Step into the concert hall of Beethoven’s time in this joyful celebration directed by pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout.

How do you find your way into the masterpieces of old? In this program, you’ll travel through the forebears and heirs, and the influencers and influenced, so that you can stand alongside the lucky few who had their hair blown back by the magic of Beethoven’s Emperor the very first time it was played.

Pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout returns to the ACO to direct this celebratory concert from the fortepiano, with Beethoven’s most beloved work at its heart. A longtime friend of the ACO,

Bezuidenhout has a special affinity for historical instruments. He relishes the challenge of their foibles and fickleness, coaxing out a sound the composer would have recognised. For a modern audience, it’s an enlightening experience. Beethoven untamed. 

Joining the ACO are wind and brass players from the world’s leading period-instrument orchestras, handpicked by Bezuidenhout to recreate Beethoven’s soundworld.

Choose this program because you love Beethoven, but don’t be surprised to find yourself hearing his music as though for the first time.

ARTISTS 

Kristian Bezuidenhout Director & Fortepiano
Australian Chamber Orchestra

PROGRAM 

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.5 “Emperor”
LOUISE FARRENC Symphony No.3: I. Adagio – Allegro
FRANZ SCHUBERT Impromptu in B-flat major
FRANZ SCHUBERT Rosamunde: Entr’acte No.3
BRITTA BYSTRÖM A Walk to Beethoven’s First Symphony (Australian Premiere)
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (arr. Franz Liszt) Symphony No.1 (excerpt)
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Piano Concerto No.20: III. Allegro assai (Cadenza by Beethoven)

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.

A one-off handling fee of $6.90 applies to all web, phone, mail and in-person 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 MENU
View the Wardle Kitchen menu.
No bookings necessary. 

GRAB & GO
View the Grab & Go menu.
No bookings necessary. 

Cold drinks, including alcohol, will be allowed inside the auditorium for this event. However, food and hot drinks are NOT permitted inside the auditorium.

Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra