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  • 2026
  • Maestro 2: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss
  • Classical Music

qsomaerespighihigginsstrauss26 Respighi, Higgins & Strauss Queensland Symphony Orchestra Classical Music Queensland Symphony Orchestra Respighi, Higgins & Strauss Maestro 2

18 Apr 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall
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2 hours
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Overview

Discover the dazzling possibilities of the trombone.

Experience the Australian premiere of British composer Gavin Higgins’ trombone concerto inspired by a recently unearthed 16th-century manuscript brimming with fantastical imagery and celestial visions. From soaring comets to mysterious beasts, these vivid scenes are brought to life by BBC Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Trombone Helen Vollam, who first performed the piece at its world premiere. 

Guest Conductor Riccardo Minasi then takes Queensland Symphony Orchestra on a sonic journey with Richard Strauss’ Aus Italien. This picturesque tone poem evokes Italy’s sun-drenched landscapes, from the sparkling shores of Sorrento to the echoes of ancient Rome. The program also includes a rare treat: Respighi’s Trittico Botticelliano, a luminous evocation of Botticelli’s artistry.

Travel through soundscapes shaped by history, culture, and imagination.

Program

Respighi
Trittico Botticelliano
Gavin Higgins
Book of Miracles
R Strauss 
Aus Italien

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Artists

  • Orchestra Queensland Symphony Orchestra
  • Conductor Riccardo Minasi
  • Soloist – Trombone Helen Vollam

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