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Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Pastorale
Highlighting the warmth and beauty of the MCO sound.
One of the most iconic works, Barber’s Adagio for Strings lifts the lid on this musical jewellery box brimming with treasures.
A true hidden gem, Doreen Carwithen’s lush and lyrical Concerto for Piano and Strings was written in 1948, then sadly disregarded for many years. To our knowledge, this is the first chance Australian audiences will have to hear it. Melbourne pianist Aura Go is the perfect partner to introduce us to this music of great beauty.
The second half opens with Peter Sculthorpe’s final work, a serene melody that is rich in his iconic musical language, before MCO dives into one of the true highlights of the string orchestra repertoire, Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking Serenade for Strings.
Sophie Rowell artistic director
Aura Go piano
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings
Doreen Carwithen Concerto for Piano and Strings
Peter Sculthorpe Pastorale (from String Quartet No.4)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C Op.48
Thursday 10 July 2025 – 7:30pm
Sunday 13 July 2025 – 2:30pm
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets: Premium $144 ($129 Concession); A reserve $124 ($109 Concession); B reserve $98 ($78 Concession); C reserve $72 ($52 Concession)
Seniors: Premium $129; A reserve $109; B reserve $78; C reserve $52
Under 40 B & C reserve $40 Student/Child $30
A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.