Shostakovich Ten

Rebellion and revolution abound as two composers grapple with the terror and turmoil of the 20th century.

Under the command of Alexander Gavrylyuk, Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No.3 is a flurry of virtuosity. Dizzying, surreal melodies portray a sense of sarcastic delight in a work that’s sometimes mischievous, sometimes tender, but always electrifying.

Then witness Shostakovich’s harrowing Symphony No.10, a tour-de-force of orchestral power, which claws its way from despair to hopeful triumph. Performed alongside an on-screen showing of South African artist, William Kentridge’s film Oh To Believe In Another World.

You may also like the following events from Queensland Symphony Orchestra:

• Next month, 19th September, 09:30 am, Shostakovich Ten in Brisbane
• This October, 17th October, 01:30 am, Franck & Ravel in Brisbane
• This October, 24th October, 09:30 am, Cinematic: The Oscars in Brisbane

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