Zelman Symphony – Between Two Worlds
Between Two Worlds
Tchaikovsky – Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture
Prokofiev – Violin Concerto no.1
Dvořák – Symphony no.9 From the New World
Rick Prakhoff – conductor
Jessica Zuk – conductor; Sophia Kirsanova – violin
We open 2026 with a concert exploring many worlds. Is it the world of romanticism or modernism? Is it the old world or the new world? Or is it fact or fiction? You can choose.
Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy Overture immerses us in the passionate love, violent feuding and heart-wrenching despair of Shakespeare’s classic tale, Romeo and Juliet.
Prokofiev shows his contemplative, playful and occasionally spiky styles with his wonderful first violin concerto, to be performed by soloist Sophia Kirsanova, recently appointed Associate Principal Second Violin at Orchestra Victoria.
And to close, Dvořák’s well-loved Symphony No. 9 evokes North American spirituals while remaining deeply rooted in lively Czech musical traditions.
Sunday 15 March 2026 – 2:30 pm
James Tatoulis Auditorium, Methodist Ladies’ College, 207 Barkers Road
TICKETS: Adult $51.00; Concession $44.00; Pensioners, Seniors card holders; Youth and Students $20.00
