Archived event
Performance details
Thursday 23 October 2025 at 7:30pm
Saturday 25 October 2025 at 2pm
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
Program
James Henry* Newport Lakes**
Ravel Piano Concerto for the left hand
Franck Symphony in D minor
*Cybec First Nations Composer in Residence
**World premiere of an MSO commission
Unique and compelling
Born without a right hand, Nicholas McCarthy is a champion of left-hand alone repertoire, and joins the MSO to perform Ravel’s unique concerto.
Composed by an organist, César Franck’s expansive Symphony explores the full range of orchestral colours and textures in this compelling program of French music conducted by Rodolfo Barráez.
Duration: approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes including interval
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Rodolfo Barráez^ conductor
Nicholas McCarthy piano
^Please note: Chloé van Soeterstède is unable to conduct this performance as originally scheduled.
Featured artists
These performances are supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
James Henry's position is supported by the Cybec Foundation.
