One Thousand and One Nights
A special season opening of mysterious beauty and radiant music
Saturday 23rd March, 7.30pm
Darwin Entertainment Centre
PROGRAM
Arvo Pärt Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
Mozart Symphony No. 41
Rimsky Korsakov Scheherazade
The last symphony he ever wrote, Mozart’s playful and brilliant Jupiter is regarded as one of the greatest symphonies of all time. Blending emotional depth with incredible inventiveness, this stunning symphony will transport you to another world.
Hear Pärt’s mesmerising and transcendental Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten for string orchestra and bell, a moving tribute evoking the admiration he felt for the “rare purity” of Britten’s music.
Finally, experience the epic and exotic world of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. Famous for its lush orchestration and vivid storytelling through music, this piece will transport you to legendary cities and mythical lands filled with adventure, romance, and mystery.
TICKET OPTIONS
This concert is available as part of our Subscription Series. Book 3 or more major concerts together and save 15%.
3-Concert Subscription Packages
One Thousand and One Nights, Vital Forces, Heroes
Voyage, One Thousand and One Nights, Heroes
4-Concert Subscription Package
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Sat 26 Oct, 6.30pm
Darwin Entertainment Centre
Embark on a journey from stormy seas to enchanting tales with two exceptional guest artists