BRIAN COX/A Symphonic Universe/15–17 November 2019
Artists Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Brian Cox OBE presenter Benjamin Northey conductor Jack Liebeck violin
Program SIBELIUS Symphony No.5: III. Allegro molto PAUL DEAN* A Brief History WORLD PREMIERE OF AN MSO COMMISSION
MAHLER Symphony No.10: Adagio
Running time: approximately 100 minutes with no interval *2019 MSO Composer in Residence Regretfully, Daniel Harding has had to withdraw from this week’s concerts due to an injury. In his place, we are delighted to welcome our Principal Conductor in Residence, Benjamin Northey who will conduct the Orchestra through some of classical music’s most universal repertoire.
Assistive hearing: A hearing system is available from Arts Centre Melbourne ushers, providing coverage to all seats via headphones or neck-loops. In consideration of your fellow patrons, the MSO thanks you for silencing and dimming the light on your phone. Photos and videos of this performance are not permitted.
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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we perform and would like to pay our respects to their Elders and Community both past and present.