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2017/1

MUSIC OF FRIENDS

SSO Chamber Series Chamber music, traditionally performed in an intimate setting, is a genre where musicians get to exchange musical ideas freely. These musical conversations showcase the contending, heartfelt and even witty moments in music performance.

2017

AUGUST 11 & 12 FRIDAY & SATURDAY

7.30pm

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FOR THE EMPEROR Musicians of the SSO Two nights g of string quartets fit for a king, by Haydn and Mozart, pinnacles of the Neo-Classical Ne Class era. The central hymn from Haydn’s Emperor Quartet was the t nation national anthem anthe of Austria for a time, while Mozart’s three Prussian Quartets, Qu rtets written w tten with w the PPrussian ssian King’s interest in the cello in mind, were published ublish two weeks w eks aft after his pr premature mat death. Haydn’s “Sunrise” and “Dream” “Dre m” qua quartets ets complete co plete th the royal picture.

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OPEN REHEARSAL 12 August 2017 I Sat I 10am - 12pm Victoria Concert Hall Open to Friends of the SSO and ticketholde ticketholders only

SEPTEMBER ER 10 SUNDAY

4.00pm

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FRENCH FLAVOURS Musicians of the SSO The mercurial and expressive flavour of the French colour this varied programme, featuring the sublime combination of flute, viola and harp via Debussyian Impressionism; the sultry strains of songs from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and the unduly neglected music of George Onslow, a 19th century French composer of English descent.

APRIL 1 SUNDAY 4.00pm

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RUSSIAN AT HEART Alina Ibragimova, violin Musicians of the SSO Russian-British violinist Alina Ibragimova joins SSO musicians in an all-Russian programme across three Russian greats in their characteristic musical modes. The sweet yearnings of Tchaikovsky’s lyricism in his Adagio molto for String Quartet and Harp give way to the impish energy of Prokofiev’s Quintet for Oboe, Clarinet and Strings, Op.39 and finally to the enigma of Shostakovich’s Third String Quartet, which he considered one of his best.

MAY18 & 19

FRIDAY & SATURDAY Y

7.30pm

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THE GLORY OF BAROQUE Peter Hanson, violin/conductor Musicians of the SSO From Gabrieli to Handel, take a trip with UK period instrument violinist Peter Hanson through the elegance and riches of the Baroque greats, whose genius is displayed in their rich writing for voice and instrument – for which they often treated one like the other.

A multitude of solos is key to the design of the concerto grosso, a compact instrumental showcase that the likes of Biber and Vivaldi developed to spectacular heights. Arias from Handel’s most popular oratorio, Messiah, are just a tiny sample of the vast treasure troves of Baroque musical drama.

Purcell’s pioneering work setting English language theatre music, and the lively dance-operas of French Baroque master, Jean-Philippe Rameau, equally deserve your listening ear.

OPEN REHEARSAL 19 May 2018 I Sat I 10am - 12pm Victoria Concert Hall Open to Friends of the SSO and ticketholders only

MUSIC OF FRIENDS

2017/1 TICKETING SINGLE TICKET PRICES $20 I Concessions: $15 Russian at Heart (1 Apr 2018) $38, $20 I Concessions: $15

2-Concert Package: 20% discount Russian at Heart: 20% for SSO ticketholders of 30 Mar 2018 SSO concert Prices before booking fees: $1 for tickets priced $20 and below, $3 for tickets priced $20.01 to $40, $4 for tickets above $40.

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WHEN TO BOOK 22 May 2017 25 May 2017

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Prices before $1 booking fee. Enjoy a complimentary talk with every school booking of 20 tickets.

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