Pianist Polina Leschenko joins the ACO for a program full of brilliant music-making, deep emotions and profound connections.

"I cannot praise Polina Leschenko too highly for her astonishingly fine performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No 1. From first note to last, it was clear we were in the presence of a master." – The West Australian

Polina Leschenko’s deep affinity with Chopin is a rare gift; so too is her remarkable rapport with Richard Tognetti and the ACO.

Polina makes a long-awaited return to the Orchestra with one of the most beloved Romantic works for piano and orchestra, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.2. The second movement has the exquisite beauty of his later nocturnes and was inspired by unrequited love.

Chopin’s close friend Felix Mendelssohn brings Polina and Richard together in a Double Concerto abundant in individual displays of dazzling bravura from both soloists. This exceptional program closes with the energy and inventiveness of Fanny Mendelssohn’s string quartet, arranged by Richard Tognetti.

Brilliant music-making, deep emotions and profound connections take 2023 out on a high.

ARTISTS 

Richard Tognetti AO Director & Violin
Polina Leschenko Piano
Australian Chamber Orchestra

PROGRAM 

Frédéric CHOPIN (arr. strings) Piano Concerto No.2 in F minor, Op.21
Fanny MENDELSSOHN (arr. strings) String Quartet in E-flat major
Felix MENDELSSOHN Concerto for Violin and Piano in D minor

ADDITIONAL TICKETING INFORMATION

Concessions apply to
Pensioners
Commonwealth Healthcare cardholders

Students
$25 tickets available for full time students. Proof of current study must be produced before tickets are issued.
B, C and D-Reserves only.

Under 35 years 
$35 tickets available for people aged under 35 years at the date of the concert. Valid proof of age must be produced.
A, B, C and D-Reserves only.

Mobile tickets will be emailed shortly after the order confirmation.

Please note: A one-off handling fee of $6.60 applies to all web, phone and mail bookings. A fee of $3.85 applies to over the counter bookings. An additional fee of $4.40 per transaction applies for delivery via Registered Post. All ticket / item prices include GST, if applicable.

RUNNING TIMES 

Start 7:30pm
20-minute interval*
Finish 9:30pm*

*Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

WARDLE KITCHEN DINNER
View the Wardle Kitchen menu.
No bookings necessary. 

GRAB & GO
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No bookings necessary. 

Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra