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The final concert on the orchestra’s tour schedule was a performance at the Grafenegg Festival. Grafenegg is about an hour’s drive outside of Vienna. The festival is set on vast grounds which include a magnificent castle, an outdoor amphitheatre and an indoor auditorium. Here, Scott Kinmont, Associate Principal Trombone, takes in the view while practicing before the rehearsal.
The majestic Schloss Grafenegg.
Picture from left, Marnie Sebire, horn; Neil Brawley, double bass; Dan Mendelow, Principal Trumpet.
The outdoor amphitheatre where the Sydney Symphony was scheduled to perform. Due to ominous looking clouds and a few spatters of rain, the decision was made for the concert to be moved indoors.
Rehearsal inside the auditorium at the Grafenegg Festival.
It’s a tradition at the festival for the musicians of visiting orchestras to sign a poster announcing their concert.
At the end of the performance. Vladimir Ashkenazy shaking the hand of co-concertmaster Michael Dauth.
Vladimir Ashkenazy talking to the sold-out audience announcing the encore – the last moments from Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier suite – much to the joy of the Viennese audience.
Following the final concert, it was time to move to Grafenegg Castle for the end of tour dinner. From left, Rowena Crouch, cello; Fenella Gill, cello; Chris Harris, Principal Bass Trombone; Dan Mendelow, Principal Trumpet.
Vladimir Ashkenazy speaking at the end of tour dinner.
The Orchestra has been honoured to have so many Australians present at its various concerts. The support has been overwhelming. At our Grafenegg performance, we were thrilled to have Barry Humphries in the audience, pictured here left with Roger Benedict, Principal Viola (centre) and Rory Jeffes, Sydney Symphony Managing Director (right).
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