Adams & Shostakovich
Breakthroughs
If you’re trying to burst onto the scene, why not go big? For the young John Adams in 1978, it was Shaker Loops that turned heads – a pulsing and exhilarating minimalist ride.
DURATION
This concert will conclude at approximately 8pm on Thursday evening.
PRE-CONCERT
There will be no pre-concert talk prior to this performance commencing.
PROGRAM
Behind every great piece is a great story. Have a read through the program book to get all the details.
For the even younger Dmitri Shostakovich in 1926, it was his Petrograd Conservatory graduation effort, his First Symphony, which launched his career.
Like all of his music, it is a piece filled with wit, drama and tragedy. Fabian Russell conducts.
Program
MICHAEL BAKRNČEV Hustle*
50 Fanfares Commission
JOHN ADAMS Shaker Loops
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.1
*Michael Bakrnčev's Hustle was made possible through the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's 50 Fanfares Project and was commissioned by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, supported by Geoff Stearn.
Artists
FABIAN RUSSELL conductor
SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY
The Sydney Symphony will continue to apply NSW Public Health Orders as they relate to ticketing and seating arrangements. As these Orders can change at very short notice, we will be allocating seats closer in time to concert dates than we have in previous seasons. This will allow us to maintain a COVID-19 safe environment.
Series Presenting Partner
