Still Life 1662–1681, Grueber.
Many masterpieces in art feature musical instruments, and particularly striking are members of the string family: the violin, the viola, the cello and the double bass, all which you see on stage at an Australian Chamber Orchestra concert.
Our next National Concert, Altstaedt plays Haydn & Tchaikovsky, features renowned German French cellist making his ACO debut, including directing the Orchestra for the first time.
To herald Nicolas's arrival with sublime Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Veress and more, we feature some of the most beautiful masterworks celebrating Nicolas's instrument, the cello.
Read more: Scoring a Life: Nicolas Altstaedt Interview
Girl Playing a Cello 1891, Cabot Perry. The Cellist 1908, DeCamp.
1. Girl Playing a Cello, Cabot Perry. 2. The Player Schneklud, Gauguin. 3. The Cello Player, Schiele.
Frederick, Prince Of Wales, And His Sisters c.1733, Mercier.
Angels Making Music 1645–1655, by Schut.
Altstaedt plays Haydn & Tchaikovsky is touring to to Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Tickets from $49, or $35 for under 35s and $25 for students. Click here to find out more and book.
