Baroque Unleashed is an electrifying celebration of passion, power, and virtuosity from the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra.
This June, experience the thrill of Baroque like never before as the Orchestra’s core musicians take centre stage in a bold program of beloved masterpieces and rediscovered gems. Concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen leads exhilarating works by Vivaldi, Locatelli and Pergolesi, Robert Nairn unveils a daring violone arrangement of Vivaldi’s Cello Concerto, and Adam Masters brings soulful depth to Albinoni’s oboe concerto.
It’s bold, daring, and utterly unforgettable — Baroque, unleashed!
2hr. Incl 1 interval.
26th June, 2025
29th June, 2025
Lift access is available to all foyer levels of the building and all backstage areas (except the Orchestra Pit). Escalator access is also available between Ground Level and foyer Level 1. The hearing loop is available in stalls only.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: Arts Precinct, Sturt St, Stop 17 is on the Route 1 service and is conveniently located at the Centre’s doorstep. This is a platform tram stop providing level access to low floor trams, passenger shelter and protection from traffic. Alternatively you can alight at Stop 16, in front of the National Gallery of Victoria. Melbourne Recital Centre is a short walk down Southbank Boulevard (approximately 200 metres). This stop is serviced by routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72.
BY TRAIN: The nearest station is Flinders Street, located approximately 10 minutes walk from the Centre.
BY BUS: The route 605 bus operates along Southbank Boulevard. Disembark at Victorian College of the Arts/Southbank Boulevard. Services towards City (Queen St) stop directly outside of Melbourne Recital Centre.
BY CAR: Limited on-street parking is available around Southbank or you can choose from a variety of conveniently located car parks when attending events at the Centre.
Program
Repertoire highlights to include:
Pietro Locatelli - Introduzione teatrale in D, Op.4 No.5
Tomaso Albinoni - Adagio from Concerto for Oboe D minor, Op.9 No.2
Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Violin in D, RV 208
Francesco Durante - Concerto No.8 in A, La Pazzia
Baroque Violin: Shaun Lee-Chen
Violone: Robert Nairn
Baroque Oboe: Adam Masters
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Artistic Director: Paul Dyer
Baroque Unleashed runs for 2hr. Incl 1 interval.
Baroque Unleashed is at Melbourne's Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, which is located at 31 Sturt Street, Southbank, Melbourne, 3006.
Baroque Unleashed tickets start at $65.
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