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Available as part of the Thursday Night Plus, Geelong and Saturday Night Series.
Individual tickets available from 14 October 2026 at 10am
Dates
Thursday 11 November 2027
7:30pm at Hamer Hall
Friday 12 November 2027
7:30pm at Costa Hall, Geelong
Saturday 13 November 2027
7:30pm at Hamer Hall
Duration
Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes including a 20-minute interval
Accessibility
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Wheelchair, walker and scooter accessible
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Assistive listening devices available
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Service animals allowed
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Companion Card accepted
About this performance
Program
Sibelius Violin Concerto
Shostakovich Symphony No.11
Over hushed muted strings, one of the most hypnotic openings in the repertoire begins.
Solo violin unfurls an evocative melody, quietly echoed by a single clarinet.
This haunting beginning is one of the most unforgettable features of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto. Thoroughly unconventional for the time, Sibelius creates an atmosphere of mystery and anticipation, his signature melancholy sound clashing with the boisterous personality of most 19th century violin concertos.
As Sibelius often did, he agonised over, withdrew and reworked this concerto. His wife called it an “embarrassment of riches” – he had too many incredible ideas. The final result is one of wonderous inspiration that just goes to show, flashiest does not equal finest.
Chief Conductor Jaime Martín leads, while our soloist is the Grammy-award-winning Canadian violinist James Ehnes – widely regarded as one of this concerto’s leading interpreters.
Finland was still part of the Russian Empire when the final version of Sibelius' Violin Concerto received its premiere in 1905. Against this backdrop Shostakovich set his cinematic Symphony No.11, a powerful tribute to the oppressed that depicts the tragic "Bloody Sunday" massacre of 1905, which led to the Russian Revolution.
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Jaime Martín conductor
James Ehnes violin
Enhance your experience
Want to learn more about the music being performed? Arrive early for an informative and entertaining pre-concert talk.
11 November at 6:45pm
13 November at 6:45pm
Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer
12 November at 6:45pm
Costa Hall, Geelong
