The electrifying Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts returns to perform one of the most beloved Romantic violin concertos. The Bruch violin concerto is one of the most popular Romantic concertos, beloved for its drama, lyricism and passion. It’s an emotional journey from folk-inflected start to heart-swelling finish.
After electrifying audiences with his Paganini in 2018, Ilya Gringolts returns to bring you Bruch, arranged for strings and timpani, and confirm his reputation as one of the most thrilling violinists on the planet.
Max Bruch – arr. Bernard Rofe Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op.26
Felix Mendelssohn String Symphony No.13 in C minor ‘Symphoniesatz
Harry Sdraulig Slanted – World Premiere*
Frank Martin Polyptyque
Grażyna Bacewicz Concerto for String Orchestra
Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra*
Saturday 4 & Monday 6 February 2023 7.30pm; Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval)
Tickets: Premium $124 ($114 Concession); A reserve $112 ($102 Concession); B reserve $89 ($79 Concession)
C reserve $69 ($59 Concession); D reserve $49; Under 35 A – D reserve $35; Student B – D reserve $25