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Britten & Prokofiev

30 June - 1 July 2023

In the Utzon Room | Sydney Symphony Orchestra | Classical Music

Evocative works by Prokofiev and Britten are brought to life in this intimate, fascinating chamber music program.

Rhythmic Movements

In his Phantasy Quartet, Britten presents a leisurely pastoral existence, which gives way to the grittiness of an industrialised world. First performed in 1933, the work still possesses a freshness and a contemporary sensibility that’s exciting to experience, as Britten experiments with rhythm and the range of possibilities offered by the instruments.

Prokofiev’s Quintet in G minor is thrilling. Closely related to his ballet, Trapèze, it contains six characterful movements that lend themselves to expressive choreography. As pure music, the shapes form in the air as the mood shifts around the performers. It’s a fascinating piece, especially when heard in the intimate setting of the Utzon Room.


Programme
BRITTEN Phantasy Quartet
BRIDGE Lament
PROKOFIEV Quintet in G Minor

Artists
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Musicians
Harry Bennetts, David Campbell, Callum Hogan, Stuart Johnson, Marina Marsden, Justine Marsden, Alexander Morris, Shefali Pryor, Amanda Verner, Adrian Wallis

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

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