Join the Australian Youth Orchestra in their final broadcast of the Summer Music Festival—a fitting conclusion to a remarkable year of music. After an intense week of preparation, the orchestra’s rising stars will showcase their talent in a concert brimming with passion and a love for classical music.
The program opens with a playful nod to irreverence in Gustav Holst’s Perfect Fool Suite. Taken from his opera The Perfect Fool, the suite humorously parodies revered composers like Wagner, Verdi, and Debussy. While the opera itself was not a success, this lively selection of cheerful and ironic melodies has endured, living on as a celebrated standalone work.
Frank Bridge, one of England’s foremost early 20th-century composers, is also featured. His Three Idylls were dedicated to Ethel Elmore Sinclair, an Australian violinist he met while both were students in a youth orchestra in London. Their story of love and longing—she returned to Australia but later reunited with Bridge and married him—adds a touching backdrop to this heartfelt piece.
The concert concludes with Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, a work imbued with a sense of defiance and hope. From its premiere in 1902, the symphony became a powerful symbol of Finland’s struggle for independence. Even today, it resonates with audiences, stirring emotions and inspiring pride. The Australian Youth Orchestra’s performance promises to capture its enduring spirit.
Celebrate the achievements of Australia’s finest young musicians in this unforgettable finale, a testament to their dedication and talent.
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