Goodwin tenor Benjamin Appl bass MSO Chorus

THOMAS HAMPSON SINGS MAHLER Page 7

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Handel Messiah Come celebrate with this annual tradition. This year, Handel’s epic setting of biblical texts features Dutch early music specialist Jan Willem de Vriend and a cast from Australia, Belgium and the UK. – Ronald Vermeulen, Director of Artistic Planning

Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve

Adult $410 $350 $300 $230

Conc. $390 $330 $280 $210

Free pre-concert talks, exc. Messiah. Monday night post-conversation. * Conditions apply. See page 49.

SPECIAL EVENT

Bernstein Celebration Leonard Bernstein: American composer, conductor, pianist, educator, and humanitarian. A man who single-handedly shaped our perception of music in the twentieth century.

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall 18

SPECIAL EVENT

This season, we celebrate Bernstein’s 100th birthday by looking at different aspects of this great man.

$50 BONUS CONCERT* BERNSTEIN SERENADE FEATURED IN KOLJA BLACHER Page 26

There is Bernstein the composer of symphonic works of vast intellectual and emotional dimensions. The maestro, the powerful advocate of the music of Gustav Mahler, and the continuation of the symphonic tradition. The man of the theatre who, in his pursuit to write the great American opera, changed Broadway forever. And behind everything there is the educator, who made whole families stay at home to watch the Young People’s Concerts on TV. The MSO is thrilled to welcome Bramwell Tovey to Melbourne for this celebration. As a young conductor in 1986, he was asked to step in to conduct the opening night of a Bernstein Festival with the London Symphony Orchestra. By doing this, he followed in the footsteps of Leonard Bernstein himself, whose career was launched in the same way. The only difference was that, in Tovey's case, Bernstein himself was present. Subsequently Bernstein invited Tovey to attend classes and rehearsals. The rest is history. We will tell you Leonard Bernstein’s story and infuse it with his inner passion for music, for people and for a life worth living.

1 WEST SIDE STORY — PERFORMED LIVE TO FILM

2 BERNSTEIN CLASSICS

3 BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY

Friday 27 July | 7.30pm

Wednesday 15 August | 7.30pm

Saturday 18 August | 7.30pm

Benjamin Northey conductor

Bramwell Tovey conductor Nicholas Tolputt countertenor Liane Keegan contralto MSO Chorus

Bramwell Tovey conductor, piano Sarah Fox soprano Liane Keegan contralto Michael Petruccelli tenor Brett Polegato baritone

Experience a thrilling presentation of the iconic winner of 10 Oscars® — the MSO plays Leonard Bernstein’s score live with the re-mastered film (directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, featuring Robbins' choreography, Ernest Lehman’s screenplay, Arthur Laurents' book and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics) shown in high definition with original vocals and dialogue intact. West Side Story © 1961 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Inc. All rights reserved

Copland Orchestral Variations Mahler Rückert Lieder Bernstein Symphony No.1 Jeremiah Bernstein Chichester Psalms This program investigates Bernstein’s musical roots through his mentor Aaron Copland, the music of Gustav Mahler with whom he identified, and the Jewish faith. He based the impressive last movement of his First Symphony on the Lamentations of Jeremiah, and the Book of Psalms provided the texts of his life embracing, joyous Chichester Psalms.

Songs and instrumental excerpts from Wonderful Town, On the Town, Candide, Peter Pan, Fancy Free and West Side Story. All his life Leonard Bernstein had a love affair with New York and in his many music theatre works he painted the most vivid picture of life in the ‘City that Never Sleeps’.

3 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve

Adult $300 $240 $180 $150

* Conditions apply. See page 49.

– Words by Ronald Vermeulen, Director of Artistic Planning 19

Conc. $285 $225 $165 $135

SPECIAL EVENT

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Tan Dun

Chinese New Year Concert Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

EAST MEETS WEST Saturday 24 February | 7.30pm Tan Dun conductor Maxim Vengerov violin MSO’s annual Chinese New Year celebration has become a highlight on the concert calendar. Join the MSO, maestro Tan Dun and a stellar cast of guest artists, including the extraordinary Maxim Vengerov, to celebrate the Year of the Dog in a colourful and joyous concert that showcases Melbourne’s diverse culture.

East meets West MSO celebrates our city's cultural diversity in 2018 fusing a blend of East meets West in concerts throughout the year. Supported by Li Family Trust

SPECIAL EVENT

Anne-Sophie Mutter

Mid Season Gala Featuring world superstar Anne-Sophie Mutter in her first ever Melbourne performance! Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO Saturday 23 June | 7.30pm Sir Andrew Davis conductor Anne-Sophie Mutter violin Soloist in Residence Stacey Alleaume soprano Jeremy Kleeman baritone Stravinsky Le baiser de la fée: Divertimento Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Nielsen Symphony No.3 Sinfonia Espansiva Within the enormous versatility of the MSO, the Russian repertoire feels like a spiritual home to me. It’s such a thrill to be part of the colour and drama of this music, luxuriating in the warmth, the power and the drive of the sound we make. The perfect match of a legendary soloist, with what is probably the most exciting violin concerto ever written, will be thrilling. – Nicholas Bochner, Assistant Principal Cello Anne-Sophie Mutter supported by Mr Marc Besen AC and Mrs Eva Besen AO 21

MSO MORNING SERIES

NEW!

MSO Mornings Series World-class artists, wonderful orchestral repertoire, concerts with commentary from the stage, without interval. Short and sweet indeed. Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

$50 BONUS CONCERT* HOLST'S THE PLANETS Page 8

1 DAVIS AND FREIRE EMPEROR CONCERTO

2 ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO

3 STRAVINSKY’S FIREBIRD

Friday 2 March | 11am

Friday 22 June | 11am

Friday 26 October | 11am

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Nelson Freire piano

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Anne-Sophie Mutter violin

Jukka-Pekka Saraste conductor

Wagner Götterdämmerung: Morgendämmerung and Siegfried’s Rheinfahrt Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 Emperor I love a good musical sunrise and this one from Wagner’s Götterdämmerung is one of the most magical. I love entering Wagner’s realm of legend, and being carried away by his incredible yearning to the other-worldly. Following this is sure to be a highlight of 2018 — a mature master of the piano interpreting Beethoven’s crowning achievement of concerto writing.

Soloist in Residence

Stravinsky Le baiser de la fée: Divertimento Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Within the enormous versatility of the MSO, the Russian repertoire feels like a spiritual home to me. It’s such a thrill to be part of the colour and drama of this music, luxuriating in the warmth, the power and the drive of the sound we make. The perfect match of a legendary soloist, with what is probably the most exciting violin concerto ever written, will be thrilling. Anne-Sophie Mutter supported by Mr Marc Besen AC and Mrs Eva Besen AO

Stravinsky The Firebird Playing Stravinsky’s Firebird in a youth orchestra opened my eyes to how fun and truly satisfying playing in an orchestra can be and helped set me on the path to where I am today. Although I have played and heard it many times since, I am each time astonished afresh at the originality of the sounds, and at the extraordinary range of expression Stravinsky draws from the orchestra.

3 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve

Adult $300 $230 $170

* Conditions apply. See page 49.

– Words by Nicholas Bochner, Assistant Principal Cello

Conc. $285 $215 $155

MSO MORNING SERIES

(Clockwise from top) Anne-Sophie Mutter violin (Photo Monika Hรถfler) Jukka-Pekka Saraste conductor (Photo Felix Broede) Nelson Freire piano

MSO CHAMBER SERIES

Plexus, Artist in Residence

MSO Chamber Series Make Sunday mornings even more special with this series of intimate classics presented by musicians of the MSO.

ABC Southbank Centre, Iwaki Auditorium Hosted by Mairi Nicolson, Presenter, ABC Classic FM 24

MSO CHAMBER SERIES

CHAMBER 1

CHAMBER 2

Sunday 6 May | 11am

Sunday 1 July | 11am

Michelle Ruffolo violin Nicholas Bochner cello Wendy Clarke flute Thomas Hutchinson oboe Jack Schiller bassoon Donald Nicolson harpsichord

Plexus Artist in Residence Monica Curro violin Philip Arkinstall clarinet Stefan Cassomenos piano with Sarah Curro violin Christopher Moore viola Michelle Wood cello Saul Lewis horn

F. Couperin Concerts Royaux Nos.1-4 Imagine walking through the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles with the scent of spring blossom from the Orangerie wafting in the air… and suddenly the elegant and sophisticated strains of Couperin’s music entertaining the court of Louis XIV fill the room… the stylish sounds of the French Baroque at their very finest.

Prokofiev Overture on Hebrew Themes Hindemith Quartet Dohnányi Sextet As chamber musicians we are part of a conversation, contributing our individual voice in a sympathetic yet dynamic way. This concert exemplifies this art of dialogue, with unusual combinations of instruments giving voice to three distinct nationalistic styles.

CHAMBER 3

CHAMBER 4

Sunday 9 September | 11am

Sunday 21 October | 11am

Sophie Rowell violin Matthew Tomkins violin Christopher Moore viola Fiona Sargeant viola David Berlin cello Rachael Tobin cello Benjamin Hanlon double bass Greta Bradman soprano

Freya Franzen violin Christopher Cartlidge viola Rachael Tobin cello Stephen Newton bass Jack Schiller bassoon Philip Arkinstall clarinet Saul Lewis horn

Boccherini Stabat Mater (selection) Vine The Tree of Man ∆ Brahms Sextet No.2 The text of The Tree of Man Cantata seeks to convert the inexpressibility of life into words. Is it possible though that music can express the inexpressible? I truly believe it is! The beautiful repose of Boccherini, the yearning nature of the Vine and the glorious sweep of Brahms encapsulate just how miraculous our world of music is. ∆

Composer in Residence

$50 BONUS CONCERT*

R. Strauss/Hasenöhrl Till Eulenspiegel (einmal anders) Ravel Duo for violin and cello Beethoven Septet Beethoven’s Septet is a gleaming diamond of the chamber repertory. Melodious, harmonious and majestic in structure it showcases how masterful Beethoven was at reaching new horizons both in writing for each instrument and for the art of chamber music. Till Eulenspiegel’s jocular nature springs off the pages of this chamber arrangement abounding in sparkling wit and humour, just like a twinkle in the eye.

DAVIS AND FREIRE EMPEROR CONCERTO Page 22

4 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION General Admission

Adult $199

* Conditions apply. See page 49.

– Words by Sophie Rowell, Associate Concertmaster

Conc. $179

T H E R E C I TA L C E N T R E S E R I E S

The Recital Centre Series Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and...Bernstein! Enjoy these magnificent play/direct concerts surrounded by the acoustic perfection of the Melbourne Recital Centre. Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall

$50 BONUS CONCERT* SAINT-SAËNS' GREAT ORGAN SYMPHONY Page 15

1 KOLJA BLACHER

2 DALE BARLTROP

3 CHRISTOPHER MOORE

Thursday 28 June | 7.30pm

Thursday 9 August | 7.30pm

Thursday 11 October | 7.30pm

Kolja Blacher violin, director

Dale Barltrop violin, director

Haydn Symphony No.83 La Poule Bernstein Serenade Beethoven Romance No.1 Beethoven Symphony No.1

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3 Vine Smith's Alchemy ∆ Vasks Vox Amoris Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.1

Christopher Moore viola, director Sophie Rowell violin

Esteemed violinist Kolja Blacher will play/direct a diverse program that includes Beethoven’s revolutionary First Symphony and, in homage to our Bernstein 100 celebration, one of the composer’s great masterpieces.

The Brandenburg Concertos are among the most colourful and imaginative orchestral works of the 18th century. They are pure joy to perform. To contrast, two gripping twenty-first century creations: Smith’s Alchemy, a work that will brilliantly showcase the virtuosity of the MSO string players, and Vox Amoris, where the composer uses solo violin to weave a love story that scales a staggeringly vast emotional soundscape — an intense and hauntingly beautiful work. – Dale Barltrop, Concertmaster

Grandage New work ▯ Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola Brahms Serenade No.2 Arguably Mozart's best concerto, Sinfonia Concertante has a bit of a twist for his favourite instrument, the viola (!). To say that the Serenade No.2 was simply Brahms warming up to write a symphony is mere folly. This rarely performed masterpiece is quintessential Brahms. – Christopher Moore, Principal Viola

3 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve

∆ ▯

Composer in Residence World premiere

Adult $267 $213 $159 $132

Includes free pre-concert talk. * Conditions apply. See page 49.

Conc. $252 $198 $144 $117

T H E R E C I TA L C E N T R E S E R I E S

(Clockwise from top left) Kolja Blacher violin (Photo Tim O'Connor) Sophie Rowell associate concertmaster Dale Barltrop concertmaster (Photo Matt Irwin) Christopher Moore principal viola (Photo Daniel Aulsebrook)

SPECIAL EVENT

BONUS FOR SUBSCRIBERS 30% OFF

Eva-Maria Westbroek

Die Walküre

OPERA IN CONCERT DIE WALKURE, ACT 1 Saturday 25 August | 7.30pm

Featuring world-renowned soprano, Eva-Maria Westbroek

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Eva-Maria Westbroek soprano (Sieglinde) Frank van Aken tenor (Siegmund) Daniel Sumegi bass (Hunding)

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Wagner Siegfried Idyll Wagner Die Walküre, Act 1 We begin gently with Wagner’s blissful love song to his wife. And then, the evening turns to a fierce tale of drama, passion and power. The MSO teams up with acclaimed soprano EvaMaria Westbroek to bring you Act 1 from the second opera of Wagner’s famous Ring Cycle. A hunted man shelters from the storm, not knowing he has entered the house of his enemy. Ancient custom keeps him safe for the night, but the morning will bring death — until forbidden love turns winter to spring. Powerful and impassioned, Die Walküre grips at every turn. – Alastair McKean, MSO Librarian 28

SPECIAL EVENT

Maxim Vengerov (Photo Carta Carbone)

Season Finale Gala Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

MAXIM VENGEROV Saturday 1 December | 7.30pm Markus Stenz conductor Maxim Vengerov violin Wagner Parsifal: Prelude and Transformation Music Chen Violin Concerto ** Stravinsky The Rite of Spring Join us for a spectacular Finale to our season. Master-violinist Maxim Vengerov will perform the Australian premiere of a new Violin Concerto, written for him by the renowned Chinese composer Qigang Chen. To top it all off MSO former Chief Conductor Markus Stenz will conduct Stravinskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rite of Spring: the ballet that changed music and dance forever. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ronald Vermeulen, Director of Artistic Planning

** Australian premiere East meets West

MSO MONASH SERIES

Markus Stenz

MSO Monash Series The MSO proudly presents a suite of four world-class concerts, culminating in an optional bonus concert featuring legendary violinist Maxim Vengerov.

In partnership with

Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Clayton campus 30

MSO MONASH SERIES

1 DEBUSSY AND BRAHMS

2 BEETHOVEN’S EROICA

Friday 6 April | 7.30pm

Friday 11 May | 7.30pm

Jun Märkl conductor Christopher Moore viola David Berlin cello Ladies of the MSO Chorus

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Moye Chen piano

Debussy Nocturnes Finsterer Double Concerto Brahms Symphony No.4 If you ask me which Brahms symphony is my favourite, the answer would probably be the one I’m conducting right now. But I do believe that the Fourth is truly my favourite. It has a grandeur and a sweep to it like no other. Debussy can always be relied upon to paint the most vivid pictures — here clouds, festival celebrations and dangerously alluring sirens!

Vine Concerto for Orchestra ∆ Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 Beethoven Symphony No.3 Eroica Beethoven originally dedicated his Heroic Symphony (Eroica is Italian for heroic) to Napoleon but erased his name from the title page when the Corsican revealed his feet were of clay (clearly an Englishman’s perspective!). The symphony was of a scale never before attempted and remains one of the great triumphs in music. – Sir Andrew Davis, Chief Conductor

BONUS CONCERT ONLY $79*

– Sir Andrew Davis, Chief Conductor

3 DALE BARLTROP

4 CHRISTOPHER MOORE

MONASH SEASON FINALE MAXIM VENGEROV

Friday 10 August | 7.30pm

Friday 12 October | 7.30pm

Friday 30 November | 7.30pm

Dale Barltrop violin, director

Christopher Moore viola, director Sophie Rowell violin

Markus Stenz conductor Maxim Vengerov violin

Grandage New work Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola Brahms Serenade No.2

Wagner Parsifal: Prelude and Transformation Music Shostakovich Violin Concerto No.1 Stravinsky The Rite of Spring

Arguably Mozart's best concerto (with a twist for his favourite instrument — the viola!) alongside Brahms’ rarely performed masterpiece.

Maxim Vengerov is renowned for his legendary recording of the hauntingly beautiful Shostakovich First Violin concerto. This is your rare opportunity to hear it live. Witness why 29 May 1913 has gone down in history as the date that changed music and dance forever as MSO plays The Rite of Spring, a work that provoked one of the biggest riots in history.

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3 Vine Smith's Alchemy ∆ Vasks Vox Amoris Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.1 The Brandenburg Concertos are among the most colourful and imaginative orchestral works of the 18th century. They are pure joy to perform. To contrast, two gripping twenty-first century creations: Smith’s Alchemy a work that will brilliantly showcase the virtuosity of the MSO string players, and Vox Amoris, where the composer uses solo violin to weave a love story that scales a staggeringly vast emotional soundscape — an intense and hauntingly beautiful work. – Dale Barltrop, Concertmaster ∆

Composer in Residence East meets West

– Christopher Moore, Principal Viola

4 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION Adult $248 $212 $140

A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve

Includes free pre-concert talk.

Conc. $228 $192 $120

– Ronald Vermeulen, Director of Artistic Planning * Conditions apply. See page 49.

MSO GEELONG SERIES

Karina Canellakis

MSO Geelong Series MSO brings leading artists and some of the greatest repertoire of all time to Geelong's doorstep.

Costa Hall, Deakin University, Geelong Bookings via Geelong Performing Arts Centre gpac.org.au | Phone (03) 5225 1200 | 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong 32

MSO GEELONG SERIES

1 THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS

2 THOMAS HAMPSON SINGS MAHLER

3 SIMONE YOUNG KOLJA BLACHER

Friday 9 March | 7.30pm

Friday 8 June | 7.30pm

Friday 6 July | 7.30pm

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Catherine Wyn-Rogers mezzo-soprano Stuart Skelton tenor Nathan Berg bass MSO Chorus

Andrea Molino conductor Thomas Hampson baritone

Simone Young conductor Kolja Blacher violin

Mahler Totenfeier Mahler Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen Messiaen Le Tombeau resplendissant R. Strauss Tod und Verklärung

Britten Violin Concerto Bruckner Symphony No.6

4 HOLST'S THE PLANETS

5 BEETHOVEN 5

Friday 31 August | 7.30pm

Friday 16 November | 7.30pm

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Ladies of the MSO Chorus

Karina Canellakis conductor Mayu Kishima violin ○

Vine Symphony No.8 ▯ ∆ Holst The Planets

Dvořák The Noon Witch Shostakovich Violin Concerto No.1 Beethoven Symphony No.5

An exciting evening awaits with the latest symphony by our composer in residence Carl Vine. And then one of the most popular works of all time, Holst’s masterpiece The Planets which has the ability to take you to infinity and beyond!

World premiere ∆ Composer in Residence East meets West ○ Winner of the inaugural Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition ▯

$50 BONUS CONCERT* NEW WORLD SYMPHONY Page 12

5 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve

Adult $395 $325 $205

Includes free pre-concert talk. * Conditions apply. See page 49.

– Words by Sir Andrew Davis, Chief Conductor

Conc. $370 $300 $180

SIDNEY MYER FREE CONCERTS

Photo Matt Irwin

Sidney Myer Free Concerts The perfect soundtrack to summer in the city, at one of Melbourne's most iconic outdoor venues. Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Gates open at 4.30pm with entry on a first-in basis.

1 ROMANCE AND CLASSICS

2 HOT SUMMER NIGHT!

3 FROM MSO, WITH LOVE

Wednesday 7 February | 7.30pm

Saturday 10 February | 7.30pm

Wednesday 14 February | 7.30pm

Antony Hermus conductor Sophie Rowell violin

Antony Hermus conductor Luciana Mancini mezzo-soprano

Wagenaar Overture Cyrano de Bergerac Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4

Ravel Alborada del gracioso Falla El Amor Brujo Marquez Danzon No.2 Berio Folksongs Ravel Boléro

Benjamin Northey conductor Natalie Aroyan soprano Rosario La Spina tenor

In association with

VALENTINE’S DAY

R. Strauss Don Juan Puccini Tosca: Mario! Mario! Mario! Martucci Notturno Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italien Puccini Preludio Sinfonico Puccini La Bohème: Finale Act 1

M E T R O P O L I S N E W M U S I C F E S T I VA L

Metropolis New Music Festival The MSO, Melbourne Recital Centre and Monash University present contemporary music in its finest form, with the spotlight on the music of Unsuk Chin, one of the world's foremost contemporary composers. Stay tuned for full program: Metropolis at Melbourne Recital Centre Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Clayton campus Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank

METROPOLIS 1 MONASH

METROPOLIS 2 MONASH

Thursday 19 April | 7.30pm

Saturday 21 April | 7.30pm

Clark Rundell conductor Wu Wei sheng Australian String Quartet

Clark Rundell conductor Jennifer Koh violin Allison Bell soprano

Ligeti String Quartet No.1 Métamorphoses nocturnes Chin Šu ** Vincent New work ▯ ∆ Chin ParaMetaString

Chin Rocaná ** Chin Puzzles and Games ** Ligeti Atmosphères Chin Violin Concerto **

I’m so looking forward to Metropolis 2018. Ligeti’s String Quartet No.1 is an amazing explosion of energy and gesture whose origins are deeply rooted in Hungarian folk and art music — kind of like Liszt having an enormous tantrum — a very rare treat to hear this stunning music live in the hands of the brilliant Australian String Quartet.

Unsuk Chin’s masterful crafting of esoteric and ephemeral atmosphere is the perfect combination with Ligeti. Chin’s music is some of the most challenging and intricate that I’ve played, but the result is an exquisitely woven sonic tapestry. Also very excited to play Ligeti’s terrifying Atmospheres — the piece that changed film music forever.

▯ World premiere ** Australian premiere ∆ Cybec Young Composer in Residence East meets West

$50 BONUS CONCERT* DEBUSSY AND BRAHMS, MONASH Page 31

2 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION General Admission

Adult $63

Conc. $53

* Conditions apply. See page 49.

– Words by Monica Curro, Assistant Principal Second Violin

Presented in association with

EARS WIDE OPEN SERIES

Ears Wide Open Series Part concert, part guided musical journey. Extend your experience and hear the work in-concert with an EWO-Plus package. Richard Gill conductor, presenter Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall

$50 BONUS CONCERT* MOZART'S JUPITER AND MORE Page 15

1 DANCES OF GALANTA

2 SIEGFRIED IDYLL

3 DEBUSSY'S FAUN

Monday 25 June | 6.30pm

Monday 30 July | 6.30pm

Monday 22 October | 6.30pm

Kodály Dances of Galanta

Wagner Siegfried Idyll

Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

Hear how Zoltán Kodály composed this renowned orchestral work using motifs from the folk music of the gypsy bands of his childhood.

Wagner created the Siegfried Idyll, a symphonic poem, as a birthday present to his second wife. Delve more deeply into this blissful love song for chamber orchestra.

Find out why Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun is one of Debussy’s most famous works and considered as a turning point in the history of music.

PLUS! 4 SAINT-SAËNS' GREAT ORGAN SYMPHONY

PLUS! 5 OPERA IN CONCERT DIE WALKURE

PLUS! 6 FRENCH CLASSICS

Friday 3 August | 7.30pm Melbourne Town Hall

Saturday 25 August | 7.30pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Friday 23 November | 7.30pm Saturday 24 November | 7.30pm Monday 26 November | 6.30pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Benjamin Northey conductor Piers Lane piano Calvin Bowman organ

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Eva-Maria Westbroek soprano (Sieglinde) Frank van Aken tenor (Siegmund) Daniel Sumegi bass (Hunding)

Fabien Gabel conductor Beatrice Rana piano Fiona Campbell mezzo-soprano MSO Chorus

Wagner Siegfried Idyll Wagner Die Walküre, Act 1

Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.3 Debussy/Dean Ariettes Oubliées Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No.2

3 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION

6 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION

Ears Wide Open Premium

Ears Wide Open PLUS! Premium A Reserve B Reserve

Kodály Dances of Galanta Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3 Organ

Adult Conc. $78 $63

* Conditions apply. See page 49.

Adult $330 $310 $264

Conc. $300 $280 $234

EARS WIDE OPEN SERIES

(Clockwise from top left) Richard Gill conductor (Photo Nick Gilbert) Fabien Gabel conductor Beatrice Rana piano Piers Lane piano (Photo Keith Saunders)

SPECIAL EVENT

e Proms Streamers, Union Jacks, a grand Chorus, the best of British music and other great works; put all these elements together and you have the Melbourne Last Night of the Proms, led by King of the Proms himself, Sir Andrew Davis. A simply spiffing night out!

1 PROMS FAMILY CONCERT

2 LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

Saturday 24 March | 5pm

Sunday 25 March | 7.30pm

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Tasmin Little violin

Sir Andrew Davis conductor Tasmin Little violin David Jones drum kit Measha Brueggergosman soprano MSO Chorus

Elgar In London Town Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending Vaughan Williams English Folksong Suite Britten Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Wood Fantasia on British Sea Songs Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No.1

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Elgar In London Town Duparc Orchestral songs Ravel Tzigane Vine V ∆ Chindamo Drum Kit Concerto ▯ Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 Wood Fantasia on British Sea Songs Arne Rule, Britannia! Parry Jerusalem ∆ ▯

Composer in Residence World premiere

SPECIAL EVENT

MSO at the Movies Experience two of the most memorable movies of all time as the MSO plays the score live.

1 WEST SIDE STORY — PERFORMED LIVE TO FILM

2 HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN TM — IN CONCERT

Friday 27 July | 7.30pm

Friday 9 November | 7.30pm Saturday 10 November | 1pm

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Benjamin Northey conductor Experience a thrilling presentation of the iconic winner of 10 Oscars® — the MSO plays Leonard Bernstein’s score live with the re-mastered film (directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, featuring Robbins' choreography, Ernest Lehman’s screenplay, Arthur Laurents' book and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics) shown in high definition with original vocals and dialog intact. West Side Story © 1961 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Inc. All rights reserved

Relive the magic of Harry Potter TM soaring across the big screen in highdefinition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ unforgettable score. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & TMWarner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING’S WIZARDING WORLD TM J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s17).

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SPECIAL EVENT

Messiah This popular annual concert is the perfect way to welcome in the festive season. Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

HANDEL'S MESSIAH Saturday 15 December | 7pm Sunday 16 December | 5pm Jan Willem de Vriend conductor Ilse Eerens soprano Nicholas Tolputt countertenor Andrew Goodwin tenor Benjamin Appl bass MSO Chorus Handel Messiah George Frideric Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oratorio, composed in 1741, has become a fixture of the Christmas season although it was originally an Easter offering. Create your own Messiah tradition with friends and family and experience the genius of Handelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best known work each year with MSO. In 2018 this epic setting of biblical text features Dutch early music specialist Jan Willem de Vriend and a cast from Australia, Belgium and the UK.

M S O FA M I LY

MSO Family Whatever your age or musical stage, there is an MSO journey of discovery waiting for you! Full program at mso.com.au/discover

JAMS FOR JUNIORS 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm

Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank Centre

Karen Kyriakou presenter

THE SEASONS JAM Saturday 7 April Summer, autumn, winter, spring — making music with Vivaldi.

THE NEW WORLD JAMS Saturday 22 September Discover a new world of music through Dvořák's famous symphony.

JAMMING WITH BEETHOVEN Saturday 12 May Move to a Beethoven beat with your own special sound.

JAMMING IN A SUNBURNT COUNTRY Saturday 20 October Create music inspired by our own great land.

Let's get rowdy! Children aged 0-5 years, and their carers, love to explore and play with MSO in these musical workshops. THE ANIMAL JAM Saturday 10 February Inspired by Saint-Saëns' beloved Carnival of the Animals. JAMMING WITH MAHLER Saturday 17 March Explore the themes of the great composer, Mahler.

MAMBO! JAMS WITH BERNSTEIN Saturday 2 June Move it, shake it, any way you can!

8 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION

JAMS AT THE BALLET Saturday 14 July Make music to pirouette to.

General Admission

CLASSIC KIDS 1 DAHLESQUE

CLASSIC KIDS 2 TRIPOD

CLASSIC KIDS 3 MSO MEETS CIRCUS OZ

Saturday 28 April | 10am | 11.30am Malthouse Theatre

Saturday 2 June | 2pm Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Saturday 8 September | 11.30am Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Songs and stories from Roald Dahl with Elise McCann

Musical comedy trio

Join the MSO as they entwine their music around the acrobatic limbs of Circus Oz in a spectacular fusion of two extraordinary and dramatically different art forms. Be swept up by the power of the live orchestra as Australia’s daredevil stunt masters defy the laws of physics, tickle your funny-bone and push the boundaries of impossibility.

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 Award-winner as the Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical) and an astonishingly 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.

Three men who perform songs and make funnies (sometimes at the same time) and one, charismatic orchestra. Join the MSO and hilarious musical comedy trio Tripod — Scod, Gatesy and Yon — for a seriously silly exploration of all things orchestral, some things symphonic, original songs and divine harmonies. Guest artists Education Week 2018

$96* per person

Duration 30 mins, no interval * Adults, children & babies need a paid ticket

3 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION General Admission

$75 ∆ per person

Duration 60 mins, no interval ∆

Children under age 2 free

M S O FA M I LY

(Clockwise from top) Tripod Musical Comedy Trio (Photo Daniel Aulsebrook) Guest artists Education Week 2018 Jams for Juniors Elise McCann Dahlesque

THE ORCHESTRA

The Orchestra

Sir Andrew Davis Chief Conductor

Benjamin Northey Associate Conductor Anthony Pratt#

Tianyi Lu Assistant Conductor The Cybec Foundation#

Dale Barltrop Concertmaster

Eoin Andersen Concertmaster

Sophie Rowell Associate Concertmaster The Ullmer Family Foundation#

Peter Edwards Assistant Principal First Violin

Kirsty Bremner First Violin

Sarah Curro First Violin Michael Aquilina#

Peter Fellin First Violin

Deborah Goodall First Violin

Lorraine Hook First Violin

Kirstin Kenny First Violin

Ji Won Kim First Violin

Eleanor Mancini First Violin David and Helen Moses#

Mark Mogilevski First Violin

Michelle Ruffolo First Violin

Kathryn Taylor First Violin Michael Aquilina#

Matthew Tomkins Principal Second Violin The Gross Foundation#

Robert Macindoe Associate Principal Second Violin

Monica Curro Assistant Principal Second Violin Danny Gorog and Lindy Susskind#

Mary Allison Second Violin

Isin Cakmakcioglu Second Violin

Freya Franzen Second Violin Anonymous#

Cong Gu Second Violin

Andrew Hall Second Violin Andrew and Judy Rogers#

Francesca Hiew Second Violin Tam Vu, Peter and Lyndsey Hawkins#

Rachel Homburg Second Violin

Isy Wasserman Second Violin

Philippa West Second Violin

Patrick Wong Second Violin

Roger Young Second Violin

Christopher Moore Principal Viola Di Jameson#

Fiona Sargeant Associate Principal Viola

Lauren Brigden Viola

Katharine Brockman Viola

Christopher Cartlidge Viola Michael Aquilina#

Gabrielle Halloran Viola

Trevor Jones Viola

Cindy Watkin Viola

Caleb Wright Viola

THE ORCHESTRA

David Berlin Principal Cello MS Newman Family#

Rachael Tobin Associate Principal Cello

Nicholas Bochner Assistant Principal Cello

Miranda Brockman Cello Geelong Friends of the MSO#

Rohan de Korte Cello Andrew Dudgeon#

Keith Johnson Cello

Sarah Morse Cello

Angela Sargeant Cello

Michelle Wood Cello Andrew and Theresa Dyer#

Steve Reeves Principal Double Bass

Andrew Moon Associate Principal Double Bass

Sylvia Hosking Assistant Principal Double Bass

Damien Eckersley Double Bass

Benjamin Hanlon Double Bass

Suzanne Lee Double Bass

Stephen Newton Double Bass Sophie Galaise and Clarence Fraser#

Prudence Davis Principal Flute Anonymous#

Wendy Clarke Associate Principal Flute

Sarah Beggs Flute

Andrew Macleod Principal Piccolo

Jeffrey Crellin Principal Oboe

Thomas Hutchinson Associate Principal Oboe

Ann Blackburn Oboe The Rosemary Norman Foundation#

Michael Pisani Principal Cor Anglais

David Thomas Principal Clarinet

Philip Arkinstall Associate Principal Clarinet

Craig Hill Clarinet

Jon Craven Principal Bass Clarinet

Jack Schiller Principal Bassoon

Elise Millman Associate Principal Bassoon

Natasha Thomas Bassoon

Brock Imison Principal Contrabassoon

Saul Lewis Principal Third Horn

Jenna Breen Horn

Abbey Edlin Horn Nereda Hanlon and Michael Hanlon AM#

Trinette McClimont Horn

Geoffrey Payne Principal Trumpet

Shane Hooton Associate Principal Trumpet

William Evans Trumpet

Brett Kelly Principal Trombone

Mike Szabo Principal Bass Trombone

Timothy Buzbee Principal Tuba

Robert Clarke Principal Percussion

John Arcaro Percussion

Robert Cossom Percussion

Yinuo Mu Principal Harp

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Established in 1906 when arts and culture were flourishing in our great city, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra provided the very best in orchestral music.

Since that time, we have brought inspiration and delight to thousands of Melburnians and visitors for over 100 years. This has only been possible through your generous support, year after year. Thank you. Philanthropic donations are essential to our aim of reaching the apex of the performing arts in our city, our state, and around the world. Presently, we engage with over 3.4 million people each year through live performances, recordings, television and radio broadcasts, as well as live streaming.

Your ongoing support will bring musical experiences to all â&#x20AC;&#x201D; experiences that are relevant and meaningful in our contemporary society â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether it's school children hearing a symphony orchestra for the very first time, or a dazzling performance in a concert hall. Please consider making a gift on your subscription form in support of the MSO. Each and every gift makes a difference and the collective impact can leverage additional funds for unique projects, or strengthen our reserves to ensure the MSO remains a part of the cultural fabric of this great city for the next 100 years. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generosity. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Call our Philanthropy Department on (03) 8646 1551.

MSO SUPPORTERS

MSO PATRON The Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria

ARTIST CHAIR BENEFACTORS Anthony Pratt Associate Conductor Chair Joy Selby Smith Orchestral Leadership Chair The Cybec Foundation Cybec Assistant Conductor Chair The Ullmer Family Foundation Associate Concertmaster Chair Anonymous Principal Flute Chair The Gross Foundation Principal Second Violin Chair Di Jameson Principal Viola Chair MS Newman Family Foundation Principal Cello Chair Marc Besen AC and Eva Besen AO 2018 Soloist in Residence Chair

PROGRAM BENEFACTORS Cybec 21st Century Australian Composers Program The Cybec Foundation Cybec Young Composer in Residence made possible by The Cybec Foundation East Meets West supported by the Li Family Trust

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE $100,000+

PRINCIPAL PATRONS $5,000+

Marc Besen AC and Eva Besen AO John Gandel AC and Pauline Gandel The Gross Foundation ◊ David and Angela Li MS Newman Family Foundation ◊ Anthony Pratt ◊ The Pratt Foundation Joy Selby Smith Ullmer Family Foundation ◊ Anonymous (1)

Christine and Mark Armour John and Mary Barlow Stephen and Caroline Brain Prof Ian Brighthope Linda Britten David and Emma Capponi Wendy Dimmick Andrew Dudgeon ◊ Andrew and Theresa Dyer ◊ Mr Bill Fleming John and Diana Frew Susan Fry and Don Fry AO Sophie Galaise and Clarence Fraser ◊ Geelong Friends of the MSO ◊ Jennifer Gorog HMA Foundation Louis Hamon OAM Nereda Hanlon and Michael Hanlon AM ◊ Hans and Petra Henkell Francis and Robyn Hofmann Hartmut and Ruth Hofmann Jack Hogan Doug Hooley Jenny and Peter Hordern Dr Alastair Jackson D & CS Kipen on behalf of Israel Kipen Dr Elizabeth A Lewis AM Peter Lovell Lesley McMullin Foundation Mr and Mrs D R Meagher David and Helen Moses ◊ Dr Paul Nisselle AM The Rosemary Norman Foundation ◊ Ken Ong, in memory of Lin Ong Bruce Parncutt and Robin Campbell Jim and Fran Pfeiffer Pzena Investment Charitable Fund Andrew and Judy Rogers ◊ Max and Jill Schultz Stephen Shanasy Mr Tam Vu and Dr Cherilyn Tillman ◊ The Hon. Michael Watt QC and Cecilie Hall Lyn Williams AM Anonymous (1)

VIRTUOSO PATRONS $50,000+ Di Jameson ◊ David Krasnostein and Pat Stragalinos Mr Ren Xiao Jian and Mrs Li Quian Harold Mitchell AC Kim Williams AM

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Meet The Orchestra made possible by The Ullmer Family Foundation

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Kaye and David Birks Mitchell Chipman Sir Andrew and Lady Davis Danny Gorog and Lindy Susskind ◊ Robert & Jan Green Suzanne Kirkham The Cuming Bequest Ian and Jeannie Paterson Lady Potter AC CMRI ◊ Elizabeth Proust AO Rae Rothfield Glenn Sedgwick Helen Silver AO and Harrison Young Maria Solà Profs. G & G Stephenson, in honour of the great Romanian musicians George Enescu and Dinu Lipatti Gai and David Taylor Juliet Tootell Alice Vaughan Kee Wong and Wai Tang Jason Yeap OAM

MSO Education supported by Mrs Margaret Ross AM and Dr Ian Ross MSO International Touring supported by Harold Mitchell AC MSO Regional Touring Creative Victoria The Robert Salzer Foundation The Pizzicato Effect Collier Charitable Fund The Marian and E.H. Flack Trust Schapper Family Foundation Scobie and Claire Mackinnon Trust Supported by the Hume City Council’s Community Grants Program (Anonymous) Sidney Myer Free Concerts Supported by the Myer Foundation and the University of Melbourne

ASSOCIATE PATRONS $2,500+ Dandolo Partners Will and Dorothy Bailey Bequest Barbara Bell, in memory of Elsa Bell Bill Bowness Lynne Burgess Oliver Carton John and Lyn Coppock Miss Ann Darby, in memory of Leslie J. Darby Natasha Davies, for the Trikojus Education Fund Merrowyn Deacon Beryl Dean Sandra Dent Peter and Leila Doyle

Lisa Dwyer and Dr Ian Dickson Jane Edmanson OAM Tim and Lyn Edward Dr Helen M Ferguson Mr Peter Gallagher and Dr Karen Morley Leon Goldman Dina and Ron Goldschlager Colin Golvan QC and Dr Deborah Golvan Louise Gourlay OAM Peter and Lyndsey Hawkins ◊ Susan and Gary Hearst Colin Heggen, in memory of Marjorie Drysdale Heggen Rosemary and James Jacoby Jenkins Family Foundation C W Johnston Family John Jones George and Grace Kass Irene Kearsey and M J Ridley Kloeden Foundation Bryan Lawrence Ann and George Littlewood H E McKenzie Allan and Evelyn McLaren Don and Anne Meadows Marie Morton FRSA Annabel and Rupert Myer AO Ann Peacock with Andrew and Woody Kroger Sue and Barry Peake Mrs W Peart Graham and Christine Peirson Julie Reid Ruth and Ralph Renard S M Richards AM and M R Richards Tom and Elizabeth Romanowski Jeffrey Sher QC and Diana Sher OAM Diana and Brian Snape AM Dr Norman and Dr Sue Sonenberg Geoff and Judy Steinicke William and Jenny Ullmer Elisabeth Wagner Brian and Helena Worsfold Peter and Susan Yates Anonymous (8)

PLAYER PATRONS $1,000+ David and Cindy Abbey Christa Abdallah Dr Sally Adams Mary Armour Arnold Bloch Leibler Philip Bacon AM Marlyn and Peter Bancroft OAM Adrienne Basser Prof Weston Bate and Janice Bate Janet H Bell David Blackwell Anne Bowden Michael F Boyt The Late Mr John Brockman OAM and Mrs Pat Brockman Dr John Brookes Suzie and Harvey Brown

MSO SUPPORTERS

Jill and Christopher Buckley Bill and Sandra Burdett Peter Caldwell Joe Cordone Andrew and Pamela Crockett Pat and Bruce Davis Dominic and Natalie Dirupo Marie Dowling John and Anne Duncan Ruth Eggleston Kay Ehrenberg Jaan Enden Amy and Simon Feiglin Grant Fisher and Helen Bird Barry Fradkin OAM and Dr Pam Fradkin Applebay Pty Ltd David Frenkiel and Esther Frenkiel OAM David Gibbs and Susie O'Neill Merwyn and Greta Goldblatt George Golvan QC and Naomi Golvan Dr Marged Goode Max Gulbin Dr Sandra Hacker AO and Mr Ian Kennedy AM Jean Hadges Michael and Susie Hamson Paula Hansky OAM Merv Keehn and Sue Harlow Tilda and Brian Haughney Penelope Hughes Basil and Rita Jenkins Stuart Jennings Dorothy Karpin Brett Kelly and Cindy Watkin Dr Anne Kennedy Julie and Simon Kessel Kerry Landman William and Magdalena Leadston Andrew Lee Norman Lewis, in memory of Dr Phyllis Lewis Gaelle Lindrea Dr Anne Lierse Andrew Lockwood Violet and Jeff Loewenstein Elizabeth H Loftus Chris and Anna Long The Hon. Ian Macphee AO and Mrs Julie Macphee Vivienne Hadj and Rosemary Madden Eleanor and Phillip Mancini Dr Julianne Bayliss In memory of Leigh Masel John and Margaret Mason Ruth Maxwell Jenny McGregor AM and Peter Allen Glenda McNaught Wayne and Penny Morgan Ian Morrey and Geoffrey Minter JB Hi-Fi Ltd Patricia Nilsson Laurence O'Keefe and Christopher James

Alan and Dorothy Pattison Margaret Plant Kerryn Pratchett Peter Priest Treena Quarin Eli Raskin Raspin Family Trust Bobbie Renard Peter and Carolyn Rendit Dr Rosemary Ayton and Dr Sam Ricketson Joan P Robinson Cathy and Peter Rogers Doug and Elisabeth Scott Martin and Susan Shirley Dr Sam Smorgon AO and Mrs Minnie Smorgon John So Dr Michael Soon Lady Southey AC Jennifer Steinicke Dr Peter Strickland Pamela Swansson Jenny Tatchell Frank Tisher OAM and Dr Miriam Tisher P and E Turner The Hon. Rosemary Varty Leon and Sandra Velik Sue Walker AM Elaine Walters OAM and Gregory Walters Edward and Paddy White Nic and Ann Willcock Marian and Terry Wills Cooke Lorraine Woolley Panch Das and Laurel Young-Das Anonymous (21)

The Robert Salzer Foundation Alan (AGL) Shaw Endowment, managed by Perpetual Telematics Trust

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE Current Conductor’s Circle Members Jenny Anderson David Angelovich G C Bawden and L de Kievit Lesley Bawden Joyce Bown Mrs Jenny Brukner and the late Mr John Brukner Ken Bullen Luci and Ron Chambers Beryl Dean Sandra Dent Lyn Edward Alan Egan JP Gunta Eglite Marguerite Garnon-Williams Louis Hamon OAM Carol Hay Tony Howe Laurence O'Keefe and Christopher James Audrey M Jenkins John and Joan Jones George and Grace Kass Mrs Sylvia Lavelle Pauline and David Lawton Cameron Mowat Rosia Pasteur Elizabeth Proust AO Penny Rawlins Joan P Robinson Neil Roussac Anne Roussac-Hoyne Fred and Patricia Russell Suzette Sherazee Michael Ryan and Wendy Mead Ann and Andrew Serpell Jennifer Shepherd Profs. Gabriela and George Stephenson Pamela Swansson Lillian Tarry Dr Cherilyn Tillman Mr and Mrs R P Trebilcock Michael Ullmer Ila Vanrenen The Hon. Rosemary Varty Mr Tam Vu Marian and Terry Wills Cooke Mark Young Anonymous (24)

THE MAHLER SYNDICATE David and Kaye Birks Mary and Frederick Davidson AM Tim and Lyn Edward John and Diana Frew Francis and Robyn Hofmann The Hon. Dr Barry Jones AC Dr Paul Nisselle AM Maria Solà The Hon. Michael Watt QC and Cecilie Hall

TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS Ken and Asle Chilton Trust, managed by Perpetual Collier Charitable Fund Crown Resorts Foundation and the Packer Family Foundation The Cybec Foundation The Marian and E.H. Flack Trust Gandel Philanthropy Linnell/Hughes Trust, managed by Perpetual The Scobie and Claire Mackinnon Trust The Harold Mitchell Foundation The Myer Foundation The Pratt Foundation

The MSO gratefully acknowledges the support received from the estates of Angela Beagley Neilma Gantner Gwen Hunt Audrey Jenkins Pauline Marie Johnston C P Kemp 48

Peter Forbes MacLaren Joan Winsome Maslen Lorraine Maxine Meldrum Prof Andrew McCredie Miss Sheila Scotter AM MBE Marion A I H M Spence Molly Stephens Jean Tweedie Herta and Fred B Vogel Dorothy Wood

HONORARY APPOINTMENTS Sir Elton John CBE Life Member The Hon. Alan Goldberg AO QC Life Member Geoffrey Rush AC Ambassador The Late John Brockman OAM Life Member Ila Vanrenen Life Member ◊ Signifies Adopt an MSO Musician supporter

The MSO relies on your ongoing philanthropic support to sustain our artists, and support access, education, community engagement and more. We invite our suporters to get close to the MSO through a range of special events. The MSO welcomes your support at any level. Donations of $2 and over are tax deductible, and supporters are recognised as follows: $1,000+ (Player) $2,500+ (Associate) $5,000+ (Principal) $10,000+ (Maestro) $20,000+ (Impresario) $50,000+ (Virtuoso) $100,000+ (Chairman’s Circle) The MSO Conductor’s Circle is our bequest program for members who have notified of a planned gift in their Will. ENQUIRIES Phone (03) 8646 1551 Email philanthropy@mso.com.au

SUBSCRIBER REWARDS

Subscriber rewards Full details at mso.com.au/rewards

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BEST SEATS

BONUS CONCERTS

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A-RESERVE SEATS! Check to see if your series has been matched with a ‘bonus concert’ so you can extend your experience at a much reduced price.

10% OFF MSO TICKETS ALL YEAR Enjoy 10% off the lowest eligible ticket price plus NEW! 10% discount on top of any offers that are run throughout the 2018 season.

‘OWN’ YOUR SEAT As a subscriber you can keep your same seat every year, in most series, by renewing during the priority period (closes 8 September, 2017).

Available only when booking your subscription, one bonus ticket per subscription, subject to availability.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR 30% off MSO’s 2018 Chinese New Year Concert and Opera in Concert.

DISCOUNTS

CONVENIENCE

EARLYBIRD EXTRAS

MSO SUBSCRIBER CARD Use your card to access discounts with our cultural partners across Australia and New Zealand.

Send us your email address, and we’ll send you pre-sales and special deals throughout the year.

BOOK BY 1 SEPT AND RECEIVE:

EMIRATES DISCOUNT Our Principal Partner, Emirates offers MSO subscribers 10% discount on top of the best available price online.

ZERO EXCHANGE FEES Double booked? No worries, we’ll exchange your tickets fee-free. Excludes Create Your Own and Geelong.

FREE TICKET REPRINTS Lost tickets? We’ll replace them for no added charge.

HURRY! CONCERT CASH — NEW! Receive a $30 cash card to spend on another concert of your choice.* $4 OFF EACH CONCERT in every series you book. Excludes Create Your Own and MSO Family.

TRANSACTION FEE-FREE BOOKING Save $5 per order. * One concert cash voucher per transaction, for use at a 2018 concert, excludes Gala, special events, Metropolis and Geelong concerts. Redeemable only at MSO Box Office via phone or counter.

HELP SHAPE MSO As a valued member of the MSO family we will invite you to participate in our annual survey, so you can help build a better MSO.

C R E AT E YO U R O W N

Create Your Own Series Here’s how you can enjoy subscriber benefits with the ultimate in flexibility! 1. Select five or more concerts in the same reserve, from the menu below. 2. Add up the cost of your personalised concert package. 3. Complete the booking form, or call the MSO Box Office on (03) 9929 9600.

PREMIUM

STANDARD

Thursdays (p. 6) The Dream of Gerontius Debussy and Brahms Beethoven’s Eroica Thomas Hampson Sings Mahler Simone Young Kolja Blacher Holst’s The Planets Stravinsky’s Firebird Beethoven 5

Fridays and Saturdays (p. 10) Mahler 9 Tchaikovsky 5 L’Enfance du Christ Beethoven and Brahms New World Symphony French Classics

Mondays (p. 10) Mahler 9 Tchaikovsky 5 L’Enfance du Christ Beethoven and Brahms New World Symphony French Classics Special Events Anne-Sophie Mutter (Mornings) ¹ ² Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ ² West Side Story ²

GALA CONCERTS Davis | Freire | Skelton Anne-Sophie Mutter Maxim Vengerov Last Night of the Proms

UNDER $90 Recital Centre Series (p. 26) Any concert ² MSO Monash Series (p. 30) Any concert ¹ ² Monash Finale ¹ (p. 30) Proms Family Concert (p. 38)

PRICES

Saturday Matinees (p. 6) The Dream of Gerontius Beethoven’s Eroica Simone Young Kolja Blacher Holst’s The Planets Stravinksy’s Firebird Beethoven 5 Town Hall Fridays (p. 14) An Evening in Vienna ¹ Saint-Saëns’ great Organ Symphony ¹ Mozart’s Jupiter and more ¹ A Night of Romantic Classics ¹ Special Events Davis and Freire (Mornings) ¹ ² Stravinsky’s Firebird (Mornings) ¹ ² Messiah Opera in Concert ² East meets West Bernstein Classics ² Bernstein on Broadway ²

$50 AND UNDER Chamber Series (p. 24) Any concert Ears Wide Open Series (p. 36) Any concert Metropolis New Music Festival (p. 35) Any concert Classic Kids (p. 42) Any concert 50

Adult Conc. Student^ PREMIUM Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve

$133 $108 $88 $63 —

$128 $103 $83 $58 —

— $40 $30 $20 $15

$170 $125 $85

$165 $120 $80

— $60 $40

$89 $69 $59 $49

$84 $64 $54 $44

— $40 $30 $20

$113 $108 $88 $63 —

$108 $103 $83 $58 —

— $40 $30 $20 $15

$45

$20

GALA Platinum Silver Gold UNDER $90 Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve STANDARD Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve

$50 AND UNDER All tickets

$50

1. No Premium Reserve available. 2. No D Reserve available. Create Your Own Series concerts may be added or removed at any time. Book before 30 Sept. 2017 as prices may vary after this date. Create Your Own excludes MSO Family and Geelong series concerts. ^ Valid for full time students only. See terms and conditions on page 54.

Subscribe now Full (set) series • Create Your Own (CYO) • Student subscriptions

KEY DATES Bookings open 8pm, 8 August. Subscribe to book the best seats before single tickets go on sale! Renewing subscriber booking period 8 August – 8 September, 2017. Subscribers with renewable seating need to book during this period to guarantee their same seats from 2017. New subscribers can also book during the priority period. Subscriptions will be processed in order of receipt. Earlybird Extras valid until 1 September 2017. Subscriber priority booking period ends 3 October, 2017. Single tickets to all concerts on sale from 9am, 4 October 2017.

HOW TO BOOK Phone MSO (03) 9929 9600 Visit MSO Box office. Open M–F 10am–6pm at Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road Post MSO Box Office, Reply Paid 9994, Melbourne Vic 3001 (no stamp required if posted in Australia)

Email boxoffice@mso.com.au Online mso.com.au Geelong subscribers — please refer to Geelong booking instructions.

EXISTING SUBSCRIBERS Note the key dates to ensure you access the Earlybird booking periods. Online visit mso.com.au. Click on ‘log in’ in the top right corner. Once logged in, click on ‘renew subscriptions’ in the left-hand menu and follow the prompts to add your subscription to your shopping cart. Post Complete the booking form included in your renewal pack. Post it to MSO Reply Paid. Phone, visit or email MSO Box Office.

NEW SUBSCRIBERS Welcome! Due to popularity, some concerts/seating reserves may book out, so subscribe early to secure the best seats.

For your convenience, the MSO Box Office is now situated at Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road level, open M–F 10am–6pm.

Terms and conditions Full details at mso.com.au/terms

CONCESSIONS Concessions are available in most reserves for all beneficiaries of means-tested age, invalid, supporting parents and unemployed benefits, full-time students and anyone aged 18 and under with a valid ID for 2018. Proof of concession is required at time of purchase and when requested at concerts. Seniors Card concessions are only available for Chamber and Melbourne Town Hall Series.

Online at mso.com.au Post Complete the booking form included in this brochure. Post it to MSO Reply Paid. Phone, visit or email MSO Box Office.

STUDENT SUBSCRIBERS Book a Create your Own Series at the special student prices indicated on page 50. Follow the booking processes listed above. These discounted rates are made possible with the generous support of donors including Crown Resorts Foundation and the Packer Family Foundation.

PAYMENT You can pay by cheque, money order or by major credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).

BOX OFFICE LOCATION

Donations Thank you for including a donation in your payment. This will be deducted and receipted in full when you place your booking.

Cheques made payable to Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Instalment payments Available with payment by credit card. A $10 fee will be added for this service. Any fees and gifts to the MSO will be deducted at time of booking. The remainder will be deducted on the first Friday of the next 4 months.

GROUP DISCOUNTS Subscriber group discounts are available in most reserves for bookings of ten or more, booked in a single transaction. Contact the MSO Box Office for more information.

GEELONG SUBSCRIBERS

BOOK VIA GPAC

Post Complete the booking form in this brochure. Post it to Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Reply Paid 991, PO Box 991, Geelong VIC 3220 (no stamp required if posted in Australia). Phone, visit or email Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop Street, phone (03) 5225 1200, boxoffice@gpac.org.au Geelong cheques made payable to GPAC or Geelong Performing Arts Centre Instalment plan Payment will be deducted in 2 equal instalments on 9/3/18 and 6/7/18. Interested in joining the Geelong Friends of the MSO? Contact mso.com.au/geelong.

ADDITIONAL TICKETS

Add-on Ticket Prices Book before 30 September 2017 to receive up to 30%* off your 2018 subscription add-on concerts. As a subscriber you have priority access to seats for all MSO concerts until 4 October 2017. CONCERTS

Premium

A Reserve

B Reserve

C Reserve

D Reserve

E Reserve

DAVIS AND FREIRE EMPEROR CONCERTO (Friday morning concert)

Adult Concession

$89.10 $84.60

$71.10 $66.60

$53.10 $48.60

ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO (Friday morning concert)

Adult Concession

$125.10 $120.60

$89.10 $84.60

$71.10 $66.60

STRAVINSKYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FIREBIRD (Friday morning concert)

Adult Concession

$89.10 $84.60

$71.10 $66.60

$53.10 $48.60

GEELONG CONCERTS

Adult Concession

$91.80 $87.30

$76.50 $72.00

$47.70 $44.10

MONASH CONCERTS (excluding Season Finale)

Adult Concession

$62.10 $57.60

$53.10 $48.60

$35.10 $35.10

MAXIM VENGEROV (Monash Season Finale)

Adult Concession

$89.10 $84.10

$71.10 $66.60

$53.10 $48.60

RECITAL CENTRE THURSDAY CONCERTS PROMS FAMILY CONCERT

Adult Concession

$71.10 $66.60

$53.10 $48.60

$44.10 $44.10

TOWN HALL CONCERTS

Adult Concession

$108.00 $103.50

$89.10 $84.60

$71.10 $66.60

$44.10 $44.10

$26.10 $26.10

GREAT CLASSICS (Friday and Saturday nights) MASTERS (Saturday matinee concerts^)

Adult Concession

$107.10 $102.60

$89.10 $84.60

$80.10 $75.60

$71.10 $66.60

$53.10 $48.60

$35.10 $35.10

GREAT CLASSICS (Monday night concerts)

Adult Concession

$125.10 $120.60

$103.50 $99.00

$89.10 $84.60

$71.10 $66.60

$53.10 $48.60

$35.10 $35.10

MASTERS (Thursday night concerts)

Adult Concession

$132.30 $127.80

$110.70 $106.20

$89.10 $84.60

$71.10 $66.60

$53.10 $48.60

CHINESE NEW YEAR: EAST MEETS WEST

Adult Concession

$101.50 $98.00

$87.50 $84.00

$69.30 $65.80

$48.30 $44.80

$35.00 $31.50

$28.00 $28.00

JAMS FOR JUNIORS

General Admission

CLASSIC KIDS

General Admission

$44.10 $44.10

$35.10 $35.10

$89.10 $84.60

$13.50 $26.10

Adult Concession

Platinum $179.10 $174.60

Gold $134.10 $129.60

Silver $89.10 $84.60

Bronze $71.10 $66.60

BERNSTEIN FESTIVAL (incl West Side Story)

Adult Concession

$121.50 $117.00

$98.10 $93.60

$89.10 $84.60

$63.00 $58.50

OPERA IN CONCERT

Adult Concession

$94.50 $91.00

$76.30 $72.80

$69.30 $65.80

$49.00 $45.50

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABANTM

Adult Concession

$121.50 $117.00

$99.00 $94.50

$72.00 $67.50

$54.00 $49.50

MESSIAH

Adult Concession

$107.10 $102.60

$89.10 $84.60

$80.10 $75.60

$62.10 $57.60

CHAMBER CONCERTS

Adult Concession

$53.10 $48.60

EARS WIDE OPEN CONCERTS

Adult Concession

$26.10 $21.60

METROPOLIS CONCERTS

Adult Concession

$31.50 $27.00

SEASON GALAS LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

One Reserve One Reserve One Reserve

* Discount already applied

^ NO E reserve in Saturday Matinee Series

Prices subject to change after 30 September 2017 52

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NEW SUBSCRIBER BOOKING FORM 2018

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FULL PRICE TICKETS QUANTITY Premium

A Res

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B Res

C Res

Eg: Choral Series

2 $410 □

□ $350 □ $300 □ $230

□ $390

□ $330

□ $280

□ $210

□ Stalls □ Circle □ Balcony

2 $50 □

$ 920

□ $996 □ $642

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□ $916 □ $582

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□ $672 □ $528 □ $450 □ $396

□ Stalls □ Circle □ Balcony □ Stalls □ Circle □ Balcony

□ $50 □ $50

□ Friday

□ $642

□ $534 □ $480 □ $426 □ $318

□ $582

□ $474

□ $450 □ $396

□ Stalls □ Circle

CLOSED

□ $50

□ Saturday

□ $642

□ $534 □ $480 □ $426 □ $318

□ $582

□ $474

□ $450 □ $396

□ Stalls □ Circle

CLOSED

□ $50

□ Monday

□ $741

□ $621 □ $534 □ $426 □ $318

□ $681

□ $561

□ $504 □ $396

□ Stalls □ Circle □ Balcony

□ $50

B Res

CONCESSION1 TICKETS QUANTITY

C Res

D Res

PREFERRED SEATING SELECTION Bonus 2 Subtotal concert

Masters Series □ Thursday □ Saturday matinee

Great Classics

Town Hall

□ $432 □ $356 □ $284 □ $176

□ $412

□ $336 □ $264

□ Stalls □ Wing

□ Balcony

□ $50

MSO Mornings

□ $300 □ $230 □ $170

□ $285

□ $215

□ $155

□ Stalls □ Circle

CLOSED

□ $50

□ $198

□ $144

□ $117

□ Stalls □ Wing

□ Circle

□ $50

□ $228

□ $192

□ $120

□ Stalls

□ Balcony

□ $79

□ $370

□ $300 □ $180

□ Stalls

□ Balcony

□ $50

□ Stalls □ Circle □ Balcony

□ $50

Recital Centre

□ $267

Monash 3 Geelong

□ $213 □ $159

□ $132

□ $248 □ $212

□ $140

□ $252

□ $395 □ $325 □ $205

Choral Series

□ $410

Choose your dates

The Dream of Gerontius □ 8 Mar 7.30pm □ 10 Mar 2pm

□ $350 □ $300 □ $230

Bernstein Celebration □ $300

□ $390

□ $240 □ $180 □ $150

□ $330 □ $280 □ $210

L’Enfance du Christ □ 15 Jun 7.30pm □ 16 Jun 7.30pm □ 18 Jun 6.30pm

□ $285

□ $225

□ $165

□ $135

□ Stalls □ Circle □ Balcony

Chamber Series

□ $199 (General Admission)

□ $179 (General Admission)

□ $50

Metropolis

□ $63 (General Admission)

□ $53 (General Admission)

□ $50

Ears Wide Open

□ $78 (One Reserve)

□ $63 (One Reserve)

□ Stalls □ Wing

□ $50

□ $300

□ Stalls □ Circle □ Balcony

□ $50

Ears Wide Open PLUS □ $330

□ $310 □ $264

□ $280 □ $234

Choose your dates

French Classics □ 23 Nov 7.30pm □ 24 Nov 7.30pm □ 26 Nov 6.30pm

Jams for Juniors

□ $96 (General Admission)

Choose your time

□ 10am □ 11am □ 12pm □ 1pm

Classic Kids

□ $75 (General Admission) Dahlesque

Create Your Own

□ Prem 5

Concert date

□ Full Price (Prem - C Res)

□ Concession (Prem - C Res)

□ Full time student 7

4. 5.

(A Res - D Res)

Premium is available in Hamer Hall and Melbourne Recital Centre only

□ 10am □ 11.30am

□ Stalls □ Circle □ Balcony

□ A Res □ B Res □ C Res □ D Res 6

See p.50 for details & prices.

□ Circle

Concert name

Concert date 6.

10.

Subscription total

Concert name

$ 53

ADDITIONAL TICKETS Concert date

Please refer to event prices on page 52 or call us on (03) 9929 9600 Reserve 8

Tickets Quantity 1

Preferred Seating Area 10 Subtotal

Eg: Thursday 10 May Beethoven Eroica

Concert name

□ Prem □ A Res □ B Res □ C Res □ D Res □ E Res

□ Adult □ Concession

□ Stalls □ Balcony

□ Circle

$ 392.40

□ Prem □ A Res □ B Res □ C Res □ D Res □ E Res

□ Adult □ Concession □ Stalls □ Balcony

□ Circle

□ Prem □ A Res □ B Res □ C Res □ D Res □ E Res

□ Adult □ Concession □ Stalls □ Balcony

□ Circle

□ Prem □ A Res □ B Res □ C Res □ D Res □ E Res

□ Adult □ Concession □ Stalls □ Balcony

□ Circle

□ Prem □ A Res □ B Res □ C Res □ D Res □ E Res

□ Adult □ Concession □ Stalls □ Balcony

□ Circle

Want more than four? Make it a Create Your Own Series

Additional tickets total

AUSTRALIAN BALLET CENTRE PARKING VOUCHERS Parking vouchers are for exclusive use at the Australian Ballet Centre carpark located at 2 Kavanagh St, Southbank. They are available for MSO performance dates only (excluding Monash and Geelong concerts) at a cost of $17 per voucher.

□ Yes, please include parking vouchers for all of my performance dates /

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SUPPORT YOUR MSO □ Yes! I would like to make a gift to the MSO. Please accept my tax-deductible donation of

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□ $250

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□ Other

□ I have included the MSO in my Will

Thank you, your donation helps the MSO to deliver extraordinary opportunities for people to discover and share live music. Donations of $2 and over are fully tax deductible. For more information on ways to support the MSO please call (03) 8646 1551 or visit mso.com.au/support.

Support your MSO total

PAYMENT DETAILS 12 SELECT ONE: □ Please post my tickets (add $2 to postage total on the right) OR

□ I will pick up all my tickets at my first 2018 concert □ Please find enclosed my cheque (cheques should be made payable to Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) For Geelong Subscriptions, cheques should be made payable to Geelong Performing Arts Centre

□ I would like to pay by instalments (credit card only) See page 51 for details □ Please charge my credit card

□ Mastercard

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□ Amex

Subscriptions (inc. Bonus concerts)

Additional tickets

Postage ($2)

Instalment set up fee ($10)

Parking

Support

$ Transaction fee ($5 if received after 1 Sep 2017) GRAND TOTAL

Concession details (if required)

Concession no.

As a gift to the MSO please □ $5 round my total to the nearest

Card no.

Exp. date

Card holder name

CVC number

Signature

Date

□ $10

□ $50

□ $100

See Concession definitions on page 51. 2. See series page for your bonus concert, limit one bonus concert ticket per subscription. 3. For Monash school bookings call MSO Box Office. 4. For Geelong bookings please phone (03) 5225 1200. 5. Not available for student subscriptions. 6. Available for student subscriptions only. 7. Student Create Your Own Series will be available for collection at the first concert of the series. Full time student ID must be shown to collect tickets. 8. D and E Reserve seating is available in selected Hamer Hall and Melbourne Town Hall concerts only. 9. See Payment Details section above for information regarding concession eligibility. 10. Circle seating is available in Hamer Hall and Melbourne Recital Centre only. 11. Donations of $1,000 and above entitle you to MSO Patron Status. See page 48 for details. 12. Please check MSO Terms and Conditions of Sale at mso.com.au/terms before making your purchase. 1.

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POST MSO Box Office GPO Box 9994, Melbourne 3001

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IN PERSON MSO Box Office Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Mon–Fri 10am–6pm

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Our Partners PRINCIPAL PARTNER

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TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS

The Scobie and Claire Mackinnon Trust

e Gross Foundation, Li Family Trust, MS Newman Family Foundation, e Ullmer Family Foundation

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Our mission is to work with our partners to enrich people’s lives through meaningful musical experiences. We understand the importance of differentiated partnership opportunities and the need for return on investment. We pursue best practice partnerships by building offerings to meet business needs in a way never previously imagined.

Chairman Michael Ullmer

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra ABC Southbank Centre 120–130 Southbank Boulevard Southbank VIC 3006, Australia GPO Box 9994, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia. Phone (03) 9929 9600

Contact David Martin, Director, Sales & Commercial Partnerships (03) 8646 1108, martind@mso.com.au

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DISCOVER. EXPLORE. EXTEND. FAMILIES Jams for Juniors, Classic Kids, MSO at the Movies. EDUCATION WEEK 29 May to 2 June. Events for all ages, this year featuring guest artists Tripod. SCHOOLS Meet the Orchestra, workshops, concerts, open rehearsals, online resources, MSO Learn App, professional development. ACCESS ALL Pre/post-concert talks, Ears Wide Open, relaxed concerts, regional touring. COMMUNITY The Pizzicato Effect, Symphony in a Day, Come and Sing, work experience. TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS Student subscriptions, MUSO 18–35’s.

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The MSO’s ‘home’ is Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne. Our concerts are also presented at:

The MSO offers a range of services and facilities to ensure our programs are accessible to everyone. These services include:

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Costa Hall, Deakin University, Geelong Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank Centre Melbourne Town Hall Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Clayton Sidney Myer Music Bowl Regional venues around Victoria

Further venue details at mso.com.au under ‘Your Visit’.

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Wheelchair and mobility aid access Hearing assistance PARKING

Accessible parking

Please make your access requirements known at time of booking. If you, or a member of your party, require a space for a wheelchair please tick the wheelchair requirement box on your booking form. MSO is an affiliate of the Companion Card program and admits carers to concerts as ticketed complimentary guests when a valid companion card is presented. Visit mso.com.au/access for further details.

All details correct at time of printing. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) reserves the right to vary without notice programs, prices, artists and/or venues as may become necessary. MSO abides by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). You can access our full Privacy Policy at mso.com.au/privacy or request a copy of this policy by writing to: MSO Privacy Officer, Reply Paid 9994 Melbourne Vic 3001. For other terms and conditions visit mso.com.au/terms. As ticket sales account for only 33% of the MSO's revenue, the Orchestra relies on funding from government organisations and support from its donors. The MSO is funded principally by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. It is generously supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Department of Premier and Cabinet. It is also funded by the City of Melbourne, Principal Partner Emirates and individual corporate partners and donors. Design JOLT Printing Cornerstone Press Distribution Immij Motion Sirap 56

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