Melbourne Ensemble: Lux Aeterna

The Melbourne Ensemble presents a remarkable program that encourages you to listen blindly and openly, allowing the music to transport you to a spiritual realm.

Featuring a hauntingly beautiful work for string quartet by Osvaldo Golijov, this concert also marks the premiere of a vibrant new work by Gerard Brophy which will transport you to Istanbul to experience the historic city’s sights and sounds.

Featuring – Melbourne Ensemble: Freya Franzen violin; Anna Skálová violin; Christopher Moore viola; Elina Faskhi cello; Stephen Newton double bass / curator
Saul Lewis horn; Jack Schiller bassoon; Phil Arkinstall clarinet

Britten Epilogue for horn from Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
Gubaidulina Espressivo-Sotto Voce from Eight Etudes for Solo Double Bass
Schnittke Hymnus II for Cello and Double Bass
Golijov Tenebrae (for string quartet)
Gerard Brophy Istanbul The Magic of Daily Life*

*World Premiere

TICKETS: Standard$55.00; Child/Under 18s $20.00; Concession$50.00