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In the months ahead the program of events include a stellar concert line-up, a classic musical, many opportunities to see our leading local artists perform plus The Hamburg Season, an Australian exclusive at QPAC.

The Hamburg Season, outlined in a special feature at the back of this edition, will bring three of the world’s leading companies; The Hamburg Ballet, Hamburg State Opera and Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra to perform for their fi rst time in Australia, at QPAC. The Hamburg Season is the 2012 presentation in QPAC’s International Series, and includes two concert performances of Wagner’s Ring Cycle opera Ring Cycle opera Ring Cycle Das Rheingold, a one-off Das Rheingold, a one-off Das Rheingoldperformance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 Resurrection, three performances of John Neumeier’s celebrated ballet Nijinsky, and a one week season of The Hamburg Ballet’s Nijinsky, and a one week season of The Hamburg Ballet’s NijinskyA Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The Hamburg Ballet performances will be presented in association with the 2012 Brisbane Festival. This year’s festival will present a number of performances at QPAC, including S – Circa, Dance Energy, S – Circa, Dance Energy, S Soap – The Show and we will again open the festival’s popular Soap – The Show and we will again open the festival’s popular Soap – The Showentertainment venue Wunder Bar. Wunder Bar. Wunder Bar

Following a big year for popular musicals, we are coming closer to the end of season for Jersey Boys, a stage performance that recently made it into the twenty longest running Broadway shows in history. It will make way for another Broadway classic, A Chorus Line, starting in November in the Lyric Theatre.

In the Concert Hall we will welcome internationally acclaimed artists including Macy Gray, Miloš, and Joe Bonamassa. These musicians are choosing the QPAC Concert Hall to deliver the highest acoustic quality in a more intimate concert setting for audiences in Brisbane. In addition, Queensland Symphony Orchestra will deliver eight performances, Queensland Pops present A Big Country with Troy Cassar-Daley and our company-in-residence, Southern Cross Soloists will take to the spotlight with Jack and Vicky, featuring guest international violinists Jack Liebeck and his wife Vicky Sayles. For a laugh, don’t miss English comedian Bill Bailey among a number of comedy performances in the Concert Hall this spring.

In October, we have two new works that showcase leading indigenous Australian artists in dance and drama. Bangarra return to QPAC with their newest contemporary dance work, Terrain, and the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts will premiere Up The Ladder under Up The Ladder under Up The Ladderthe direction of Wesley Enoch.

With this diverse line-up, I welcome you to QPAC in coming months.

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With this diverse line-up, I welcome you to QPAC in coming months.

JOHN KOTZASChief Executive

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JERSEY BOYS is the story of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how a group of blue collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were thirty.

Featuring all their hits including Sherry, Sherry, Sherry Big Girls Don’t Cry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Big Girls Don’t Cry Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), Working My Way Back To You, Oh What A Night and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.

JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

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WHEN From 13 JulyWHERE Lyric TheatreTICKETS $65 to $195*

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PRESENTED BY DODGER THEATRICALS, RODNEY RIGBY AND DAINTY GROUP


‘Fascinating, hilarious, heartbreaking… full of fantastic performances’THECOURIER-MAIL

‘The Best Show Under the Sun’4BC

‘Wow! Hit After Hit After Hit!’4KQ

‘Wonderful! Outstanding! We’ll be back again!’WALLY LEWIS

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 DUE TO STRONG ‘AUTHENTIC JERSEY’ LANGUAGE.

PHOTOGRAPHER JEFF BUSBY

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In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for – with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed – to have the chance to dance.

This is A Chorus Line, the story of the ones who make it and the ones who don’t. Told through captivating song, riveting drama and stunning choreography, they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Based on true stories, A Chorus Line revolutionised Broadway for 15 years becoming the longest running musical A Chorus Line revolutionised Broadway for 15 years becoming the longest running musical A Chorus Linein Broadway history. The show won nine Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards, the New York Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

A Chorus Line

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WHEN 16 November to 2 DecemberWHERE Lyric TheatreTICKETS $64.90 to $124.90*


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‘Thrills from the opening number to the glittering fi nale’NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

‘Compulsory viewing’THE AGE

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SCIRCA WORLD PREMIERE

S is sinuous, sophisticated, sensual and savage. S is sinuous, sophisticated, sensual and savage. SS is a seductive world premiere by internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company Circa.

Inspired by the shape, grammatical functions and sounds of the 19th letter of the alphabet, the ensemble will fi ll the stage with a beautiful mélange of bodies and intoxicating music.

S will play with your emotions, reveal the unknown and explore the possibilities of human strength and fl exibility.

Created by Circa’s Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz with the Circa ensemble, the team who unveiled the global phenomenon Wunderkammer at Brisbane Festival Wunderkammer at Brisbane Festival Wunderkammer2010, S is circus that will move you.S is circus that will move you.S

‘Astonishing physical mastery.’ THE NEW YORK TIMES

WHEN 8, 11 to 15 SeptemberWHERE PlayhouseTICKETS $40 to $55*


PRESENTED BY BRISBANE FESTIVAL AND QPAC

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PHOTOGRAPHER SERGIO PARRA AND CHEMA NOCI

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WHEN 9 September and 12 OctoberWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $89 to $99*


9 SEPTEMBER CONCERT PRESENTED BY BRISBANE FESTIVAL AND ANDREW MCKINNON12 OCTOBER CONCERT PRESENTED BY ANDREW MCKINNON

Join twenty-four of the world’s most beautiful voices in one of the world’s oldest musical traditions.

For nearly 500 years the Vienna Boys Choir has been an enduring symbol of Europe, sharing direct associations with some of history’s most prolifi c musical fi gures, including Mozart, Haydn, Bruckner and Schubert.

Today the choir tours internationally, performing over 300 concerts a year in some of the world’s fi nest concert halls, while also continuing to provide the music for the Sunday

Mass in Vienna’s Imperial Chapel, as they have done since 1498.

The choir returns to Brisbane in 2012 with an enchanting program, including Pergolisi’s masterwork Stabat Mater (9 Sep performance only) Mozart’s sublime Laudate Dominum, and a specially commissioned new work by Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin set to the iconic poem, My Country by Dorothea Mackellar.

Vienna Boys Choir


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The incomparable Rufus Wainwright, one of the music world’s true original contemporary artists, is returning for an Australian full band tour in September 2012, taking in most capital cities following the release of his acclaimed new Mark Ronson-produced album, Out of the Game.

Joining Rufus on stage as part of his band include his friends: gifted folk-jazz-soul singer and songwriter Krystle Warren and Teddy Thompson, the rich-voiced and much-loved songwriter, son of the great British musical pairing of Richard and Linda Thompson. Both Krystle and Teddy will be alternating as the opening act for the national run of dates.

For this Australian tour, Rufus looks forward to recreating the studio experience live on stage. Make sure you see Rufus Wainwright on this exciting Australian run of dates – and fi nd out, or rediscover, why Rufus has been affectionately referred to by Elton John as ‘the greatest songwriter on the planet’ and praised by The New York Times for his ‘genuine originality’.Times for his ‘genuine originality’.Times

Rufus Wainwright

WHEN 12 September at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $119*


PRESENTED BY CHUGG ENTERTAINMENT, GAYNOR CRAWFORD, ABC RADIO NATIONAL AND BRISBANE FESTIVAL

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Your favourite Brisbane Festival after-show hangout, Wunder Bar, returns to QPAC’s Cascade Court with its Wunder Bar, returns to QPAC’s Cascade Court with its Wunder Barstriking décor, air of urban chic and a packed line-up of free live music and entertainment. It’s the place to party late into the night during the Festival.

You might even catch a glimpse of Festival artists who regularly drop by to let their hair down, or even jump up on stage.

The stunning set from Wagner’s epic opera, The Ring Cycle, designed by Michael Scott-Mitchell, sets the tone for the after-dark hot spot.

Keep an eye on the QPAC website for the full Wunder Bar program details.

Wunder Bar

WHEN 12 to 29 September (Wednesday to Saturday nights)WHERE Cascade CourtFREE EVENT

PRESENTED BY QPAC AND BRISBANE FESTIVAL


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Bluebeard’s CastleQUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Join Australia’s internationally acclaimed artists, soprano Lisa Gasteen and bass-baritone Daniel Sumegi, as they are led by Queensland Symphony Orchestra chief conductor Johannes Fritzsch in a special one-off concert performance of Béla Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle.

The two Australian soloists will be accompanied by Queensland Symphony Orchestra in the one-act opera, which tells the dark tale of Bluebeard and his new wife, Judith, whose inquisitiveness leads to her demise.

Witness the incredible talent of two international stars who have performed at esteemed theatres around the world, including Covent Garden and the Metropolitan Opera.

SUNG IN ENGLISH

‘A remarkable voice that sweeps you along with its energy and fl uidity.’ THE AUSTRALIAN ON GASTEEN

‘Sumegi’s vehement vocal power sent chills down the spine of the listeners.’ AUSTRALIAN STAGE ON SUMEGI

WHEN 14 September at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $48 to $75*


PRESENTED BY BRISBANE FESTIVAL AND GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY IN ASSOCIATION WITH QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Soap – The Show turns the stage into a bathroom in a Soap – The Show turns the stage into a bathroom in a Soap – The Showsplash-fi lled fusion of new circus, comedy and cabaret where eight acrobats take to the stage to perform in, on and around bathtubs.

Soap – The Show will provide a dazzling, steamy and Soap – The Show will provide a dazzling, steamy and Soap – The Showdaring night of entertainment featuring a mop ballet, a gymnastic performance on a bath ledge, an opera, contortion and a love story between two feet.

Performed to a soundtrack that includes the music of Mika, Sia, Tool, Gnarls Barkley and Curtis Mayfi eld, the show’s brilliant display of physicality and water-soaked antics, directed by Markus Pabst and Maximilian Rambaek, will leave audiences dripping from head to toe in pure enjoyment.

After sell-out houses in Edinburgh, London and Berlin, Soap – The Show has been seen by one and a half Soap – The Show has been seen by one and a half Soap – The Showmillion people and fi nally comes to Queensland as part of Brisbane Festival.

Soap – The ShowCIRCLE OF ELEVEN

WHEN 18 to 22 September WHERE PlayhouseTICKETS $32 to $55*


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PRESENTED BY BRISBANE FESTIVAL AND TAIKOZ

Japan’s acclaimed taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo will join forces with Australia’s own high-energy taiko musicians TaikOz for a stunning concert.

Featuring Riley Lee on the haunting shakuhachi, this will be an epic evening of dynamic drumming and beautiful song.

The sound of the great taiko drum is said to resemble a mother’s heartbeat as felt in the womb. You don’t just listen to this music, you see it and feel it too. The concert will feature individual performances by Kodo and TaikOz, culminating in a spectacular fi nale collaboration with all 17 musicians on stage.

Kodo & TaikOz in Concert

The seven insane-cool brass players of Mnozil Brass have accomplished quite something during almost twenty years of hilarious concerts in 30 ½ countries. Their unique blend of sheer virtuosity, humour, staging and overall musical diversity has set them apart from everyone else to the point where they have literally created their own indescribable genre. They perform with an originality and joy that could only displease the most cynical of human beings.

Mnozil Brass unravels Blofeld........but why in heaven’s name Blofeld?

Mnozil Brass will unravel it.

Right with us.

A celebration!

Mnozil Brass Unravels Blofeld

WHEN 27 September at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $69.90 to $89.90*


PRESENTED BY BRISBANE FESTIVAL AND ANDREW KAY & ASSOCIATES

PHOTOGRAPHER CARSTEN BUNNEMAN

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Dance Energy will transcend the barriers of classical Dance Energy will transcend the barriers of classical Dance Energyand contemporary dance and shine a light on the very best Queensland artists.

Commissioned by Brisbane Festival, this world premiere performance is the fi rst ever collaboration between Dancenorth, Expressions Dance Company (EDC) and Queensland Ballet.

Dancenorth’s Raewyn Hill, EDC’s Natalie Weir and Queensland Ballet’s Gareth Belling will each create

a piece to music composed by Australia’s greatest living composer, Peter Sculthorpe.

To bring the work to a stunning conclusion, London-based New Zealand choreographer Cameron McMillan will create a crescendo of movement using dancers from all three companies.

Dance Energy will be a rare moment in dance and a Festival Dance Energy will be a rare moment in dance and a Festival Dance Energyhighlight not to be missed.

Dance EnergyDANCENORTH, EXPRESSIONS DANCE COMPANY AND QUEENSLAND BALLET

WHEN 27 to 30 SeptemberWHERE PlayhouseTICKETS $41.60 to $65*


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WHEN 3 to 7 OctoberWHERE PlayhouseTICKETS $45 to $65*


PRESENTED BY QPAC AND BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH MUSGRAVE PARK CULTURAL CENTRE

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The timeless wonder and spiritual resonance of Lake Eyre

Internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre presents a fusion of contemporary dance and storytelling commissioned by artistic director Stephen Page.

Described as a hymn to country, TERRAIN transports usTERRAIN transports usTERRAINto Lake Eyre, the place of Australia’s inland sea: one of the few untouched natural waterways in the world. Bangarra artists explore the innate connection of Indigenous people to country and how the landscape is a second skin.

The award-winning Aboriginal artists: choreographer Frances Rings, composer David Page and set designer Jacob Nash create a powerful and evocative productioninspired by the timeless beauty of Lake Eyre.

Beyond the ancient vastness we travel through drought and deluge, we witness the ephemeral transformation of place where nature delivers in abundance, promises all but guarantees nothing.

‘A beautiful dance theatre exploration of spirituality, culture and the body’THE AGE

Terrain

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A Classical CelebrationWITH THE QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Rich with tradition, classical ballet embodies ethereal beauty, disciplined technique and heartfelt emotion. In a joyous celebration of this revered art of dance, Queensland Ballet presents excerpts from some of the most loved works in the classical and romantic repertoire, including

The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker Swan Lake and Swan Lake and Swan Lake La Sylphide. Let the glorious sounds of famous and familiar music envelop you, and escape into a world more beautiful... A Classical Celebration will be a simply unforgettable ballet experience.Celebration will be a simply unforgettable ballet experience.Celebration

WHEN 31 October to 2 NovemberWHERE Lyric TheatreTICKETS $55 to $84*


PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND BALLET

DANCER MENG NINGNING PHOTOGRAPHER KEN SPARROW

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WHEN 9 October at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $69.90 to $89.90*


PRESENTED BY RETFAR ENTERTAINMENT

Following the highly-successful and critically acclaimed sell-out Australian and World tour, Ireland’s most celebrated and elite company of dancers, The Rhythms of Ireland, The Rhythms of Ireland, The Rhythms of Irelandreturn to Australia with their awe-inspiring and innovative all new production.

The incomparable quality and pure unadulterated spectacle of their work perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with the innovative and fl awlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound. This is indeed, The Rhythms Of Ireland.

The Rhythms of Ireland

Following their 2011 sell out performance of A Festival of Russian Ballet, The Imperial Russian Ballet Company of Russian Ballet, The Imperial Russian Ballet Company of Russian Balletreturn to Australia with their presentation of the classic masterpiece Sleeping Beauty.Sleeping Beauty.Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty follows the story of Princess Aurora. Sleeping Beauty follows the story of Princess Aurora. Sleeping BeautyThe bad fairy Carabosse casts a spell on the Princess that means she will die from a needle prick at the age of sixteen. One hundred years later, when a handsome prince stumbles upon the Sleeping Beauty, she is awoken from her sleep and witchcraft is defeated.

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company combines the unity and integrity of the great Russian ballet schools, where traditions are passed on from one generation to another.

The Imperial Russian Ballet CompanySLEEPING BEAUTY

WHEN 22 to 24 OctoberWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $49 to $109*


PRESENTED BY THE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY

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PRESENTED BY THE COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY OF TEACHERS OF DANCING

Dance Extravaganza 2012 features a cast of 600 talented dance students from South East and regional Queensland.

Students will participate in a wide range of dance genres with amazing costumes, fabulous choreography and great fl air.

The dancers range in age from fi ve years to late teens, with many dancers about to embark on professional careers both in Australia and overseas.

The Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing is held in high regard in dance circles throughout the world....creating dance for the 21st century.

Enjoy a great night of dance with amazing energy, colourful costumes and highly motivated youth.

CSTD Dance Extravaganza

Ashgrove Dance will again present their annual production featuring music, dance and storytelling to delight all ages.

This will be the 39th production by the Studio and big plans are underway for fantastic 40th year celebrations in 2013.

This annual presentation will comprise a varied program of classical ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance.

A fast moving and entertaining show with 200 dancers ranging in age from four to seventy four.

The program will feature male and female senior dancers in JOUST A BIT MEDIEVAL, as well as junior students in AROUND THE WORLD IN DANCE and after interval there AROUND THE WORLD IN DANCE and after interval there AROUND THE WORLD IN DANCEwill be plenty of glamour, glitz and great dancing in the spectacular second half, SOMETHING SPECTACULAR!

Ashgrove Dance Studio

WHEN 15 to 17 NovemberWHERE PlayhouseTICKETS $38 to $48*


PRESENTED BY ASHGROVE DANCE STUDIO

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WHEN 26 October to 10 NovemberWHERE Lyric TheatreTICKETS $54.25 to $166.25*


FREE SHE WAS BORN, AND FREE SHE WILL DIE

Bizet’s iconic tale of passion unfolds when a fi ght breaks out at a cigarette factory in a Seville square, and Carmen – a gypsy – is arrested by the soldier Don José. Carmen quickly seduces him but like many before him, Don José’s attempts to tame the freedom-loving beauty are futile. His obsession with her turns to murderous rage when she leaves him for the famous toreador, Escamillo.

The soul stirring music of Carmen is some of the most familiar in all of opera. From Carmen’s rich and provocative Carmen is some of the most familiar in all of opera. From Carmen’s rich and provocative CarmenHabanera and seductive Habanera and seductive Habanera Seguidilla to the rousing Seguidilla to the rousing Seguidilla Toreador Song, the score is full of fi ery Spanish rhythms and popular melodies.

Francesca Zambello’s powerful production, originally created for the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, makes its Queensland debut and superbly captures the essence of a woman who chooses how she will live, love and die.

In the title role of Carmen – the ultimate femme fatale – is the stunning American mezzo-soprano Kirstin Chávez, reprising a role she has performed to great acclaim around the world.

Making his Opera Queensland debut, French conductor Emmanuel Joel-Hornak, leads an exciting cast of international and Australian artists including Ukrainian tenor Konstantin Andreyev as Don José, Australian-based Argentinian baritone José Carbó as Escamillo and soprano Lecia Robertson as Micaëla, the mighty Opera Queensland Chorus and Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Carmen is one of the greatest operas of all time – and a feast for all the senses.Carmen is one of the greatest operas of all time – and a feast for all the senses.Carmen

SUNG IN FRENCH WITH PROJECTED ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS.

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comedy

Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has The Happiest Refugee has The Happiest Refugeemade readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as ‘the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years’. Anh’s new stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and fi lmed pieces to retell his amazing story.

When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing... happiness.

Ahn DoTHE HAPPIEST REFUGEE LIVE!!

WHEN 5 September at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $57.70 to $62.70*


PRESENTED BY A-LIST ENTERTAINMENT

WHEN 21 to 24 September at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $81.90 to $92.10*


PRESENTED BY ADRIAN BOHM

Bill Bailey had doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of unease and apprehension, with the help of religious dubstep, his folk bouzouki, horntallica, and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey.

He looks at the consequences of lies, the unending search for the Higgs boson and the hiding skills of dentists. Bill tries to confront his cluster-qualm of living in a time of spectacular ignorance, nuclear worry and rare planetary alignment that may be part of the Mayan end of days prophecy. Come savour this broth of anxiety with Bill Bailey – Qualmpeddler. Bill Bailey – Qualmpeddler. Bill Bailey – Qualmpeddler

‘He is, quite simply, brilliant’ THE SCOTSMAN

Bill BaileyQUALMPEDDLER

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PRESENTED BY THE LAUGHING SAMOANS

Funny Chokers is the latest offering from one of New Funny Chokers is the latest offering from one of New Funny ChokersZealand’s most successful live comedy acts. The Laughing Samoans comedy duo of Eteuati Ete and Tofi ga Fepulea’i has been touring Australasia, the Pacifi c islands, the United States and the UK for the last eight years performing their unique brand of ethnic comedy. Their previous hits include A Small Samoan Wedding, Choka Block,Choka Block,Choka Block Off Work and Off Work and Off WorkPrettyfull Woman. This is comedy the whole family can enjoy. Check them out on YouTube and book early to avoid disappointment.

The Laughing SamoansFUNNY CHOKERS

Playing to sold out houses all over the world, POTTED POTTER takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing POTTER takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing POTTERall seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, an appearance from a fi re-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic!

Created by double Olivier Award Best Entertainment nominees Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, the show is a must-see for Potter addicts. Even if you don’t know the difference between a Horcrux and a Huffl epuff, POTTED POTTER will make you roar with laughter. This brilliant POTTER will make you roar with laughter. This brilliant POTTERfamily entertainment is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).

Potted PotterTHE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE – A PARODY BY DAN AND JEFF

WHEN 6 to 11 NovemberWHERE PlayhouseTICKETS $60 to $80*


PRESENTED BY LUNCHBOX THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

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Managing Carmen

Brent Lyall has it all. At 23 years old he has a beautiful girlfriend, two Brownlow medals, and he’s already the captain of one of the most powerful football clubs in the land. There’s just one small hitch. Occasionally he enjoys dressing up in women’s clothes. Uncovering his client’s penchant for cross dressing, Brent’s wily agent Rohan Swift swings into damage control to prevent the devastating truth from coming out. The media already has a whiff of the story and the humiliation of a public outing would spell the end of the athlete’s career, not to mention the mountains of cash they’re both making through endorsements.

Inevitably, the AFL player’s addiction is irrepressible and his alter ego must be set free.

With more than 40 years in the business and a string of box offi ce successes, David Williamson (The Club, Don’s Party, Don’s Party, Don’s PartyLet the Sunshine) has earned a reputation as our country’s Let the Sunshine) has earned a reputation as our country’s Let the Sunshinemost popular and successful playwright. Managing Carmenis Williamson’s latest laugh-out-loud instalment, holding a mirror up to the personalities we’ve all come to love and hate – the whatever-it-takes businessman, the bimbo trophy wife, and of course, the fl awed footy hero.

WHEN 13 October to 4 NovemberWHERE PlayhouseTICKETS $42 to $79*


PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND THEATRE COMPANY

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WHEN 16 August to 1 SeptemberWHERE Cremorne TheatreTICKETS $42 to $46*


PRESENTED BY SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO AND QPAC

Big Brother is back.

Oceania; a Nation where cameras watch every move and Thought Police roam the streets.

Winston is an editor at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history to align the past with a radical political agenda led by Big Brother. By night, Winston pursues a forbidden affair with the mysterious Julia attempting to maintain some control over his otherwise totally controlled life. When Winston and Julia are discovered, they are violently separated, detained and prepared for conversion.

From the team that brought you Animal Farm, this new stage adaptation brings George Orwell’s novel screaming into the present. Strap yourself in for this terrifying theatrical event featuring some of Queensland’s most acclaimed artists against a dynamic digital backdrop.

1984

Ned Kelly sits in gaol the night before his execution. His brother Dan, who Ned believes died at the siege of Glenrowan, visits disguised as a priest. He’s seeking Ned’s blessing and forgiveness before moving to start a new life. But after everything they’ve been through, a blessing is not an easy ask.

Now, at the end, they confront each other, striving to understand their past. Dramatically entwining fact, theory and myth, Kelly is the latest achievement of Brisbane-based playwright Matthew Ryan (boy girl wall,Sacré Bleu). It is masterfully balanced with light and shade, Sacré Bleu). It is masterfully balanced with light and shade, Sacré Bleuwith banter that resonates with a crass but irresistible brand of Australian humour. Kelly portrays the infamous cult heroes in a totally new light.

Kelly

WHEN 15 September to 20 OctoberWHERE Cremorne TheatreTICKETS $37 to $65*


PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND THEATRE COMPANY

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Up The Ladder WRITTEN BY ROGER BENNETT DIRECTED BY WESLEY ENOCH

In 2011 acclaimed actor and director Leah Purcell showcased the talented students of the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) in a sell-out season of Jane Harrison’s powerful and moving play Stolen.

This year, under the guidance of Queensland Theatre Company Artistic Director, renowned playwright and director Wesley Enoch, the ACPA students bring their own dynamic style of music, dance and acting to Roger Bennett’s poignant play Up the Ladder.

An inspiring story of triumph over adversity, Up the Ladder evokes the carnival atmosphere, humour and energy of

1940s and 50s sideshows as we follow an Aboriginal man’s journey from the humble rough and tumble of post-war Australian boxing tents to a high profi le professional career as a champion boxer.

This exciting new production of Up the Ladder will showcase the next generation of Torres Strait Islander performing artists, share potent memories of Australia’s post-war history and provide a joyous message of redemption and reconciliation.

FEATURING STUDENTS FROM THE ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

WHEN 24 to 27 OctoberWHERE Cremorne TheatreTICKETS $18 to $30*


PRESENTED BY THE ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND QPAC

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PHOTOGRAPHER SEAN YOUNG

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Macy Gray, the Grammy winning soul and R&B icon and utterly unique singer-songwriter, performs live in Brisbane this September following the release of her latest album, Covered.

Macy has forged an uncompromising musical career and captivated fans since the release of her stunning debut album On How Life Is in 2000. The classic single On How Life Is in 2000. The classic single On How Life Is I Try and I Try and I Trythe whole album were massive global hits. They kicked off a career ride that includes multiple Grammy and MTV awards, over 25 million units sold and a thriving acting career.

And now with the release of Covered – a collection of Covered – a collection of Coveredhandpicked recordings reinterpreted in her own unique style, Macy showcases the artistic integrity and innovation that has won her fans across the world, creating music that leaps genre barriers from experimental soul to alternative rock, from retro-disco to hip-hop.

Macy Gray will be supported by singer-songwriter Emma Dean. Fresh from the Adelaide Fringe Festival, this mistress of the velvet curtain performs eccentric, vibrant piano-driven pop that will enthrall audiences.

Macy Gray

WHEN 20 September at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $99*


PRESENTED BY QPAC AND DAVID M HAWKINS


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The thrilling on-stage spectacular, HIStory II tells the story of the greatest pop icon in history, Michael Jackson.

This musical biography takes audiences back to the Jackson 5 era, then continues on an inspiring journey to the current decade. HIStory II delivers hit after hit with songs HIStory II delivers hit after hit with songs HIStory IIperformed live by Kenny Wizz, the world’s number one Michael Jackson impersonator.

Together with a band of exceptional musicians, fully choreographed dance ensemble, authentic costumes and world-class sound and lighting, HIStory II is the recreation of what fans want but can never again see – a Michael Jackson concert experience.

Michael JacksonHIStory II

In an acclaimed career glittering with highlights, music icon Richard Clapton returns to Queensland to recreate his landmark Goodbye Tiger album with a very special concert Goodbye Tiger album with a very special concert Goodbye Tigerat the QPAC Concert Hall. The platinum selling Number One album is often cited as one of Australia’s greatest albums. Produced by Richard Batchens and released on iconic Festival Records, it featured the tracks Down in the Lucky Country, Country, Country Wild Child, Wild Child, Wild Child Goodbye Tiger, Goodbye Tiger, Goodbye Tiger I Can Talk To You, Deep Water, Water, Water Out On The Edge Again, Hiding From the Light, Hiding From the Light, Hiding From the LightWintertime in Amsterdam.

Richard Clapton

WHEN 28 September at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $67.10*


PRESENTED BY EMPIRE TOURING

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Award-winning blues rock star, guitar hero and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa and his ace touring band will perform a one-night-only show in support of his brand new solo album Driving Towards The Daylight.Driving Towards The Daylight.Driving Towards The Daylight

Bonamassa tours the world regularly, and his ability to connect with live audiences is epic. He generally has no opening act, and he never leaves the stage until the last encore two hours later.

Bonamassa has been lauded as one of the world’s greatest guitarists and he is fast evolving into a full-blown truly charismatic and mesmerizing blues-rock star; as quoted in Classic Rock Magazine, ‘They’re calling him the future of blues, but they’re wrong – Joe Bonamassa is the present; so fresh and of his time that he almost defi nes it.’

Joe Bonamassa

From Billie Holiday to Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan to Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra has provided the supremely distinctive sound and swing behind some of the greatest singers of the modern age.

Current members include a solid core of musicians hired by Basie, including saxophonist John Williams and trombonist Clarence Banks, as well as former members of Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton’s ensembles.

Simply put, the Count Basie Orchestra is the real deal, a who’s who of swing spanning generations to maintain the fl ame of one of the world’s best-loved sounds. For Australian audiences, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, a truly elite jazz ensemble staged in some of our most prestigious venues.

Don’t miss this historic concert.

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra



PRESENTED BY SPIRITWORKS AND JEFF LEWIS

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PRESENTED BY THE HARBOUR AGENCY

Jon English has been working tirelessly to unearth, refi ne and rediscover a whole lot more from the great rock’n’roll archives to bring you…Rock Revolution!

Experience more of your favourite classics, remember the songs you thought you’d forgotten, and breathe a sigh of relief when you hear the one you believed was gone forever.

You won’t want to miss this great evening of 60s and 70s rock’n’roll, so get out your diary, phone your friends and get ready for a rollicking good time…fabulous music, lots of laughter, and multi-talented musicians all wrapped up into one unforgettable theatrical concert!

Jon English – Rock Revolution!

Get an in-depth look into the life and career of one of Australia’s most gifted and beloved singer-songwriters in the fi lm Paul Kelly – Stories Of Me, screening in QPAC’s Concert Hall followed by a very special appearance by Paul Kelly and the fi lm’s director, Ian Darling

For almost 40 years, in over 350 songs, Paul Kelly has been mapping out the Australian landscape and its people. For the fi rst time in a feature length fi lm, the man behind the music is revealed, as Kelly speaks candidly about the people who have helped shape his life and music.

Featuring rare archival footage, never-before-seen live performances, interviews with Kelly’s family members, former and current band members, music contemporaries and many more, don’t miss this intimate look into the life of a true Australian icon.

Paul Kelly – Stories of Me

WHEN 18 October at 7.30pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $43.85*


PRESENTED BY MADMAN

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WHEN 20 October at 2pm and 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $64 to $79*


PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND POPS ORCHESTRA

If you take the time to study Troy Cassar-Daley, a number of contradictions will surface.

He’s the kid from Grafton in northern NSW who did it tough with his mum, Irene, after his parents separated when he was an infant. Yet he writes and sings more poignantly about family life than anyone in the business.

He was shy and sensitive as a teenager. Yet today he can hold in thrall an audience of thousands.

He’s been plying his trade for a lifetime and has earned the right to be jaded. Yet he maintains an undiminished enthusiasm for his craft, and each album – you can sense it, feel it coming off the music – is a new adventure.

The Queensland Pops Orchestra is delighted to feature Troy and his wife Laurel Edwards. This concert, the third in this year’s series will be a new venture for both Troy and the orchestra and will feature some of his great songs as well as material from the great singers of the past such as Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Do not miss this wonderful event.

Queensland Pops OrchestraA BIG COUNTRY


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The First Lady of Musical Theatre returns to Brisbane for one intimate night only performing songs from her latest album and from her numerous West End and Broadway productions.

Elaine recreates her most memorable roles on stage in a special 2 hour performance, including Grizabella in Cats, Eva Peron in Evita, Piaf and so many more. Performing her multi-platinum, gold record hits I Know Him So Well and I Know Him So Well and I Know Him So WellMemory this will be a night you’ll remember forever.Memory this will be a night you’ll remember forever.Memory

In 2011, Elaine Paige returned to the stage to play Carlotta in the Washington Kennedy Center production of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award winning musical Follies.

Elaine Paige



PRESENTED BY LENNARD PROMOTIONS

WHEN 25 October at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $86.30* 30 30 *TRANSACTION FEE APPLIES

PRESENTED BY VIV LEES AND RADIO NATIONAL

This October, the passionate and charismatic Billy Bragg, returns to our shores to support the release of Mermaid Ave – The Complete Sessions and mark the centenary of Ave – The Complete Sessions and mark the centenary of Ave – The Complete SessionsUS folk singer Woody Guthrie’s birth. His shows will feature two sets, the fi rst a tribute to Woody and a second set of Billy Bragg classics with the songs that have made him so famous. This special show is not to be missed!

In 1992, Woody Guthrie’s daughter, Nora, approached Billy with the idea that he put new music to lyrics that her father had written in Brooklyn in the 1940s. Billy invited Wilco to join him on the project and the resulting album Mermaid Avenue came out to great acclaim in 1998. It Mermaid Avenue came out to great acclaim in 1998. It Mermaid Avenuewas included in Rolling Stones Top 100 albums of the 90s and nominated for a Grammy award. The second volume was released in 2000, “…as on the fi rst, it’s the Bragg-led numbers that truly catch fi re, feeling every bit as warm, funny, and vibrant as Guthrie’s best work.” – All Music.

Billy Bragg

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WHEN 10 November at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $70 to $150*


WHEN 4 November at 2pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $79.90 to $98.90*


PRESENTED BY THE HARBOUR AGENCYPRESENTED BY ATA ALLSTAR ARTISTS BY ARRANGEMENT WITH GLENN MILLER PRODUCTIONS INC NEW YORK

One of Australia’s most versatile and critically acclaimed performers, Todd McKenney returns LIVE in CONCERT with Songs & Stories of Peter Allen.

A two hour extravaganza featuring an eight piece band and dancers, live on stage, it’s a brand new show including the classics, some new songs and untold stories with a different take on Allen’s life and career.

McKenney performs all the hits while also highlighting songs that Allen wrote for other artists or had an infl uence on his life and career, such as Liza Minnelli, Olivia Newton-John, Carol Bayer Sager and Melissa Manchester.

Celebrate the unforgettable music of the 1940s, when direct from the USA, THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRAand THE MOONLIGHT SERENADE SISTERS perform those timeless big band hits from the Golden Era of Swing. Join us on a sentimental journey down memory lane with songs made famous by The Andrews Sisters, Vera Lyn and Frank Sinatra and some of the greatest swing dancing by the exciting BROADWAY SWING DANCERS.

Remember...Chattanooga Choo Choo, In the Mood, In the Mood, In the MoodMoonlight Serenade, String of Pearls, The White Cliffs of Dover and many more memorable songs as of Dover and many more memorable songs as of Dover25 world class musicans, singers and dancers swing on the Concert Hall stage.

Todd McKenneySONGS AND STORIES OF PETER ALLEN

The Glenn Miller OrchestraA SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY DOWN MEMORY LANE

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From the producers of the smash hit concert tour The Class of ‘59 and The Class of ‘59 and The Class of ‘59 Buddy: The Concert, comes Buddy: The Concert, comes Buddy: The ConcertTHE CLASS OF ‘69! During the early years of Australian Rock & Roll, the scene was almost entirely male-dominated. As the beat softened and the frantic momentum diminished during the early 60s, the fi rst female solo singers began to emerge. From the original Class of ‘69, Patricia ‘Little Pattie’ Amphlett introduces the humbling beginnings of Australian soul music performing her string of hits.

The second set brings together four of the world’s most recognizable voices – Diana Ross, Lesley Gore, Petula Clark and Dusty Springfi eld performed by Australian songstresses Tyla Bertolly, Naomi Price, Bec Laughton and more for a tribute to their catalogue of hits that established the 1960s musical landscape.

Class of ‘69



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Experience a new elegance, intimacy and energy as guitar virtuoso, Miloš Karadaglic, comes to Brisbane on his highly anticipated Debut Australian Tour.

With critically acclaimed performances including a sell out recital at Carnegie Hall and an upcoming solo recital at the Royal Albert Hall, two Gramophone Awards and two albums debuting at number 1 in the US, UK and Australia, Miloš has quickly emerged as the champion for a new generation of classical virtuosi.

From the war-torn Montenegro of his youth to London’s Royal Academy of Music, this young talent is already hailed by fans and critics for his brilliant technique and transcendent musicality, bringing a new light and emotion to his humble instrument

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WHEN 28 November at 10amWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $30.85*


PRESENTED BY LIVENATION

Australia’s foremost female children’s entertainer, Justine Clarke is preparing to ‘pop up!’ this summer for a pre-Christmas treat in ‘Justine Clarke’s Pop Up Tour 2012’.

Justine will bring the stage to life in a pop up book theme highlighting the stories we tell through music and song.

It will also include a musical reading of Justine’s fi rst book The Gobbledygook Is Eating a Book due for release this The Gobbledygook Is Eating a Book due for release this The Gobbledygook Is Eating a BookOctober through Penguin.

Through live music, the magic of storytelling and an interactive use of the large screen backdrop, the audience won’t be able to resist being thoroughly engaged with this 55-minute musical odyssey of fun!

Justine ClarkePOP UP TOUR

Ian McNamara hits the road with his band and his long-time mate and musical collaborator Digger Revell to celebrate 30 years of Australia All Over, the legendary ABC Sunday Australia All Over, the legendary ABC Sunday Australia All Overmorning radio show that connects Aussies all over this wide brown land.

This Macca concert will showcase the songs that have touched him and his listeners, tell a yarn or two and bring to the stage his genuine love of country that has kept Australia All Over part of the Sunday morning ritual for Australia All Over part of the Sunday morning ritual for Australia All Overso many people over the years.

It’s a night of music, song and laughter. You might even see yourself in a video montage of Macca’s many outside broadcasts.

He will also reprise his rock‘n’roll days as one of Col Joye’s Joy Boys.

‘Get on with it Macca!’

Macca on Tour



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QSO Nordic Fantasy

WHEN 2 September at 11.30amWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $45 to $67*


PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Journey through a Nordic Fantasy with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and one of Scandinavia’s most respected conductors, QSO’s Principal Guest Conductor Eivind Aadland. This concert will be presented by Guy Noble and will feature a solo performance by the QSO’s Concertmaster, Warwick Adeney.

Marvel at the majestic landscapes these composers depicted and also at the unique voices and colours they achieved. Be transported to beautiful Nordic fi elds and

romantic images of pastoral scenes then be brought back to earth with music with a more tragic side. Edvard Grieg, perhaps the most beloved of all Nordic composers, wrote music bursting with lyrical beauty.

Highlights in this program include excerpts from Grieg’s Symphonic Dances andSymphonic Dances andSymphonic Dances Lyric Suite, Sibelius’ Kareliaand Lemminkäinen Suite, Nielsen’s Aladdin and Bull’s Aladdin and Bull’s AladdinThe Herdgirl’s Sunday.

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The sight of young artists fearlessly conquering concertos which strike fear into the hearts of much older players is familiar now, but 17 year old Esther Yoo’s heart-stopping blend of confi dence and bravura tempered by poise is indescribably exciting, especially in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto. Esther recently came to international attention when she became the youngest prize winner of the 10th International Sibelius Violin Competition in 2010, taking third prize aged 16. With its dark brooding opening, song-like slow movement and restlessly dancing fi nale, it’s widely regarded as the most taxing in the repertoire. Prokofi ev’s Romeo and Juliet ballet is one of the greatest scores of the twentieth century, whose transcendent ‘symphonic’ qualities never fail to move audiences with its power and eloquence.

QSO with Esther Yoo



PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Queensland Youth Symphony’s third 2012 concert opens with Job, a Masque for Dancing by Vaughan Williams. This Masque for Dancing by Vaughan Williams. This Masque for Dancingrarely heard orchestral masterpiece, originally composed as ballet music, is a series of vivid musical portraits inspired by William Blake’s Illustrations of the Book of Job.

The famous Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola and orchestra by Mozart features Graeme Jennings and Yoko Okayasu as soloists. Graeme, a former Concertmaster of QYS and former member of the Arditti String Quartet, is now a Senior Lecturer at the Queensland Conservatorium, and Yoko is the esteemed Principal Viola of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

The concert concludes with the wonderful tone poem, Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi. Full of the might and Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi. Full of the might and Pines of Romegrandeur of ancient Rome, the spine tingling fi nale will be a fi tting end to this concert.

Pines of Rome

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Russian Conductor Edvard Tchivzhel returns to Brisbane with Tchaikovsky’s symphonic poem Francesca da Rimini, Francesca da Rimini, Francesca da Riminia musical vortex of anguished love where the music demonstrates a lyrical and dramatic genius. In the fi nal work Maestro Tchivzhel and the Orchestra will sweep the audience into total submission with Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances, darkly glamorous, even slightly wicked music and his last orchestral work. In between, Russian pianist Nikolai Demidenko, once described as a force of nature at the keyboard, in Rachmaninov’s spikily brilliant Fourth Piano Concerto. Both works prove Rachmaninov’s creative power remained undimmed at the end of his life.

QSO with Edvard Tchivzhel



PRESENTED BY BRISBANE FESTIVAL AND QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

WHEN 7 October at 11.30amWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $45 to $67*



Russian music, like the land itself, is a universe. This wonderful program is not just a journey through this vast, mysterious country, but a not-to-be-missed exploration of the Russian soul through its music. Led by Russian Conductor Edvard Tchivzhel, the program ranges from the gorgeous fantasy of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Sadko to Borodin’s Sadko to Borodin’s Sadkothrilling Polovtsian Dances. and features the beautiful voice of outstanding young tenor, Kang Wang – a sound sure to bring a tear to the eye.

QSO Russian Spectacular

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UQ School of MusicMUSIC WITH HER SILVER SOUND

WHEN 21 October at 2pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $18 to $25*


PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

No composer’s works symbolise the spirit of Habsburg Vienna more vividly than the Strauss family and their immortal waltzes, with Johann Strauss the Younger’s masterpiece in 3/4 time, On the Beautiful Blue Danube, the favourite of them all. After the dance, luxuriate in the voluptuous sounds of the QSO’s strings in one of the last and greatest outpourings of Romantic Viennese music, Arnold Schönberg’s Transfi gured Night. In his annual Transfi gured Night. In his annual Transfi gured Nightpilgrimage to Queensland, British violinist Jack Liebeck, reprises his 2011 success with Brahms’ profound and moving Violin Concerto; a work which enshrines the composer’s soul.

QSO with Jack Liebeck

WHEN 27 October at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $62 to $90*



Experience the wondrous sound of three large ensembles from The University of Queensland. The UQ Symphony Orchestra, the UQ Wind Symphony and the UQ Chorale perform in a concert destined to be a truly dramatic production. The program includes Fauré’s Requiem and Requiem and RequiemTchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet and will be directed by Romeo and Juliet and will be directed by Romeo and JulietWarwick Potter, Patrick Pickett and Graeme Morton.

But passion lends them power, time means, to meet Tempering extremities with extreme sweet.

(Prologue, Act II, Romeo and Juliet)Romeo and Juliet)Romeo and Juliet

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QYO Finale Concert



PRESENTED BY QUEENSLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Today’s children are reliant on more sophisticated forms of entertainment than the circus, but a glance at the list of composers featured in this wonderful concert reveals the creative impact of the circus and the fairground atmosphere on musicians of highly diverse characters. Enjoy Gould’s Concerto for Tap Dancer and Orchestra as Concerto for Tap Dancer and Orchestra as Concerto for Tap Dancer and Orchestrawell as Stravinsky’s Circus Polka written with the subtitle Circus Polka written with the subtitle Circus Polka‘composed for a baby elephant’ as a parody. Yet not everything is bright and gaudy: Nino Rota’s score for Fellini’s classic La Strada (The Road), evokes a nostalgic tenderness towards these nomadic performers.

The 2012 QYO Finale Concert showcases the seven major orchestras of QYO, comprising 480 leading musicians aged 9 to 25.

Join QYO for an evening of beautiful music, from the high energy groove of the QYO Big Band, inspiring music for Wind Orchestra, to fi ne excerpts from the great repertoire for Symphony Orchestra.

Queensland Youth Symphony, QYO2, QYO3, Junior String Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble and Big Band all perform highlights from their 2012 repertoire in the QPAC Concert Hall.

This concert is very popular for music lovers, enjoying a big variety of orchestral music, and for families with children who learn an instrument and love to see their peers perform. Early bookings are recommended to reserve your preferred seat.

QSO Circus! Circus!

WHEN 11 November at 11.30amWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $45 to $67*



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In their fi nal showcase performance of the year, Southern Cross Soloists are delighted to welcome Jack Liebeck and Vicky Sayles as joint soloists for a wonderful program of music accentuating the beauty of the violin. This wonderful afternoon will feature a smorgasbord of music ranging from the gorgeous adagios and romantic virtuosity of Bach to the fi ery Argentinean tangos of Astor Piazzolla. A highlight of the program will also be the premiere of a new work by Australia’s leading ‘composer of the moment’, James Ledger.

Dancers from the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) join with Expressions Dance Company (EDC) and the QSO to perform a moving and dramatic production including a smouldering version of Carmenperformed by EDC (who recently won two Helpmann awards) and ACPA presenting Igor Stravinsky’s most popular work, The Firebird Suite.

Southern Cross Soloists JACK AND VICKY

WHEN 18 November at 3pmWHERE Concert Hall, Reverse ModeTICKETS $49 to $54*


PRESENTED BY QPAC

PHOTOGRAPHER ISRAEL RIVERA

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WHEN 24 November at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $62 to $90



Long overshadowed by the ubiquitous First, Tchaikovsky’s Second Piano Concerto is fi nally receiving its just acknowledgement. Here is a rare chance to hear this marvellously expansive work in its entirety and marvel at the long reverie during the slow movement where the piano participates in a dialogue with cello and violin. It is performed by Eldar Nebolsin, who has garnered accolades for his recordings of Romantic music.

Another revelation is the Gorchakov arrangement of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Many leading conductors believe this orchestration conveys more of the colour, vitality and earthiness of old Russia. This sensational version is like looking at the pictures with decades of varnish removed.

QSO with Eldar Nebolsin

WHEN 19 November at 8pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $45.70 to $92.70*


PRESENTED BY AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

As soon as he played with the ACO, Steven Osborne wanted to return with Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a work requiring fl exibility and humour from an immensely virtuosic string orchestra. The time has now come with this all-Russian concert.

Brimming with carefree energy, Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir is an Souvenir is an Souvenirexuberant postcard from an Italian summer holiday.

‘Richard Tognetti was intent on making the most of the Russian nostalgia, romancing his violins, sending the audience into a clapping frenzy.’ HERALD SUN

ACORUSSIAN VISIONS

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The Great Debate: Reading the Bible is good for you…FEATURING GERMAINE GREER, BOB KATTER, RICHARD HOLLOWAY, BEN LAW, JACQUI PAYNE AND RACHEL SOMMERVILLE

WHEN 8 September at 5.30pmWHERE Concert HallTICKETS $35*


PRESENTED BY BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL IN COLLABORATION WITH QPAC

One of the world’s most provocative and powerful thinkers, Germaine Greer, joins former Bishop of Edinburgh Richard Holloway; and federal politician Bob Katter; alongside the fi rst Aborigine to be appointed as a magistrate in Queensland Jacqui Payne; local writer Benjamin Law; and criminal defense investigator Rachel Sommerville in a lively and passionate debate adjudicated by Roland Sussex.

Be enthralled as each participant puts forward their considered and robust arguments for or against the divisive proposal that ‘Reading the Bible is good for you…’ as part ‘Reading the Bible is good for you…’ as part ‘Reading the Bible is good for you…’of Brisbane Writers Festival’s program of events.


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La Stupenda and friends

WHEN from 3 JulyWHERE Tony Gould GalleryFREE EVENT

PRESENTED BY QPAC

When Joan Sutherland made her triumphant return to Australia in 1965, she sparked a renewed interest in opera. Brisbane already had a history of local opera performance, and Sutherland’s appearances at Her Majesty’s in October 1965 were a huge popular success. This exhibition features costumes from that iconic season, worn by Sutherland in the roles of Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor and the Lucia di Lammermoor and the Lucia di Lammermoordoomed courtesan Violetta in La Traviata.

It will explore the development of opera in Brisbane since that landmark season, focusing on both the local companies that responded to a reinvigorated audience demand, and the Queensland artists, such as Margreta Elkins, who carved out a national and international career. Opera at its best combines the elements of music, design and performance of the highest level. La Stupenda and friends features La Stupenda and friends features La Stupenda and friendscostumes, original designs, photographs and memorabilia to celebrate this remarkable art form.

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR WEDDING DRESS LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR WEDDING DRESS LUCIA DI LAMMERMOORWORN BY DAME JOAN SUTHERLAND, HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE BRISBANE, 1965

COSTUME DETAIL PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL ANDREW DARE

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Green Jam SessionsSmooth Jazz, Groovy Lounge

WHEN 5 October to 7 December (Friday Evenings) 5pm to 8pm WHERE Melbourne Street Green FREE EVENT

As the weather heats up Green Jam Sessions return to Green Jam Sessions return to Green Jam SessionsQPAC’s Melbourne Street Green, swinging into action every Friday at dusk for an evening of chilled lounge and smooth jazz.

In this free showcase of live music, supported by Heritage Bank, the multi-talented musicians from Queensland Conservatorium Griffi th University showcase their impressive skills with a repertoire of jazz standards, contemporary grooves and laid back funk.

Friday evening at Green Jam Sessions is the perfect way Green Jam Sessions is the perfect way Green Jam Sessionsto wrap up the working week and start the weekend wind down with cool tunes, chilled beverages and great company.

GREEN JAM SESSIONS MAJOR PARTNER: HERITAGE BANK

GREEN JAM SESSIONS SUPPORTED BY: GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QUEENSLAND CONSERVATORIUM

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Join us for live music, great company and perfectly matched fl avours at QPAC’s Art of Wine dinner series. Art of Wine dinner series. Art of Wine

25 SEPTEMBER 2012SIRROMET, QLD | $120

Find out why Sirromet wines are perfect for the Queensland climate and lifestyle.

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PLAYHOUSE COFFEE BARLight meals, snacks, cakes and coffee at the Playhouse.Light meals, snacks, cakes and coffee at the Playhouse.

THE BARFeaturing our hand-selected fine wines, cocktails and boutique beers, Featuring our hand-selected fine wines, cocktails and boutique beers, The Bar is the ideal meeting place either side of the show.The Bar is the ideal meeting place either side of the show.

FOYER BARSFoyer bars open 90 minutes prior to your performance. For a lighter Foyer bars open 90 minutes prior to your performance. For a lighter dining option, why not enjoy an antipasto or cheese share plate.dining option, why not enjoy an antipasto or cheese share plate.

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accessibilityFor the convenience of patrons who have diffi culty walking, a specifi c set down area is open in the QPAC basement 90 minutes prior to performances in the Concert Hall and Lyric Theatre. Entry to the set down area is from the tunnel entrance at Grey Street.

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The Hamburg Ballet – John Neumeier

A Midsummer Night’s DreamPerformed with Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Simon Hewett.

Shakespeare’s great comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most popular works, performed innumerable times in almost every country in the world and in a myriad of interpretations, from the stage at Stratford-upon-Avon to Hollywood’s silver screen.

It has also provided lavish inspiration for composers and choreographers, including Benjamin Britten’s eponymous opera and George Balanchine’s ballet version using Felix Mendelssohn’s famous incidental music.

That same music is also used by The Hamburg Ballet’s celebrated choreographer and Artistic Director John Neumeier in his ravishing version of this great classic tale of magic, mistaken identity and lovers’ quarrels.

Neumeier sees the action existing on three levels and chooses his music and movement accordingly. For the lovers and the court scenes, it’s Mendelssohn. For the mysterious fairy world it’s works by Hungarian György Ligeti, one of the most important composers of the late 20th century, and for the comic scenes, the barrel organ grinds out familiar street tunes.

Perfect for the whole family, this is one of Neumeier’s most joyous creations, a rare combination of inspired concept, exquisite choreography and broad comedy.

PRESENTED BY QPAC AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISBANE FESTIVAL

Thursday 30 August to Wednesday 5 September, Playhouse, QPAC Tickets $95 to $160 TRANSACTION FEE APPLIES

SPECIAL EVENT - AN INSIGHT INTO A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMJoin Artistic Director John Neumeier as he shares his philosophy, ideas, musical and choreographic choices.

Tuesday 4 September, 11am, Playhouse QPACTickets $25 to $35 TRANSACTION FEE APPLIES

‘Neumeier has clearly found a story whose balance of humour and dramatic complexity

allows him to exercise his considerable wit and inventiveness with an intelligent structure.’

NEW YORK NATIVE

HAMBURG BALLET ENSEMBLE PHOTOGRAPHER HOLGER BADEKOW

Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestrawith the Hamburg State Opera

Mahler Symphony No.2 Resurrection

The names of those who have conducted the Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra is a roll call of the greats of the 19th and 20th centuries. But no figure looms larger in Hamburg’s impressive musical history than composer Gustav Mahler, who led the orchestra in numerous operas and concerts, including premieres of his own compositions.

It was during his tenure in Hamburg that Mahler composed what is viewed by many music lovers as the greatest of his masterpieces, the sublime Symphony No. 2 known as Resurrection. This monumental work for full orchestra and chorus features one of the most transcendent moments in all music – the ethereal closing chorus, ‘Rise up, yes you will rise up’.

In this not-to-be missed performance Simone Young leads the orchestra of which she is Principal Conductor, the specially formed Brisbane Mahler Chorus and distinguished soloists, acclaimed Swedish mezzo soprano Anna Larsson and Korean coloratura soprano Hayoung Lee.

PRESENTED BY QPAC AND EVENTS QUEENSLANDCONDUCTOR SIMONE YOUNG IS PRESENTED WITH THE SUPPORT OF GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

Friday 24 August, 8pm, Concert Hall, QPAC

Tickets $95 to $195 TRANSACTION FEE APPLIES

MAHLER LIVE SIMULCAST FREE OUTDOOR EVENTPRESENTED BY THE COURIER-MAIL

Friday 24 August, 7.30pm, Cultural Forecourt, South Bank

Vaslav Nijinsky was the fi rst male superstar of ballet, a mythic dancer and a virtuoso who, during his short career, electrifi ed audiences throughout Europe. Millions of words have been written about his electric stage presence, his legendary leaps, the intensity of his characterisations, each forged by the genius of his imagination.

Choreographer John Neumeier, a passionate historian of the Ballets Russes with which Nijinsky fi rst danced in the west, takes this event as his starting point as Nijinsky’s fevered brain recalls the great ballets in which he danced and some of those he choreographed.

Nijinsky is a haunting, insightful homage to the greatest of male ballet dancers, an artist whose innovations, like those of the choreographer himself, are still powerful today.

The Hamburg Ballet – John Neumeier

Nijinsky

PRESENTED BY QPAC AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISBANE FESTIVAL

Sunday 26 August to Tuesday 28 August, Playhouse, QPAC Tickets $95 to $160 TRANSACTION FEE APPLIES

DANCERS ALEXANDRE RIABKO, SILVIA AZZONI PHOTOGRAPHER HOLGER BADEKOW

In another arts coup for Queensland the Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra and Hamburg State Opera led by world-renowned Australian conductor Simone Young, and The Hamburg Ballet under the direction of legendary choreographer John Neumeier will visit Brisbane this August.

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre will be taken over by more than 250 of the world’s greatest musicians and dancers for the Hamburg Season as part of the QPAC International Series.

The Hamburg Season runs 23 August to 5 September and will encompass a number of special events that further explore and celebrate the Season’s performance pieces. These include a free Live Simulcast and Insight and Conversation sessions featuring expert commentators and members of the Hamburg Companies.

To book visit qpac.com.au | 136 246

The Hamburg Season

COVER: DANCERS ALINA COJOCARU THIAGO BORDIN PHOTOGRAHER HOLGER BADEKOW

SIMONE YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER PHILIPP RATHMER

One of the greatest works in the operatic canon is Richard Wagner’s mighty RingCycle, four operas that, if performed sequentially, would run for over fi fteen hours. Wagner spent twenty six years on this sublime epic music drama that encompasses every human emotion – ambition, greed, hatred, folly, vanity and, ultimately, redemption through love.

Although composed last, Das Rheingold is the opera that opens the cycle and its Das Rheingold is the opera that opens the cycle and its Das Rheingoldcomparatively short length means that it is often performed as a stand-alone work.

For these two exclusive Brisbane concert performances, acclaimed Wagner specialist Simone Young will lead her ensemble cast of today’s pre-eminent Wagner interpreters from the Hamburg State Opera. A once in a lifetime chance to experience Wagner’s masterpiece.

PRESENTED BY QPAC AND EVENTS QUEENSLANDCONDUCTOR SIMONE YOUNG IS PRESENTED WITH THE SUPPORT OF GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 August, 8pm, Concert Hall, QPACTickets $95 to $195 TRANSACTION FEE APPLIES

Hamburg State Opera with the Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra

Das Rheingold

THE HAMBURG CONVERSATION SERIES

Find out more about Das Rheingold and Mahler’s Das Rheingold and Mahler’s Das Rheingold ResurrectionSymphony by attending the free entertaining and informative Hamburg Conversation Series, Lyrebird Restaurant, QPAC.

Sunday 5 August, 2.30pm, Lisa Gasteen with Leo Schofi eld

Sunday 12 August, 2.30pm, Stephen Emmerson with Peter Bassett

Sunday 19 August, 2.30pm, Emily Cox with Richard Wenn

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