Richard Tognetti
Artistic Director and Lead Violin
Timo-Veikko Valve
Cello
PROKOFIEV
Classical Symphony
BRAHMS
Double Concerto for violin and cello
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No.8
Australian Chamber Orchestra Lead Violinist Richard Tognetti and Principal Cellist Timo-Veikko Valve showcase their precious Guarneri instruments in Brahms’ final orchestral work, the exuberant Double Concerto. ‘The slow movement is an ardent, ecstatic song, the finale a joyous, folksy celebration’ – The Guardian.
In an unmissable display of symphonic brilliance, the concert opens with Prokofiev’s amusing modern take on a Haydn-style symphony and comes to a rousing conclusion with Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony.
Watch a mini-documentary about Brahms's Double Concerto:
Video Feature:
Watch the Orchestra playing Beethoven's Fifth online. Or click here to watch Beethoven's Third.
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“Tognetti ... directed proceedings from the violin with a masterful sense of pace and drama. This really is glorious Beethoven—catch it if you can.” The Sydney Morning Herald
“There was only one thing wrong with the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s performance: nothing. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever heard.” The Santa Fe New Mexican (USA)
Notes: Adelaide residents, please phone BASS on 131 246 for tickets.
ABC Classic FM will broadcast Beethoven 8 at 8pm, Saturday 15 November.