SONGS OF THE NORTH: Sydney Symphony Fellows in Concert

Australia’s finest young musicians play a program of Classical music from the Northern Hemisphere.

Australia’s finest young musicians play a program of Classical music from the Northern Hemisphere.  

This program features foot-tapping Danish folk music for string quartet, a light-hearted serenade by Danish composer Carl Nielsen and Eric Ewazen’s mesmerising
piece for solo marimba which evokes the shimmering beauty of the northern lights.

Hovhaness’ fantasies for brass are lyrical and ethereal, while Tansman’s miniatures are a perfect foil – dramatic and vivacious. A cool north wind blows
through Britten’s early work for oboe and strings, while Berwald’s melodious septet brings a touch of fireside warmth to the conclusion of the concert.

Now in its 18^th year, the Sydney Symphony Fellowship is recognised as one of the world’s leading orchestral training programs, providing exceptional
young musicians with an intensive year-long program of mentoring, performances, workshops and the experience of musical collaboration that defines
the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Program listing:

HOVHANESS Three Fantasies from Op.70

EWAZEN Northern Lights

TRAD. arr. Danish String Quartet Highlights from Wood Works – Nordic Folk Tunes

NIELSEN Serenata in vano

TANSMAN Miniatures for brass trio

BRITTEN Phantasy Quartet

BERWALD Grand Septet

This concert was previously advertised as “Northern Lights”.