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Inspired by an old folktale, The Soldier’s Tale combines rhythmic invention and knack for melody with a flair for the theatrical to make sense of all that Stravinsky experienced during World War One and the Russian Revolution. 

At times witty and sharp, at others moving and tender, Double Bass Richard Lynn leads and curates a rare performance of this characterful gem. 

Join us for a complimentary glass of Handpicked wine on arrival before the performance with this intimate one-hour chamber music concert.

Program

STRAVINSKY

The Soldier’s Tale

Artists

Musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Richard Lynn

Double Bass

Richard Lynn was born in Perth and began studying double bass at the age of 14. He studied at the Edith Cowan University in Perth before graduating with a Bachelor of Music Performance (Double Bass) degree from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 1991.

Whilst a student, Richard performed orchestral, opera and music theatre concerts with the Philharmusica Orchestra and, following his graduation, was a casual and contract musician with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra before winning his full-time permanent position as tutti double bass with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 1997.

Since relocating to Sydney, Richard has played with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Sydney Soloists, the National Philharmonic and the Philharmonia Orchestras.

Richard Lynn