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Monday 04 May 2026

6:30pm at Hamer Hall Auslan interpreted

Program

C.P.E Bach Sinfonia in D major, WQ183: first movement
Locke The Tempest: Curtain Theme
Beethoven Symphony No.2

About this performance

Beethoven's Second Symphony, with its dramatic opening and light-speed strings, has one foot in the classical era, and one in the romantic. With its captivating melodies and good cheer, it’s hard to contemplate that while writing this, Beethoven’s deafness was becoming more profound, and he was in the darkest moments of his life. 

Conductor Chad Kelly guides this journey from darkness to light, complemented by C.P.E Bach’s vibrant Sinfonia and Locke’s atmospheric Tempest theme – a perfect showcase of musical evolution across three distinct voices.

Featuring

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Chad Kelly conductor

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Learn more about Beethoven's Second Symphony with MSO's Cybec Assistant Conductor Daniel Corvaia.

Quick Fix at Half Six is supported by City of Melbourne.

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The MSO’s Auslan interpreted performances receive funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

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