ACO2 Regional Tour 2009
Helena Rathbone, Director, and Violin Timo-Veikko Valve, Cello
ACO2 connects the next generation of talented young Australian musicians with the stars of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance style.
The concert begins with exuberant music by the ever-popular Italian Baroque composer Vivaldi. Arguably Australia’s greatest composer, Peter Sculthorpe’s atmospheric music evokes Australia’s parched and awesome landscape. From the scorched to the ice-covered, with music inspired by the energetic folk fiddlers of Finland and then to Spain with a ‘Nocturnal Dance’ for the two Dons, ladies man Don Juan and delusional but romantic Don Quixote. ‘Serenades’ are to be played in the evening to delight and inspire romance, and Dvorák’s popular example does just that with its warmth and flowing melodies.
Vivaldi Concerto Grosso No.151 in G Major, Alla Rustica
Sculthorpe Sonata for Strings No.2
Sallinen Chamber Music III: The Nocturnal Dances of Don Juanquixote [solo cello Timo-Veikko Valve]
Rautavaara The Fiddlers
Dvorák Serenade for Strings in E, Op.22
Newcastle Thu 9 July 7.30pm
Newcastle Conservatorium, Corner Auckland and Gibson Streets
Ticket Prices: Adults $30, Concession $25, Students $10
By Phone: 02 4929 1977
Parramatta Fri 10 July 7.30pm
Riverside Theatres, Corner Church & Market Streets, Parramatta
Ticket Prices: $36 Adults, $32 Concession, $28 30 years and under
By Phone: 02 8839 3364
In Person: Riverside Theatres
On-line: www.riversideparramatta.com.au
Sale Mon 13 July 7pm
John Leslie Theatre, Wellington Entertainment Centre, Cnr Raymond Street & Princes Hwy, Sale
Ticket prices: Adults $40, Concession $38, Student Group (10+) $13, Student card $25, Group (8+) $30, Child (u 15) $20.
By phone; 03 5143 3200
In person: Wellington Entertainment Centre
On-line: wellington.vic.gov.au/entertainment
Echuca Wed 15 July 8pm
Paramount Theatre, 392 High Street, Echuca
Ticket prices: Adults $29, Concession $24
By phone: 03 5482 3399
In person: Paramount Theatre
Bendigo Thu 16 July 6.15pm
Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo
Ticket Prices: $34 members, $38 non-members
By Phone: 03 5434 6088
In Person: Bendigo Art Gallery
Horsham Fri 17 July 8pm
Wesley Performing Arts Centre, Cnr Roberts Avenue and Urquhart Street, Horsham
Tickets: Adult $35, Concession $32, Student $15, Family (2A, 2K) $90 (no specific child price, Student is applicable), Friend of Wesley $30
By phone: *Chisholm Hi Fi (03) 5382 4343
On-line: wesleypac.com.au
*booking fees apply
Warrnambool Sat 18 July 8pm
Warrnambool Performing Arts Centre, Timor Street (Cnr Liebig), Warrnambool
Ticket Prices: Adult $42, Concession $37, Child $15, Students $20
By phone: 03 555 94 999
On-line: entertainmentcentre.com.au
Melbourne Mon 20 July 8pm
Australian National Academy of Music, 210 Bank St, South Melbourne
Ticket Prices: Adults $35, ACO Subscriber/Concession $25, Full Time Student $10
By Phone: 1800 444 444
In Person: ACO, Opera Quays, 2 East Circular Quay, Sydney (Next to the Dendy Cinema)
Albury Tue 21 July 8pm
Albury Performing Arts Centre, Swift Street, Albury
Ticket Prices: Adults $39, Concession $32, u25 $27
By Phone: 02 6051 3051
In person: Albury Convention Centre
On-line: www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au