Simone Young conducts Tchaikovsky’s Ballet Music
AN ENCHANTED EVENING
Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet music takes centre stage as Simone Young conducts this spellbinding concert.
Duration
Latecomers might be admitted during a suitable break in the performance and will be guided to first available seats. This concert will conclude at approximately 9pm (Friday & Saturday) and 4pm (Sunday).
Pre-Concert
Join us for the pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the performances in the Northern Foyer, by Simon Bruckard.
Program Book
Behind every great piece is a great story. Have a read through the program book to get all the details.
Tchaikovsky’s music for ballet is every bit as enchanting as the fairy tales he brings to life.
Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker are three of the most popular ballets ever written, but it’s rare to experience them in the Concert Hall – with the music taking centre stage. It’s what makes this program so special. Dazzling storytelling, able to take full flight.
Chief Conductor Simone Young creates an experience that allows this extraordinarily beautiful music to shine. You’ll be spellbound by this sublime selection of Tchaikovsky’s most popular creations. This concert is pure romance, and not to be missed.
Artists
SIMONE YOUNG conductor
UNCLE RAY KELLY cultural custodian and storyteller
ADAM MANNING percussion
Program Finalisation 30/06/23:
In these performances, Simone Young and the Orchestra will present extended highlights from Tchaikovsky’s exquisite ballets The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake alongside contributions from Cultural Custodian and Storyteller Uncle Ray Kelly and First Nations percussionist Adam Manning, who will share valuable cultural knowledge through words and music.
PROGRAM
Rhythmic Acknowledgment of Country
Featuring First Nations percussionist Adam Manning, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Percussion Section
TCHAIKOVSKY The Sleeping Beauty selections including The Garland Waltz, the Dance of the Duchesses and the Dance of the Marquesses, the Variations of the Silver and Sapphire Fairies, and The Rose Adagio.
TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker selections including the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, March of the Toy Soldiers, Waltz of the Flowers, Tea (Chinese Dance), Dance of the Reed Flutes and Trépak (Russian Dance).
INTERVAL
Cultural Stories of Australia: A Journey of Knowledge and Truth
Featuring Uncle Ray Kelly Senior, Cultural Custodian and Storyteller, First Nations percussionist Adam Manning, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Percussion Section
TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake selections including Dance of the Little Swans, Tout le Monde danse, Pas de deux for Two Merry-makers and the powerful finale.
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