Sunraysia audiences will be able to immerse themselves in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, performed live by some of Melbourne’s finest musicians, when the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) takes to the Mildura Arts Centre (MAC) stage this Saturday 5 March.
The MSO and Chief Conductor Jaime Martín promise a memorable night of stunning music, in An Evening with the MSO. The performance at MAC represents Jaime’s first regional Victorian program.
While the main performance starts at 7.30pm, all ticket-holders will be able to gain a personal insight into the program in a pre-concert talk from Carlo Antonioli, MSO Cybec Assistant Conductor Fellow, which will take place in the MAC foyer between 6.30pm and 6.50pm.
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 has enthralled thousands, if not millions of people since it premiered in the early 1800s and continues to be a classical hit into modern times.
The famous piece of music has a history dating back to 1811 when it premiered at a benefit concert for soldiers wounded fighting Napoleon’s forces, proving an instant hit with audiences of the time.
A timeless classic, it’s still widely appreciated today, featuring several years ago in the climax of the Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech.
Tickets are available by visiting www.milduraartscentre.com.au and clicking ‘book tickets’ at the top of the page, or at the MAC box office.
Jaime Martín background
London-based Spanish conductor Jaime Martín shot to worldwide attention as a conductor following a prominent career as an elite flautist, and first came to the MSO as a guest conductor two years ago.
Describing his initial impressions working with the MSO in 2019 as “love at first sight”, Jaime made his official debut as Chief Conductor of the MSO last weekend in New Beginnings: Season Opening Gala.
In addition to his titled role with the MSO, Jaime Martín is currently Music Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, where his appointment was recently extended for an additional five years. He is also Chief Conductor of the RTÉ National Symphony – the top orchestra in Ireland, the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Gävle Symphony Orchestra and was recently announced as the Principal Guest Conductor of the Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España (Spanish National Orchestra) for the 22/23 season
Location: Mildura Arts Centre
Time: 7.30pm – An Evening with the MSO, conducted by Jaime Martín
Duration: 60 minutes
Tickets: Full $60 | Concession $55 | Student (ID) $25 | 444 Foundation $55
