Gershwin and Shostakovich

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Thu 07 Aug 2025

The Australian Chamber Orchestra, hitting their half-century in 2025, is bringing their show to Newcastle for a performance that's apparently more than just a standard classical concert. Richard Tognetti is on the podium, and they've roped in the impressive pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk for his first turn with the ACO. He's front and centre for Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, which sounds like it'll be a burst of jazz and joy, and Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.1, with David Elton adding some brassy flair on trumpet. Should be a pretty lively couple of pieces to kick things off.

Beyond the big names, this event has a bit of a weighty theme running through it, all about music's enduring power against the dark stuff. After Gershwin's cheer, you'll hear Shostakovich's intense Chamber Symphony, a piece dedicated to the memory of victims of fascism and war, so be prepared for some serious emotion. Plus, the ACO has commissioned a brand new piece from Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov, which he wrote while sheltering from conflict in Kyiv. It's reportedly a lyrical and consoling number. There's also a piece by Claude Vivier in the mix, completing a program that aims to be a bit of a testament to human ingenuity and courage. The whole thing runs for about two hours, including a break, and it's suggested it's suitable for anyone aged ten and up.

More information at tickets.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/WebPages/EntaWebGateway/gateway.aspx?E=N&QL=S1262|VNCH|G~/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowPerformance.aspx&_gl=1*v8imqc*_gcl_au*OTczNjQzMzU3LjE3NTA5MjMzNjA.*_ga*MTM2Njk1OTEwNi4xNzUwOTIzMzgx*_ga_K80LP65XD0*czE3NTM4NTc2




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