Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Classical Favourites

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#Promising a night of musical brilliance that will stir your soul and ignite your imagination

Join Queensland Symphony Orchestra Thursday 10 April at 7pm for a spectacular evening of Classical Favourites at the Empire Theatre, Toowoomba.

This carefully curated program features iconic compositions and some of the most beloved and timeless works in classical music, promising a night of musical brilliance that will stir your soul and ignite your imagination.

From the magic of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite No.2 to the intensity of Prokofiev’s Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet, this concert takes you on an emotional journey through romance, intrigue, and grandeur. Whether you’re a long-time classical music aficionado or new to orchestral music, this is a night not to be missed.

Secure your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening of timeless classics.

Times

Thursday 10 April - 7:00pm

Prices

Empire Cardholder $68.00

Adult $74.00

Concession $70.00

Child U15 $35.00

Groups 6+ $69.00

*a fee of $5 applies per transaction for online bookings.

Venues

Empire Theatre

Genres

Classical Music

Run Time

120mins with 20mins interval

Benjamin Northey
Conductor

Kristian Winther
Soloist

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#Program

Rossini: Galop from Overture to William Tell

Mozart: Concerto No. 3 in G for Violin & Orchestra. K.216 (Strassburg)

Tchaikovsky: Suite No.2, Op.71b, from Nutcracker

Prokofiev: Suite No.2 from Romeo and Juliet, Op.64ter - Montagues and Capulets

Interval 20 mins

Koehne: Forty Reasons to be Cheerful: festive fanfare for orchestra

Khachaturian: Adagio from Spartacus

Elgar: Nimrod from Enigma Variations, Op.36

Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

Bernstein: Overture to On the Town

It showed off QSO’s versatility and range! Entertaining, powerful and exciting.

A totally enjoyable and thoroughly satisfying concert experience. The orchestra played superbly - as always. The programme was made all the more enjoyable by the conducting of Benjamin Northey who was clearly connected to the music and combined that with gentle easy humour.

This selection of greatest hits package was excellent. Great variety and the orchestra was outstanding.

Congratulations to QSO for a wonderful selection of works. It was pure joy.

Excellent like usual!

My husband said ‘it was one of the best concerts’ and I’m the main music lover. He takes me so I don’t have to miss it. We both enjoyed today’s concert enormously.

The conductor, the orchestra, and the program were all excellent. Beautiful, nuanced interpretations of the works and a balanced selection. We left with music in our hearts and heads!

We thoroughly enjoyed the concert. One of the best. Benjamin Northey, what a wonderful conductor, very entertaining.

For a live music experience like no other, discover Queensland Symphony Orchestra: a world-class, full-scale symphonic orchestra for all Queenslanders. QSO celebrates great music across our state and share the delights of the classical canon with all those who want to listen.