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3 Aug

The Poetry of War

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  • Entertainment

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra violinist Sarah Curro curates a profound program exploring the human response to the futility of war. Music by modern masters including Debussy, Britten and Webern features alongside some of most poignant poetry of the twentieth century.

Reflect and be moved by the soothing balm of music and words written in times of darkness, with the MSO Chamber.

Featuring Sarah Curro (violin/curator), Dennis Coard (actor), Kirstin Kenny (violin), Gabrielle Halloran (viola), Michelle Wood (cello), Shane Hooton (trumpet), Andrew Macleod (flute), and Elyane Laussade (piano).

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Sun 3 Aug
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location

Iwaki Auditorium
130 Southbank Blvd
3006

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Price and bookings

From $20 to $55

Adult / general $55
Student / concession $50
Children $20

Free for children under 2

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  • telephone number: 03 9929 9600
  • email address: boxoffice@mso.com.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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