River, Mountain, Sky

Saturday 20th September & 21st September 2025 at Strathfield Town Hall

Embark on a breath-taking musical voyage as our orchestra brings to life the awe-inspiring elements of nature—river, mountain, and sky—through vivid soundscapes and powerful compositions. This concert explores the majestic beauty of landscapes, from serene rivers to towering peaks, and the boundless expanse of the heavens above.

Program Highlights:

• Maria Grenfell – River Mountain Sky: Immerse yourself in this evocative contemporary work, where flowing melodies represent the endless movement of rivers, the grandeur of mountains, and the vastness of the sky. Grenfell’s score captures the essence of nature in a dynamic, vivid soundscape.
• Rimsky-Korsakov – Night on Bald Mountain: Experience the eerie power of the night as Rimsky-Korsakov conjures the dark, dramatic energy of a mountain landscape in this thrilling orchestral masterpiece.
• Schumann – Symphony No. 3 (Rhenish): Inspired by the majestic landscapes along the Rhine River, Schumann’s symphony evokes the flowing river, the towering hills, and the breathtaking vistas, blending grandeur with lyrical beauty.
• Chin-Cheng Lin – Concerto No. 1 for Marimba and Symphony Orchestra: The marimba takes center stage in this vivid concerto, bringing rhythmic texture and ethereal sound to a symphonic exploration of the natural world featuring emerging soloist Anneke Brahe.

Let the music sweep you away on a journey through landscapes both familiar and fantastical, where every note evokes the timeless forces of nature. From the flowing river to the towering mountain, and the limitless sky, this concert is a celebration of the beauty and power of the natural world.

Program:

Maria Grenfell – River Mountain Sky

Rimsky-Korsakov – Night On Bald Mountain

Schumann – Symphony No. 3 (Rhenish)

Chin-Cheng Lin Concerto Nr 1 for marimba and symphonic orchestra
Soloist Anneke Brahe