SYMPHONY NO. 5 PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 Joshua Noronha, Piano Conductor, Peter Luff FRIDAY 19 AUGUST 2022 CONSERVATORIUM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TCHAIKOVSKY
2 PROKOFIEVSERGEIPROGRAM Piano Concerto No. 3 PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKYILYICH Symphony No.5
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major (Op. 26) (1921)
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
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II. Tema con variazioni
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I. Andante—Allegro
III. Allegro, ma non troppo Prokofiev began writing material for his third piano concerto shortly after the varied reception to his second, in 1913. Originally, this material was for a theme and variations, which he attempted to revise in 1916-1917 without successfully completing the work. In 1921 Prokofiev completed the C major concerto and premiered the work with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Today, the concerto is the most popular of Prokofiev’s works for piano and orchestra. PROGRAM
4 PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 in E minor (Op. 64) (1888) I. Andante—Allegro con anima—Molto più tranquillo II. Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza III. Valse. Allegro moderato IV. Finale. Andante maestoso—Allegro vivace—Meno mosso As with his Manfred Symphony, written three years earlier, Tchaikovsky’s fifth is a cyclical symphony, with a central recurring theme which can be found in all four movements. This theme has been referred to as the ‘Fate theme’, shadowing the composer’s scenario sketches prior to writing the work: “...a complete resignation before fate, which is the same as the inscrutable predestination of fate…” Program notes by Dr Samuel Dickenson
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PETERARTISTSLUFF
Conductor Peter Luff is an Associate Professor in Horn and Brass studies at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. He holds a Bachelor of Music Performance from Adelaide University’s Elder Conservatorium and a Master of Music in conducting from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU). Peter has conducted many orchestras and ensembles including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble, Bangalow Festival Orchestra, Brisbane Philharmonic, Brisbane Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Conservatorium Symphony and Opera Orchestras, the Brisbane Excelsior Band and Brisbane Brass. During his career as a professional Horn player Peter has performed with orchestras and ensembles including the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Australian World Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Southern Cross Soloists and is a member of QCGU ensemble in residence, Ensemble Q.
Winning his first National Competition (25th National Bernstein Junior Competition, Melbourne) at age 10, Joshua gained a growing reputation since. His other achievements include top prizes numerous local and state competitions, such as West Australian Music Teachers’ Association, Fremantle Eisteddfod, West Australian Pianists Competition and North of Perth Music Festival.
Internationally, Joshua’s major accomplishments include First Prize in the Global International Piano Competition Shenzhen, China 2018 and overall best pianist award, 2nd Prize in the Lev Vlassenko International Internet Piano Competition Russia 2020, First Prize in the XIIth International Rotary Children’s Music Competition in Moscow, Russia 2014, Best Performance of an Australian Work in the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition 2021, Second Prize in the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competitions in 2012 and was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall.
JOSHUA NORONHA
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Piano Born in Perth, Australia 2001, Joshua Noronha began his piano studies at age 7 under Yoon Sen Lee. He was awarded the Emily Reinhardt Piano Scholarship, 2020 to study under the tutelage of Oleg Stepanov at the Queensland Conservatorium, Brisbane. Joshua obtained Licentiate Diplomas from both Australian Music Examinations Board and Trinity College, London with Distinction at age 15.
Resident conductors Johannes Fritzsch, Peter Luff and Peter Morris are joined each year by distinguished guest conductors from around the world, providing students with the rich depth of experience they will find when entering the profession. Notable guest conductors have included Sir Neville Marriner, Peter Sculthorpe, Jessica Cottis, Nicholas Braithwaite, Natalia Raspopova, Larry Rachleff and Elim Chan, to name a few.
SYMPHONYCONSERVATORIUMORCHESTRA
The Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra consists of approximately 90 of the most talented young instrumentalists in Queensland. The orchestra, from its home at the Griffith University South Bank campus, performs an annual series of orchestral concerts, large choral works, and operatic and musical theatre productions, in addition to a range of creative collaborations both on-site as well as in the wider community. Students in the Queensland Conservatorium orchestral program have the unique opportunity to perform under the baton of a variety of conductors, instilling a flexibility required in the profession.
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8 Concertmasters Emilia Jarvela*# Julia Hill*^ Violin 1 Robert Smith David Tan Kevin Hsu Jonah YuroEdenMiriamTheonieMichaKristelleSpriggsJaimesKonopkaWangNiesslAnnesleyLee SYMPHONYCONSERVATORIUMORCHESTRA Peter Luff, conductor Joshua Noronha, Piano *Principal player #Prokofiev ^Tchaikovsky Violin 2 Rhys MelissaSiobhanLukeIngramStevieJulianHaneulleNaiNoahDaisyEmilyEdmundWilliams*MantelliAmptElliottCoyneShanLovellLachmundMastonFanHammerMewesBuddle Viola Katelyn HarrisonEllaWhitbourneMaddisynCaitlinSebastienAngelinaNinness*KimMaselAnnesleyDixon-PysdenBrown Violoncello Cindy Masterman*# Mya CameronWilliamEmmaArianaWhatson*^DedeciusTudballBlandFuller
9 Contrabass Deakin CooperSophiaCharlotteDarby*#Scanlan*^BuchananLeBrocq Piccolo Braden Simm# Aaryn Wong^ Flute Vittoria AarynBradenCaemmerervon*SimmWong^ Oboe Tina LiamGallo*Robinson Clarinet Stephanie Tan*# Catherine Edwards# Rory JoshuaDavison*^Rosen^ Bassoon Milly Yip*# Sam Battock*^ French Horn Preston Ellis*# Lauren Owens# Jessica (bumper)MonaghamMatildaAlmeidaDanielScanlonIsabellaArabellaPrudenceMonaghamMatildaPiva##Russell*^Davie^Raiz-^Hill-^^ Trumpet CooperMatthewEisenmengerMay*#Nash*^Williams Trombone Sophie Ainsworth*# Adam HolmesHarrisonHaks*^Steele-# Bass Trombone Brady ConollyFoxley-* Tuba Jack WalingGawith-*^ Timpani Steven Bryer* Percussion Connor Direen*# *Principal player #Prokofiev ^Tchaikovsky
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