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Classic Alchemy

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Classic Alchemy

21 Feb 2026, 7pm
Concert Hall
On Sale Tue 6 Jan 9:00 AM
$69 - $109 *
* A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.
1 hour 20 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Where tradition meets transformation 

Indulge in an evening where the familiar and unexpected dance side by side. Brahms’ radiant Sextet in G major, reimagined for chamber orchestra, sings with warmth and longing. Ethel Smith’s sparkling Scherzo offers wit and brilliance, while bassist Marian Heckenberg shines in Michael Patterson’s evocative Concertino – a unique chance to hear this majestic instrument up close. Bookending the program is Carl Vine’s Smith’s Alchemy, a fusion of rhythm and colour. This is Camerata at its unconducted best: vibrant, intimate, and full of passion.

Program

Johannes Brahms arr. Atterburg Sextet in G Major Op.36, No.2
Ethel Smyth Suite for Strings Op.1a - Mvt 3
Michael Patterson Concertino for Double Bass and String Orchestra
Carl Vine Smith’s Alchemy

Artists

  • Double Bass Marian Heckenberg
  • Orchestra Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra

Important Information

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