Description
The Sydney Symphony’s Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles has created a program of inspiring, uplifting music for the spirit, with works by Tavener, Wagner and Mendelssohn.
An exquisite universe
Deeply connected to ancient traditions, John Tavener dedicated his life to expressing beauty and truth through music. In The Protecting Veil he created an exquisite universe, awe-inspiring and intensely beautiful.
English cellist Matthew Barley is the ideal soloist for this deeply touching meditation for cello and orchestra, his recent recording of it praised as a 'performance of great tenderness and eloquence' by BBC Music Magazine.
After the contemplation of Tavener, Wagner’s ‘Good Friday Spell’ from Parsifal is bright and ecstatic. A celebration of life and the world, the triumphant sound of the brass is enchanting and delightful. And Mendelssohn’s triumphant Fifth Symphony is the perfect way to send you back out into the world.
Programme
TAVENER The Protecting Veil
WAGNER Parsifal: Act 3: Good Friday Spell
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.5, Reformation
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Event date: Mar 27-28
Performers: Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Donald Runnicles - conductor Matthew Barler - cello
Ticket Price Information: Standard $145, $115, $75, $65, $50 Pensioner $104, $70, $60
Time(s): 7pm
Event Venue: Bennelong Point
Accessibility: In English. Wheelchair accessible. There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations available. To book accessible seating contact Box Office via email or telephone on: +61 2 9250 7777 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
Music: # Live Music, Classical, Orchestral
Attribution
Sydney Opera House, Sydney Symphony Orchestra