Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances

Concert Hall, QPAC

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A celebration of music that moves the body and soul.

From folk steps to final farewells, this concert is built around the joy of dance. At its heart is Rachmaninov’s final major work Symphonic Dances. Written in exile, it is filled with sweeping emotion, nostalgia, and the echoes of a life in motion. Led by Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, it’s a powerful blend of elegance and vitality complete with an unforgettable saxophone solo.  

The evening begins with Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances, bursting with Bohemian spirit and irresistible folk rhythms. Then comes soloist James Crabb for the Queensland premiere of Holly Harrison’s Accordion Concerto, InsideOut, a bold, high-voltage work that dances to its own beat. 


Conductor

Umberto Clerici

Umberto Clerici

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Prices

$104-145* Adult

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Available Discounts

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Duration

2 hours (Including interval)

#Music

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Dvořák

Slavonic Dances Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Op.46

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John Luther Adams

Lollapalooza

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Rachmaninov

Symphonic Dances

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Holly Harrison

InsideOut


#Artists

James Crabb

James Crabb

Classical Accordion

#Performances

25


Ed Le Brocq

Pre-Concert Talk

Ed Le Brocq

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Ed Le Brocq

Pre-Concert Talk

Ed Le Brocq

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#Available Discounts

  • Concession (Centrelink issued concession and pension cards only)
  • Student (Full time student, any age, ID required)
  • Child (Aged 2-18 years inclusive)
  • Youth (Aged 19-35 years inclusive, ID required)

#Maestro Package

This concert is part of our Season 2026 Maestro Package.


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