2020 Concert Guide
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2020 Concert Guide Nicola Benedetti PP1000016130 A 360-degree Back in December 2003, the brief for Elisabeth virtual tour Murdoch Hall insisted of Elisabeth that it ‘be ranked amongst the world’s great halls Murdoch Hall for its uncompromised acoustic, architecture by ARUP and artistic program.’ Global design firm, ARUP made this a reality Here you can get up close to the hoop and following a rigorous two-year design pine timber panels, unearth the view phase, the Hall was ready to come to life. from the stage, discover fun facts about the acoustic design and more. As a gift to Melbourne Recital Centre in its 10th Anniversary year, ARUP has Visit melbournerecital.com.au/ARUP360 developed a 360-degree virtual tour of and go exploring. Elisabeth Murdoch Hall for music-lovers, architectural aficionados and acoustic enthusiasts to explore. Bookings at melbournerecital.com.au or 03 9699 3333 | Transaction & delivery fees may apply 3 Contents Elisabeth Murdoch Hall 360-Degree Tour 02 Contents 04 Welcome 05 Venue Info 06 Accessibility 07 How to Book 08 Getting Here 08 Food & Beverage 09 Memberships 10 Classical 11 Signature Event 12 Orchestral 14 Great Performers 28 Choral 32 Chamber Music 33 Artist & Writer-in-Residence 47 Piano Series 48 Spotlight Series 50 Rock, Pop Blues & Folk 53 Jazz 59 Festivals 63 Kids & Families 67 Learning & Access 71 Talking About Music 72 Connect with Music 73 Inspired Giving 74 Business Partners 76 Keep Me Informed 77 Beethoven 250 78 Index of Artists 79 We acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land Melbourne Recital Centre stands – we pay our respects to Melbourne’s First People, to Elders past and present, and to our shared future. 4 Great music, great artists, a great venue – three ingredients for an unforgettable experience. Our 2020 season has been created with We’re a place for all Victorians, and our this in mind – bringing together some of activities also stretch Beyond the Centre – the greatest performers from Australia and look out for our Local Heroes performers around the world, to create unforgettable and others as they extend their reach into musical moments to cherish. We celebrate regional Victoria, and into aged care facilities the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s as part of our Music Always program. birth in a year-long festival of his music. Our contemporary music program Each season is always full of surprises, continues to astonish with its breadth of of old favourites and of new discoveries – talent and diversity, and we celebrate the we hope that our 2020 season will inspire best First Nations performers in Yinga-bul. and delight you. Our Key Presenting Partners continue to offer an astounding array of richness in their programming, and we welcome them back to the Centre for another Marshall McGuire vibrant year of music. Director of Programming Bookings at melbournerecital.com.au or 03 9699 3333 | Transaction & delivery fees may apply 5 Venue Info 6 VENUE INFO Accessibility The Centre is committed to universal access offering a range of services and facilities to ensure our concerts and events are accessible for everyone. Lifts, Escalators & Stairs – Lift access is available to all levels of the building and the escalator on the Ground Floor Foyer travels to Level 1. Wheelchair & Mobility Access – Seating for wheelchair and mobility aid users is available in all performance spaces. Accessible Toilets – Accessible toilets are located on all foyer levels and backstage areas. Signage – For visitors who are blind or low vision, key service signs throughout the Centre are displayed in Braille. Hearing Assistance – Visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing can use the Centre’s hearing loop. Switch your hearing aid to the ‘T’ position to access the service, or request a receiver and headphones from the Front of House team. Assistance Animals – The Centre welcomes all visitors with assistance animals (such as Guide Dogs) certified by a registered authority. Communication Boards & Picture Cards – If you need help with asking questions at the Box Office or Bar, there is a communication board for your use. Our Ushers carry small Picture Cards to aid communication. Companion Cards – The Centre accepts the Companion Card for all visitors with a disability who require a companion at Melbourne Recital Centre events. Parking – Accessible car spaces are available throughout Southbank, including at the Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park and on Dodds Street opposite the Southbank Theatre. Additional information and a range of audible and print resources for visitors with access requirements can be found on our website, including our Welcome to the Centre Guide, Social Script, Communication and Picture Boards and Large Print Venue Maps. Learn more at melbournerecital.com.au/access If you have any questions about access please call 03 9699 3333 during business hours or email [email protected] Bookings at melbournerecital.com.au or 03 9699 3333 | Transaction & delivery fees may apply 7 How Getting to Book Here Online Melbourne Recital Centre is located on melbournerecital.com.au the corner of Southbank Blvd and Sturt St By Phone in Southbank – the heart of Melbourne’s +61 3 9699 3333 Arts precinct. (Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) Trams In Person Stop 17 on the Route 1 service is located at Melbourne Recital Centre Box Office the Centre’s doorstep on Sturt St and is a is located on the ground floor. platform tram stop providing level access to low floor trams, passenger shelter and Mail protection from traffic. Alternatively Stop 16, Box Office — Mail Bookings in front of the National Gallery of Victoria, 31 Sturt Street, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006 is a short walk down Southbank Boulevard (approximately 200 metres) and is serviced Concessions Eligible concessions vary according to by routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67 and 72. performances. Please contact the Box Train Office for details. Proof of concession The nearest station is Flinders Street is required upon ticket collection. approximately a 10-minute walk away. Student Rush Parking Student Rush tickets are subject to Limited on-street parking is available availability and can be purchased at around Southbank or alternatively the Box Office from 48 hours prior there are two car parks in the vicinity; to the performance when you have a Student Membership. See page 10 • Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park (enter for membership details. from Sturt St) – 150 metres north along Sturt St. (Accessible parking available) Group Bookings Group bookers can save up to 15% • The Australian Ballet Centre Car Park on selected events as well as waived (2 Kavanagh Street) – 150 metres north transaction fees, flexible bookings and along Sturt St, then left into Kavanagh St. payments. For more information or (Accessible parking available) to join the groups mailing list visit melbournerecital.com.au/groupbookings Transaction & Delivery Fees A transaction fee of up to $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery fees may also apply. For information on access services please contact 03 9699 3333 or visit the website. All details correct at time of publication but are subject to change where necessary and without notice. Check the website for updates. @MelbRecital 8 VENUE INFO Food & Beverage Foyer Bars serve wine, beers and other Script Bar & Bistro, an Italian style bistro beverages, plus light snacks and sandwiches. located at Southbank Theatre (next door) They open for all Elisabeth Murdoch Hall offers a sophisticated bistro, superb bar and events as well as before selected events in sun-drenched terrace open from breakfast the Primrose Potter Salon. through to supper. Blondie, situated next to Melbourne Recital Centre, offers an exciting menu inspired by Asian cuisine and provides an interesting mix of Australian and European wines, craft beer and cocktails. To get you through the week they have a Monday to Friday Happy Hour from 3-6pm, and their resident jazz band – made up of talented students from the Victorian College of the Arts – plays every Friday from 5pm. Bookings for pre-concert dining are strongly recommended, phone 03 9686 3389. 9 Blondie Memberships Love music? Join our music-loving Explore membership community from just $15 a year and benefits and join today at: let your passion reward you. melbournerecital.com.au/ membership Student $15 or visit the Box Office See more for less with student priced savings and offers all year round. in person *Terms & conditions apply Music Lover $50 Benefits for the frequent concertgoer and local music lover. Premium $200 All the benefits of a Music Lover membership plus deeper discounts, ticket exchanges and more. Salon pass $998 An all-access pass to the Centre’s vibrant Salon program of jazz, chamber and contemporary music. 10 Classical Elisabeth Leonskaja The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos Freiburg Baroque Orchestra & Kristian Bezuidenhout 12 SIGNATURE EVENT SIGNATURE Born in Germany in 1770, Ludwig modern piano. His partnership with Freiburg Baroque Orchestra as artistic van Beethoven redefined music as director has attracted high praise, in we know it. His legacy contains some particular for their recordings of Mozart. of the most expressive music ever Hear the concertos as Beethoven imagined written, bounding between heights them, with the Orchestra’s standing-setting of passion and joy and moments of musicianship set off by Bezuidenhout’s complete and sober reflection. ‘irrepressible imagination and vitality’ (The Guardian, U.K.). 2020 marks the composer’s 250th birthday year. What better way to celebrate the MARCH TUE 10, 7.30PM magnitude of his revolutionary music Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1, 2 & 3 than with a survey of his piano concertos, performed by artists who have formed their MARCH WED 11, 7.30PM own special relationships with Beethoven Beethoven Creatures of Prometheus: across a lifetime of listening and playing.