Co Broerse & Gerrit Schreurs
AUSTRALIAN
Premiere
The Schönberg
Ensemble
Conducted by Reinbert De Leeuw
A momentous musical occasion as one of the 20th century’s
most groundbreaking ensembles presents two distinct
concerts at Hamer Hall
of composer György Ligeti who was mentor to and collaborator with The
Schönberg Ensemble for many years.
Members of The Schönberg Ensemble are also performing with Chamber
Music Australia on Sunday 12 October. See page 21 for details.
Composer Reinbert de Leeuw formed The Schönberg Ensemble in 1974.
It quickly gained a reputation as one of the most radical classical musical
groups of the time, its repertoire centering on composers of the Second
Viennese School such as Arnold Schönberg, Alban Berg and Anton Webern,
great, innovative musicians whose music had largely been ignored until then.
“Lusty bravos greeted the dynamic performance
of the concerto, brilliantly conducted by Reinbert
de Leeuw.” The New York Times
34 years on and the internationally renowned Ensemble remains true to its
original repertoire but has expanded it to include works from the entire 20th
and these early years of the 21st century.
Ingrid Geerlings Flute
Evert Weidner Oboe d’Amore
Marieke Schut English Horn
Pierre Woudenberg Clarinet
Rick Huls E-flat Clarinet
& Clarinet
Liesbeth de Jong Bass Clarinet
Johan Steinmann Bassoon
Hanneke Metselaar Bassoon/
Contra-Bassoon
Wim Timmermans French Horn
Jaap van der Vliet French Horn
Willem van der Vliet Trumpet
Toon van Ulsen Trombone
For these two significant Festival concerts, The Schönberg Ensemble
presents the work of some of the foremost composers of the last hundred
years. The first evening includes avant-garde works by composers Louis
Andriessen, John Adams, Germany’s one-time enfant terrible Mauricio
Kagel and the Ensemble’s namesake Arnold Schönberg.
The second concert features the Ensemble, de Leeuw and very special
guest, the acclaimed Canadian soloist, Barbara Hannigan performing
works by Michael Smetanin, one of Australia’s most distinctive contemporary
composers, the ever recalcitrant Jan van de Putte and ends with a celebration
the Arts Centre, Hamer Hall
Thu 9 Oct at 8pm
Fri 10 Oct at 8pm
Featuring Barbara Hannigan
1hr no interval
Premium
A Reserve Full
A Reserve Groups (8+)
A Reserve Conc
B Reserve Full
B Reserve Conc
$97.50
$75
$67.50
$56.25
$60
$45
Conductor Reinbert de Leeuw
C Reserve Full
$42
C Reserve Conc
$31.50
Student / MF-Y (B & C Res) $25
David Kutz Tuba
Pauline Post Piano & Harpsichord
Gerrit Hommerson Harmonium
Merima Kljuco Bayan
Miriam Overlach Harp
Ger de Zeeuw Percussion Soloist
Joey Marijs Percussion Soloist
Joseph Puglia Violin
Wim de Jong Violin
Susanne van Els Viola
Hans Woudenberg Cello
Quirijn van Regteren Altena
Double Bass
With Barbara Hannigan
Soprano
Ticketmaster 1300 136 166
www.melbournefestival.com.au
Discounts apply. Save up to 20%.
Double Up Discount also applies.
See page 2 for details.
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