Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Flexible Sky
MCO + Slava Grigoryan.
Guitar virtuoso Slava Grigoryan takes centre stage in a dazzling season opener that celebrates innovation and reinvention. In true MCO fashion, the concert begins with a world premiere by Joe Chindamo, a composer celebrated for his cross-genre fluency and lyrical voice.
Grigoryan’s artistry shines in Vivaldi’s D Concerto, a Baroque gem sparkling with charm and vitality. MCO then offers a new perspective on a timeless classic – Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, reimagined for strings. Rich orchestral textures bring fresh depth to an iconic work. With their folkloric flair, Bartók’s Romanian Dances segue perfectly into a world premiere arrangement of Flexible Sky by Wolfgang Muthspiel – a work that feels both intimate and vast.
The concert finishes with Matthew Hindson’s Song and Dance, bringing the program to a rhythmic and emotional close.
Artists: Sophie Rowell Artistic Director ; Slava Grigoryan Classical Guitar
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Joe Chindamo OAM New work*
Antonio Vivaldi Guitar Concerto in D RV93
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27 No.2 Moonlight
(arr. string orchestra by Jakub Kowalewski)
Béla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances Sz56
Wolfgang Muthspiel Flexible Sky Redux (new arrangement*)
Matthew Hindson Song and Dance
* MCO premiere commission
Thursday 26 February 2026 – 7:30pm
Sunday 01 March 2026 – 2:30pm
Duration: 1 hour 40 mins (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
MRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
TICKETS: Standard Premium $150; A Reserve $130; B Reserve $100; C Reserve $75
Concession / Senior Premium $135; A Reserve $110; B Reserve $80; C Reserve $55
Full Time Student / Child Premium – C Reserve $30; Under 40 B – C Reserve $40
Season Tickets: Season tickets are on sale now via the MCO website.
