Sydney Symphony ends 2010 with Tchaikovsky spectacular

Sydney Symphony principal conductor and artistic advisor Vladimir Ashkenazy will conduct the orchestra for their final concerts of the year as they conclude the 2010 season with a Tchaikovsky Spectacular.

In addition to Tchaikovsky’s soaring violin concerto, the program will feature Ashkenazy’s personal selection of highlights from the Sleeping Beauty ballet.

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is one of the best-known of all concertos, and one of the most technically difficult works for violin. Appearing with the orchestra is Canadian violinist James Ehnes, considered one of the most exciting performers in classical music. He performed with the Sydney Symphony as part of the 2008 Elgar Festival, and made such an impression that Vladimir Ashkenazy has invited him to return to play another great Romantic concerto.

James Ehnes has rapidly established a pre-eminent reputation among concert violinists. He has performed in more than 30 countries on five continents, appearing regularly with many of the world’s most best-known orchestras and conductors. He is a prolific recording artist, and has won many awards including six Junos, a Grammy, and a Gramophone Award.

These final concerts for 2010 will be a celebration of some of Tchaikovsky’s most-loved works, as well as a fitting end to a spectacular year for the Sydney Symphony.

Tchaikovsky Spectacular:
Thursday 9 December 8pm
Friday 10 December 11am*
Saturday 11 December 8pm

Pre-concert talk by Robert Murray at 7.15pm in the Northern Foyer (9 and 11 December only).

Bookings: 8215 4600 or select your own seat at: www.sydneysymphony.com