The Queensland Orchestra
The Queensland Orchestra combines classical brilliance with contemporary charm, and regularly performs with world-renowned conductors and musicians. Engaging with audiences of all musical tastes and interests, the Orchestra offers an eclectic and entertaining program of more than 70 concerts annually. These range from great orchestral classics, new commissions, and the more intimate Baroque for aficionados through to themed concerts of light classical music, Proms and cinema favourites.
Mozartian joy and grace are the order of the day. Ravel evokes the spirit of 18th century master, Couperin; Scottish harpsichordist, Roy Howat,… more
| Dates |
Sat 22 November 2008 |
| Venue |
Conservatorium Theatre, 16 Russell Street, South Bank |
Singer-songwriter Ben Lee joins The Queensland Orchestra to perform songs from his new album Ripe together with favourites such as Gamble Everything… more
| Dates |
Sun 23 November 2008 |
| Venue |
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane |
The 2008 season ends as it began – in majestic glory with Muhai Tang on the podium. Hear legendary pianist Cyprien Katsaris, whose magnificent… more
| Dates |
Fri 28 November 2008 - Sat 29 November 2008 |
| Venue |
City Hall, Adelaide Street, Brisbane CBD |
Handel’s Messiah, composed in just three weeks, has enthralled audiences for more than 250 years. In 2008, experience its grandeur, emotional power… more
| Dates |
Sat 6 December 2008 |
| Venue |
St John's Cathedral, Opposite Cathedral Square, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane CBD |
Introduce your kids to The Queensland Orchestra and the fantastic world of instruments and sound through the Kiddies Cushion Concert, Christmas… more
| Dates |
Tue 16 December 2008 - Thu 18 December 2008 |
| Venue |
Queensland Orchestra Studio, 53 Ferry Road, West End |
Renowned for her haunting ballads Killing Me Softly, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Where Is the Love?, jazz and soul legend, Roberta Flack,… more
| Dates |
Wed 4 February 2009 |
| Venue |
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Melaleuca Drive, Boondall |
One of the world’s great tenors takes to the stage with The Queensland Orchestra in an exclusive, not to be missed performance.
With a career… more
| Dates |
Fri 6 February 2009 |
| Venue |
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Melaleuca Drive, Boondall |
The Queensland Orchestra and its Chief Conductor Johannes Fritzsch welcome back Piers Lane to launch the 2009 season in fine style. … more
| Dates |
Fri 27 February 2009 - Sat 28 February 2009 |
| Venue |
City Hall, Adelaide Street, Brisbane CBD |
Emma-Jane Murphy’s lustrous playing was heard to great effect in the soundtrack of the Hollywood blockbuster Master and Commander. The burnished… more
| Dates |
Thu 5 March 2009 |
| Venue |
City Hall, Adelaide Street, Brisbane CBD |
Two vividly contrasting concertos featuring two outstanding Australian soloists.
Emma-Jane Murphy’s lustrous playing was heard to great effect in… more
| Dates |
Sat 7 March 2009 |
| Venue |
Conservatorium Theatre, 16 Russell Street, South Bank |
