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Classic night out with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

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Musical excellence: The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is performing at Riverlinks Eastbank.

Riverlinks proudly presents an evening of sparkling Mendelssohn and powerful Mozart courtesy of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

This orchestral performance, featuring Cybec assistant conductor fellow Carlo Antonioli, promises to be a celebration of musical brilliance.

It will take place at Riverlinks Eastbank on Wednesday, October 4.

The program includes:

  • Felix Mendelssohn’s evocative overture The Hebrides, a tribute to the breathtaking beauty of Fingal’s Cave in Scotland’s Hebrides islands, where nature’s grandeur meets artistic inspiration.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A major, a stunning showcase of the rare and extraordinary basset clarinet, performed by David Thomas.
  • James Henry’s newly commissioned work Wildhaa as part of MSO’s First Voices Composer program.
  • Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, known as the ‘Italian’, conducted by Carlo Antonioli.

Riverlinks acting manager Hannah Shelton expressed her enthusiasm for the evening of classical excellence.

“We are thrilled to welcome MSO and Carlo Antonioli to Riverlinks, offering our community an unforgettable experience of musical brilliance,” she said.

“This performance is sure to captivate both seasoned music enthusiasts and newcomers to orchestral performances."

Show info

What: Riverlinks and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra present An Evening with MSO: Mozart, Mendelssohn and more

When: Wednesday, October 4, 7:30pm to 9:10pm

Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton

Tickets: $39 to $56

For those eager to delve deeper into the music, there will be a pre-concert talk at Function Room Two at 6.30pm, providing insights into the composers and their captivating compositions.

Tickets can be purchased in person, online or through the Riverlinks box office on 5832 9511.

Online: riverlinksvenues.com.au