Resonate (Sunday afternoon)

RESONATE

PROGRAM:
J STRAUSS          Die Fledermaus Overture
BACH                    Concerto in D minor
D ROJAS               CHORUS for ORCHESTRA (world premiere)
BEETHOVEN        Symphony Number 7

Conductor             Thomas Tsai
Piano                     Mi Mi 

From the silly and sparkling  to the sombre and  sophisticated,  this WPO concert has it all. 

We begin with the spectacular overture to J Strauss' opera, Die Fledermaus - a fanfare of joy and frivolity that is wonderfully familiar and exciting - it gets the heart racing with festive fervour.  

Of all the concerti that JS Bach wrote for solo keyboard, the D minor Concerto is by far the most monumental and complex.  We are excited to have the breath-taking talents of our youngest soloist ever, pianist Mi Mi  performing this major work.

Beethoven's 7th Symphony explodes to life with opening chords that resonate against the flourishes of climbing scales and joyous harmonies -  which contrasts and complements the extremes of character and mood found throughout this triumphant  symphony. Famous for its slow movement, a funeral march bursting with pathos and power, this symphony is a treasure to relish and luxuriate in. 

The Woollahra Philharmonic is delighted to welcome  back the amazing gifts of Thomas Tsai to conduct this indulgent program.