Join us for an unforgettable evening of masterworks, culminating in the dramatic flair of Haydn’s Symphony No. 103 "Drumroll"

Experience the thrilling opening roll of the timpani and the symphony's vibrant energy that showcases Haydn at his most inventive.

The program also features the sublime Bach Double Violin Concerto, with virtuosic soloists Edward Pople and Kieran Brown, whose interplay promises both precision and passion.

Rounding out the evening is a sparkling gem of the baroque trumpet repertoire –Torelli’s Trumpet Concerto, performed by the brilliant John Schmidli, bringing bright tones and regal elegance to the stage.

A celebration of harmony, heroism, and high artistry – don’t miss it!

This concert will feature special guest performance by CRASHENDO! East Gippsland, a community-initiated and operated music and social development program, based on El Sistema (Venezuela) a worldwide 40+ year network. Programs provide free high quality instrumental tuition, community orchestra, professional development, performances and unique collaborative events. This improves educational and social outcomes for children, youth, their parents and the wider community. Some programs give focussed support for those who are experiencing challenges in their lives.

CRASHENDO! will play King Williams March, Lost Tomb of The Incas and will join with the GSO to perform Sibelius’s seminal work Finlandia.

GSO Program Highlights:

W.A. Mozart – Symphony No. 1 in E-flat Major, K. 16

Composed when Mozart was just eight years old, this youthful symphony is filled with charm and glimpses of the genius to come. A delightful opener, it captures the freshness of the Classical style in its early form.

J.S. Bach – Double Violin Concerto in D minor, BWV 1043 featuring Edward Pople and Kieran Brown a cornerstone of the Baroque repertoire, this concerto is celebrated for its elegant counterpoint and expressive dialogue between the two solo violins. Pople and Brown bring a vibrant interplay to this perennial favourite.

Giuseppe Torelli – Trumpet Concerto in D Major featuring John Schmidli

A sparkling showcase of Baroque brilliance, Torelli’s trumpet concerto highlights the virtuosity and lyrical warmth of the solo trumpet. Schmidli's performance promises clarity, control, and expressive power.

Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 103 in E-flat Major “Drumroll”

The concert concludes with one of Haydn’s London Symphonies, nicknamed for its dramatic timpani opening. Full of wit, grandeur, and inventive orchestration, Symphony No. 103 showcases Haydn at the height of his creative powers.

Baroque to Brilliance

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