Archived event
Performance details
Thursday 8 May 2025 at 12:30pm
Friday 9 May 2025 at 10:30am
Friday 9 May 2025 at 12:30pm
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
Program
John Williams Harry Potter: Hedwig’s Theme
Saint-Saëns Danse macabre
Stravinsky The Firebird Suite
Spellbinding and immersive
Exploring the magical ingredients of the Symphony Orchestra, Dr Richard Vaudrey schools his wizard students in the art of musical transformation through the iconic music of John Williams’ Harry Potter, Saint-Saëns' Danse macabre and, The Firebird Suite by Stravinsky.
There are instrumental characters, timbral spells, and conducting magic creating an immersive orchestral experience for all.
Duration: approx. 50 minutes, no interval
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Leonard Weiss* conductor
Dr Richard Vaudrey presenter
*Cybec Assistant Conductor
Learning resources
Explore this suite of activities and learning experiences suitable for the classroom before or after attending this performance.
This resource was created by Dr Richard Vaudrey.
Featured artists
Leonard Weiss' position as Assistant Conductor is supported by Cybec Foundation
