Romantic Brilliance

Gippsland Symphony Orchestra presents an afternoon of Romantic Brilliance, conducted by David Williams OAM

This concert showcases the warmth, colour, and expressive range of the Romantic orchestra, offering audiences a journey from intimate lyricism to exuberant celebration. Steve Reeves takes centre stage in Serge Koussevitsky’s passionate Double Bass Concerto, a rare and compelling work that transforms the orchestra’s deepest voice into a singing, virtuosic instrument. The program opens with the graceful charm and spirited energy of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Overture in C, highlighting the composer’s brilliant orchestral imagination and radiant Classical style. A moment of quiet reflection follows with Dvořák’s Nocturne in B major, where gentle melodies and lyrical warmth create a serene contrast, before the orchestra bursts into the life-affirming energy of Symphony No. 8. Full of folk-inspired rhythms, vibrant harmonies, and joyous melodies, this symphony stands as one of Dvořák’s most radiant and beloved masterpieces, leaving audiences uplifted and inspired.

STEVE REEVES – ex MSO Principal Double Bass

Fanny Mendelssohn Henshall – Overture in C

Antonin Dvorak – Nocturne in B Major

Serge Koussevitsky – Double Bass Concerto

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