Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra Bring Romance and Grandeur in May Concerts

The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra follows up its stunning March 2017 season opener with a gorgeous program of Romantic music, performed for the first time ever in Australia on authentic period instruments, in Historically Informed Performance (HIP) style.

Conducted by iconic Artistic Director Richard Gill AO and starring mesmirising mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell, the May 20 (Sydney) and 22 (Melbourne) concerts feature works by Rossini (including overtures and the most extraordinary arias from his operas) and Schubert (Overture and the 'Unfinished' Symphony).
Guest concertmaster is outstanding violinist and period performance doyen, Berlin-based Jakob Lehmann.

Richard Gill promises an exhilarating experience with a unique sound.
"You've never heard the Romantics played like this before; and once you have, you'll be hooked!" he said.

The intrigue and daring of Rossini's operas, written early in the 19th century, brings unbridled passion to the concert stage with heroic and comedic characters, setting lovers' (and music lovers'!) hearts racing with engaging orchestral energy and shimmering colours. Schubert's portrayal of unrequited love is unmistakable in his Overture in C minor and his famous 'Unfinished' Symphony, whose depth and breadth of passion transports us into the unknown.

ARCO Artistic Director, Richard Gill AO, is a genuine living legend of the Australian performance and music education world and, true to its vision to 'inspire, educate and enlighten' audiences, ARCO also continues to bring inspiring workshops to schools all around Australia.

Fiona Campbell is one of Australia's most versatile and beloved classical singers - a producer and guest ABC presenter, accomplished international performer, recitalist and recording artist. Winner of the national Limelight Award for Best Solo Performance 2011, the ABC Young Performer of the Year Award and the ASC Opera Awards, Fiona has been widely acclaimed for her powerful performances and exquisite musicianship.

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra presents Unfinished Romance - Rossini & Schubert

Richard Gill AO, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor | Fiona Campbell, Mezzo Soprano
Sydney - Saturday 20 May 2017 at 7.30pm - City Recital Hall, Angel Place

Melbourne - Monday 22 May 2017 at 7.30pm - Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre

Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868):
The Barber of Seville (1816) Overture | Recit: Una voce poco fa | Aria: Io sono docile

The Italian Girl in Algiers (1813) Overture | Aria: Cruda sorte! Amor tiranno!

Cinderella (1816) Recit: Nacqui all'affanno | Aria: Non piu mesta

Franz Schubert (1797-1828):

Overture in C minor D.8 for Strings (1811)

'Unfinished' Symphony No.8 in B minor D.759 (1822)

Tickets: Premium $95 | A-Reserve Adult $75 | A-Reserve Concession $65
A-Reserve Student $30/35 | Groups 10+ 10% discount
Full information and bookings: www.arco.org.au