2019 Sidney Myer Free Concert
Presented in association with the University of Melbourne
Friday 8 February 2019 at 7:30pm
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Saturday 16 February 2019 at 7:30pm
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Wednesday 20 February 2019 at 7:30pm
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
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The perfect soundtrack to summer in the city, at one of Melbourne’s favourite venues. In 2019 we celebrate 90 years of MSO free concerts, and 60 years at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl! Admission is FREE and gates open at 4.30pm, entry is on a first in, best dressed basis.
Full conditions of entry can be viewed below:
Gershwin and Friends
8 February at 7.30pm
Alice Keath presenter
Benjamin Northey conductor
Olivia Chindamo vocalist
Daniel Le piano
Gershwin Cuban Overture
Chindamo Fantaskatto
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin American in Paris
Saturday Night Symphony
16 February at 7.30pm
Jacinta Parsons presenter
Tianyi Lu conductor
Leon Fei violin (taught by our very own Mark Mogilevski)
Saint-Saëns Samson and Delilah
Fauré Pelléas et Mélisande Suite
He/Chen violin concerto
Sibelius Pohjola’s Daughter
Grandage Deep: A Silent Poem for Sir Douglas Mawson
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
The MSO is excited to welcome one of our education partners, Melbourne Youth Orchestras, who will perform from 6pm. Arrive early!
Please note, the following pieces, as previously included in the MSO Season 2019 brochure, will not be performed: Berlioz’s Le corsire, Satie/Debussy’s Gymnopédie and Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune. Christopher Lawrence (presenter) will also not appear.
A Symphonic Celebration
20 February at 7.30pm
Mairi Nicolson presenter
Benjamin Northey conductor
Veriko Tchumburidze violin
Christian Li violin
Calvin Bowman organ
Holdsworth A Hero’s Journey – 2019 Cybec Young Composer in Residence
Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Bruch Scottish Fantasy
Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3 Organ
The Sidney Myer Free Concert series is proudly supported by Sidney Myer MSO Trust Fund.
Please note, Dvořák’s Carnival Overture will not be performed in this concert as previously advertised.