Overgrown Paths presented by Melbourne Chamber Orchestra tickets
About Overgrown Paths
MCO Artistic Director and violinist Sophie Rowell leads a luminous fusion of music and poetry that culminates in The Four Seasons - voiced with Vivaldi's original sonnets by acclaimed actress and narrator, Helen Morse.
The concert opens with the ebullience of Hugo Wolf's Italian Serenade, followed by Libby Croad's Portraits for string orchestra, each movement paired with evocative poetry by Eleanor Percy.
Janáček's tender On an Overgrown Path invites a quiet turn inward, rounding out a program of lyricism, storytelling, and emotional resonance.
Run time
2hr. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Start date
7th May, 2026
End date
10th May, 2026
Venue
Elisabeth Murdoch Hall | Melbourne Recital Centre
Accessibility
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.
Directions
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.
More information about Overgrown Paths
Director & Violin Solo: Sophie Rowell
Speaker: Helen Morse
Presented by and performing with: Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
PROGRAM
Hugo Wolf Italian Serenade
Libby Croad Selections from Portraits for string orchestra
Leoš Janáček Selections from On an Overgrown Path (arr. string orchestra Daniel Rumler)
Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Overgrown Paths?
Overgrown Paths runs for 2hr. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is Overgrown Paths at?
Overgrown Paths is at Melbourne's Elisabeth Murdoch Hall | Melbourne Recital Centre, which is located at 31 Sturt Street, Southbank, Melbourne, 3006.
How much are tickets for Overgrown Paths?
Overgrown Paths tickets start at $85.
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