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Orchestral Symphony Concert

Brahms Festival: First Symphony & Piano Concerto – Arts Centre Melbourne, Southbank

Date
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Time
19:30
Venue
Arts Centre Melbourne
Address
100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3004, Australia
City
Southbank
Price range
AUD 70 – AUD 127

About this event

MSO Chief Conductor Jaime Martín will lead our musicians through Brahms’ Symphony No.1. This work was around two decades in the making because he was so concerned with having to compose under the shadow of Beethoven, the legend who came before him. Brahms’ fears may sound unfounded to us, but his music reflects a deep respect for the history and traditions of classical music, as well as his bravery in forging a new path. Award-winning pianist Denis Kozhukhin will play Brahms’ compelling Piano Concerto No.1, which the composer himself had premiered back in 1859. The story continues through the second concerto and symphony in our next concert.

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