Holst's The Planets & Britten
British Boldness
Holst and Britten take us on a powerful journey through deeply atmospheric and powerful music.
Duration
The concert will conclude at approximately 10pm.
Pre-Concert
Join us for the pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the performances in the Northern Foyer, by Jim Coyle.
Program Book
Behind every great piece is a great story. Have a read through the program book to get all the details.
Some look within for inspiration. Gustav Holst looked up.
The Planets is his suite of seven movements, capturing the mythical character of each namesake planet. From Mars, the Bringer of War, to Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, Holst takes us on a wonderful cosmic odyssey filled with deeply atmospheric music.
Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto is similarly vast in scope, sweeping us away with lyrical beauty and power. It’s resonant music – a perfect moment to experience the fabulous artistry of our Concertmaster Andrew Haveron.
PROGRAM
PAUL STANHOPE Ocean Planet*
50 Fanfares Commission
BRITTEN
Violin Concerto
HOLST The Planets
*Paul Stanhope's Ocean Planet was made possible through the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's 50 Fanfares Project and was comissioned by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, supported by Vicki Olsson.
ARTISTS
JAMES JUDD
conductor
ANDREW HAVERON
violin
SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS
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