If you love Mozart’s music, you’re in excellent company. Tchaikovsky was Mozart’s biggest fan – he adored the Classical elegance and captivating melodies, and his own music is full
of Mozartian tributes.
The Rococo Variations for cello and orchestra is the most famous of these and its refined nostalgia and delicate virtuosity strikes a chord in every heart. Mozart himself is represented by the symphony he wrote for the city that loved him best Prague. But Sydneysiders can be just as appreciative of the music’s spirit and “fiery momentum”. Add the bell-like simplicity of Pärt’s Fratres and you really can “expect something sublime”.
PÄRT Fratres for solo violin, strings and percussion
MOZART Symphony No.38 (Prague)
TCHAIKOVSKY Rococo Variations for cello and orchestra
Dene Olding violin-director
Catherine Hewgill cello*
* Timothy Walden is unable to perform at these concerts as originally scheduled.
Pre-concert talk by David Garrett at 6.15pm in the First Floor Reception Room (11 November only).