Maestro 2: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss at the Concert Hall, QPAC tickets
About Maestro 2: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss
Experience the Australian premiere of Gavin Higgins’ trombone concerto with Queensland Symphony Orchestra, featuring BBC Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Trombone Helen Vollam.
British composer Gavin Higgins places the trombone centre stage with his imaginative trombone concerto, Book of Miracles, inspired by a recently unearthed 16th-century manuscript brimming with fantastical imagery and celestial visions.
Marvel at the incredible technique and range of one of the world’s best trombonists Helen Vollam, who first performed the piece at its world premiere at the Barbican in London in 2019, who will bring it to life once again at its Australian premiere.
Then, go on a sonic journey with Richard Strauss’ Aus Italien. This picturesque tone poem evokes Italy’s sun-drenched landscapes, from the sparkling shores of Sorrento to the echoes of ancient Rome.
The program also includes a rare treat: Respighi’s Trittico Botticelliano, a luminous evocation of Botticelli’s artistry.
Run time
2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Categories
Start date
18th April, 2026
End date
18th April, 2026
Venue
Concert Hall | Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Accessibility
QPAC is dedicated to being welcoming, accessible and inclusive for the widest possible audience. Your visit to QPAC may involve some stairs. Each theatre has lifts which assist patrons with mobility difficulties to access all foyers.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN:
Stop at South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
BY BUS:
Stop at Cultural Centre, Melbourne Street
BY CITYCAT:
Stop at the South Bank ferry stop, which is only a short walk along the river from QPAC.
BY TAXI:
The taxi area is located on the Grey Street side of QPAC. Free taxi phones are located in the Melbourne Street foyer, Cremorne Theatre lobby and near the Playhouse cloakroom.
BY CAR:
There are a number of paid carparks available in the vicinity. We advise reviewing the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Visit Guide for full details.
More information about Maestro 2: Respighi, Higgins & Strauss
Presented by: Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Composer: Gavin Higgins
Guest Conductor: Riccardo Minasi
Trombonist: Helen Vollam
PROGRAM
RESPIGHI Trittico Boticeliiano
HAVIN HIGGINS Book of Miracles
R STRAUSS Aus Italien
Tickets
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