Myths And Legends With The Willoughby Symphony

Ruben Palma
Ruben Palma

The Willoughby Symphony’s Myths and Legends concert is an evocative program featuring the innovative works of 2015 Composer-in-Residence, Elena Kats-Chernin and guest soloist, Sydney cellist Ruben Palma, a finalist in the  2014 Australian Cello Awards.

The programme opens with Elena Kats-Chernin’s evocative Mythic, a large-scale orchestral piece with a dark, meditative and romantic character. 

Conducted by Stephen Mould, the concert features cellist Ruben Palma performing Robert Schumann’s glorious Cello Concerto, followed by a performance of Beethoven’s 8th Symphony. 

The concert will also feature the world premiere of the 2015 Willoughby Symphony/Fine Music 102.5 Young Composer Award. 

The performers:

Conductor: Stephen Mould
Cello: Ruben Palma

The programme:

Elena Kats-Chernin Mythic
Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor, op. 129
Young Composer Award 2015 Willoughby Symphony / Fine Music 102.5 Young Composer Award
Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F major, op. 93

 Tickets: call 1300 795 012 or visit theconcourse.com.au

 

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