Dvořák & Bernstein
American rhythms
Rich and colourful expressions of America shine through in this heart-warming program.
Duration
This concert will conclude at approximately 7pm. Latecomers might be admitted during a suitable break in the performance and will be guided to first available seats.
Your Guide to Music
This concert will be hosted by Genevieve Lang, who shall expertly guide your listening experience.
Concert Guide
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Dvořák wrote his American string quartet when visiting the Czech-speaking colony of Spillville, Iowa, in 1893, finding there a balance between Old and New Worlds, and a way to express his love of Czech and American folk music in classical forms.
The quartet has a poise and balance, with each member of the ensemble given time in the spotlight.
A world away from Spillville, the hustle of New York City was captured by Leonard Bernstein in West Side Story. In this arrangement for brass quintet, experience the bold and energising sounds of that beloved musical; it’s the perfect accompaniment for Fire Dance by Emmy Award-winning composer, Anthony DiLorenzo, a three-and-a-half-minute stunner that will leave you breathless.
Program
DVOŘÁK String Quartet No.12, American
BERNSTEIN arr. Gale West Side Story: Suite
DILORENZO Fire Dance
TRAD. arr. L Henderson Amazing Grace
Artists
MUSICIANS OF THE SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ALEXANDRA OSBORNE violin
EMMA JEZEK violin
JUSTIN WILLIAMS viola
CATHERINE HEWGILL cello
BRENT GRAPES trumpet
ANTHONY HEINRICHS trumpet
EUAN HARVEY horn
SCOTT KINMONT trombone
CHRISTOPHER HARRIS bass trombone
Series Presenting Partner
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