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Overview
A vivid portrait of Italy, painted in sound and spirit.
This rich and varied program draws from opera, film, and the concert hall, capturing the spirit of Italy in all its brilliance. From Rossini’s The Barber of Seville to the drama of Puccini and Verdi, every piece speaks with lyricism and power.
James Crabb returns on classical accordion, joined by Queensland Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto and a rare solo appearance from Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici on cello for Vivaldi’s radiant Triple Concerto.
Soprano Sofia Troncoso brings voice to the evening with beloved arias, while the second half shifts into cinematic territory with Piazzolla’s Aconcagua and Rota’s La Strada suite. Take a trip through Italy’s musical heartlands – no passport required.
Program
Rossini
Overture to The Barber of Seville
Vivaldi (arr. Crabb)
Triple concerto for violin, cello, accordion and strings, RV 554a in C
Verdi
Violetta’s Aria from La Traviata
Verdi
Ballet Music from Macbeth
Rota
Selections from La Strada suite
With more to be announced
Artists
- Orchestra Queensland Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor Umberto Clerici
- Soloist – Classical Accordion James Crabb
- Soloist – Soprano Sofia Troncoso
- Soloist – Violin Natsuko Yoshimoto
- Soloist – Cello Umberto Clerici
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