Ravel's Piano Concerto presented by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra tickets
About Ravel's Piano Concerto
Sit back and relax – Ravel didn’t want you to take this too seriously.
Known to absorb the musical influences around him, jazz was the subject of Ravel’s most recent musical love affair as he composed the effervescent Piano Concerto in G.
After touring the United States for six months, he incorporated the hustle and bustle of American life into his latest piece by way of syncopated rhythms and blues-inflected harmonies. Ravel famously referred to the concerto as a “luxurious diversion” and didn’t want the audience to dwell on any prospective profundity. So do as the man said and don’t think too hard about it – let MSO favourite Alexandra Dariescu divert your imagination to Ravel’s New York in the late 1920s.
Ravel’s humility rubbed off on his close friend, Germaine Tailleferre, who composed her wholly unpretentious Ballade for Piano and Orchestra in 1920. Often overshadowed by her peers’ work but entirely worth a second look, the Ballade perfectly sets the scene for this program of Parisian playfulness and beauty.
Run time
1hr. No Interval.
Categories
Start date
19th April, 2027
End date
19th April, 2027
Venue
Hamer Hall | Arts Centre Melbourne
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
Directions
BY TRAIN: The closest train station is Flinders Street Station. Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.
BY TRAM: The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct"
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road. On-street bicycle hoops are available outside Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire)
BY CAR: Arts Centre Melbourne's paid undercover car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is extremely limited street parking.
More information about Ravel's Piano Concerto
Conductor: Yutaka Sado
Piano: Alexandra Dariescu
With: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
PROGRAM
Tailleferre Ballade for Piano and Orchestra
Ravel Piano Concerto in G
Upcoming performances
- Mon, Apr 19, 6:30 PM, From $80
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Ravel's Piano Concerto?
Ravel's Piano Concerto runs for 1hr. No Interval.
Which theatre is Ravel's Piano Concerto at?
Ravel's Piano Concerto is at Southbank's Hamer Hall | Arts Centre Melbourne, which is located at 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006.
How much are tickets for Ravel's Piano Concerto?
Ravel's Piano Concerto tickets start at $80.
How do you get tickets for Ravel's Piano Concerto?
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How long is Ravel's Piano Concerto on for?
Tickets for Ravel's Piano Concerto are available through 19 April 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Ravel's Piano Concerto accessible?
The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
