FRITZSCH & SHLOMO MINTZ – Presented by QSO
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Conductor Johannes Fritzsch
Violin Shlomo Mintz
Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Sibelius Violin Concerto (1905 version)
R. Strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra
“The unrivalled Shlomo Mintz … sets an example with his refined instrumental approach and the intense softness of his sound rising to new heights.”
– Corriere della Sera
“The most ravishingly beautiful playing we mortals can hope to hear.”
– Milwaukee Sentinel, USA
The majestic solitude of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto provides the perfect vehicle for this collaboration between QSO’s two biggest names — revered former Chief Conductor Johannes Fritzsch and incoming Soloist-in-Residence Shlomo Mintz.
Like the Sibelius, Grieg’s Peer Gynt sounds Scandinavian, even if meant to depict the Sahara desert. ‘Sunrise’ from Also Sprach Zarathustra is equally famous as wide-horizon daybreak music, ever since Stanley Kubrick used it in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Gain a deeper insight – join Shlomo Mintz ‘In Conversation’
Prefer to go out during the day? This program will also be performed on Friday 13 March, 11am.
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