Guitar virtuoso Slava Grigoryan takes centre stage in a dazzling season opener that celebrates innovation and reinvention.
In true Melbourne Chamber Orchestra fashion, the program begins with a world premiere by Joe Chindamo, a composer celebrated for his cross-genre fluency and lyrical voice. Grigoryan’s artistry shines in Vivaldi’s D Major Concerto, a Baroque gem sparkling with charm and vitality.
Then a new perspective on a timeless classic is offered – Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, reimagined for strings. Rich orchestral textures bring fresh depth to an iconic work. With their folkloric flair, Bartók’s Romanian Dances segue perfectly into a world premiere arrangement, Flexible Sky Redux, by Wolfgang Muthspiel – a work that feels both intimate and vast.
Matthew Hindson’s Song and Dance, brings the program to a rhythmic and emotional close.
