ACO Relaxed Performance: Gershwin & Shostakovich

Enjoy a 50-minute program of music by 20th century masters, including works by Shostakovich, Silvestrov and Ravel, as well as George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which will showcase the incredible virtuosity of pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk.

ABOUT ACO RELAXED PERFORMANCES

Presented with flexible seating, adjusted lighting and sound levels, and a quiet space to chill out, this 50-minute relaxed performance is tailored to those for whom the traditional concert hall experience may be inaccessible. We warmly welcome people with disability, including those with sensory sensitivities and other access needs. Come along, respond to the music, be yourself and have fun!

We are pleased to offer $10 tickets available for people with disability. This may include NDIS participants, Companion Cards holders, members of the Sunflower program, or anyone with an association with a disability or support organisation.

ARTISTS

Richard Tognetti Director & Violin
Alexander Gavrylyuk Piano
David Elton Trumpet
Australian Chamber Orchestra

PROGRAM

Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Richard Tognetti) Violin Sonata No.3 in C major, BWV 1005: II. Fuga [abridged]
Dmitri Shostakovich Elegy and Polka, Op.36a: II. Polka
Valentin Silvestrov A Moment of Memory (VI)*: Selections
Maurice Ravel (arr. Richard Tognetti) String Quartet in F: II. Assez vif – très rhythmé
George Gershwin (arr. Bernard Rofe) Rhapsody in Blue

*Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

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