Maestro 8: Scheherazade

Concert Hall, QPAC

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An evening of storytelling – no words required.

Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, conjures ancient stories in sweeping detail. The QSO Concertmaster’s solo violin becomes the voice of Scheherazade herself, spinning her story through each movement.  

Grieg’s Piano Concerto offers a different kind of storytelling, performed by celebrated Australian pianist Piers Lane. With its unforgettable opening, sweeping melodies and folk-tinged charm, it remains one of the most beloved concertos in the repertoire. 

Opening the concert is Release by Ella Macens, a rising voice in Australian music. Commissioned for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 50 Fanfares project, this atmospheric work is a meditation on bravery, stillness, and the courage to return to self. 

Let the stories unfold.


Conductor

Otto Tausk

Otto Tausk

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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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Ella Macens

Release

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Grieg

Piano Concerto in A minor

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Rimsky-Korsakov

Scheherazade, Op.35


#Artists

Piers Lane

Piers Lane

Pianist

#Performances

16


Dr Simon Perry

Pre-Concert Talk

Dr Simon Perry

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Dr Simon Perry

Pre-Concert Talk

Dr Simon Perry

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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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