The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra
Next concert: NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition, Saturday 4th July, 2009
Saturday 14th November, 8.00pm
Ravenswood Centenary Centre Auditorium, Henry St, Gordon

Dmitri Shostakovich

Mirrors of their Time

A light exuberant work, Shostakovich wrote his Ninth Symphony to celebrate victory at the end of World War II. Its brilliance, joie de vivre and pungency - with a twist - brought audience acclaim, but official censure for 'ideological weakness' from Soviet authorities.

Matthew Hindson's fanfare Headbanger reflects musical gestures from popular culture, whilst Rimsky-Korsakov explores themes from the musical traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Dvorak's much-loved Cello Concerto is passionate and romantic, a succulent treat for audiences and players alike.

Guest Conductor: Tobias Foskett
Soloist: Hyung Suk Bae, cello

Rimsky-Korsakov     -     Russian Easter Festival Overture
Hindson     -     Headbanger
Dvorak     -     Concerto for Violincello Op 104 in B minor
Shostakovich     -     Symphony No.9 Op 70 in E flat major
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