CONCERT SERIES

AVAN YU AND THE SYDNEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SUNDAY 23 MARCH, 3PM THE CONCOURSE, CHATSWOOD

SIMON TEDESCHI AND THE SYDNEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA THURSDAY 5 JUNE, 7PMCITY RECITAL HALL, ANGEL PLACE

THE GREAT FEAST WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER & THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER, 8PM SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL

TCHAIKOVSKY 4 SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER, 3PM THE CONCOURSE, CHATSWOOD

2014 promises to be an exciting year for the Sydney Youth Orchestra and we invite you to join us and be inspired by

this vibrant ensemble. Following our 40th Anniversary in 2013 and the resounding success of our young musicians’ performances of works including Mahler’s Symphony No.6, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and other landmark repertoire, we look forward to building on this strength and continuing our role as a vital part of the artistic life of Sydney.

The Sydney Youth Orchestra is the premier training organisation for aspiring musicians in Sydney. Drawing members from leading teachers and training institutions, our musicians competitively audition each year. It is a hub for emerging artists, creating links with the profession and forging a pathway to a career in music. Our musicians perform with an infectious

enthusiasm which will delight audiences and draw you in to discover major works with a fresh perspective.

We are committed to the support of new creative work and proudly include pieces by emerging and established Australian composers, all of which are world premieres in our season.

Our concerts will be performed in a range of venues featuring guest artists Avan Yu, the winner of the 2012 Sydney International Piano Competition, Simon Tedeschi and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. There is something for everyone.

Come and join us in 2014, be immersed in the energy of Sydney’s leading youth orchestra and hear the stars of tomorrow.

Max McBride Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Sydney Youth Orchestras

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THE CONCOURSE, CHATSWOODMax McBride ConductorAvan Yu Piano

MOZART Symphony No.34, K338BROPHY Piano Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No.2

Avan Yu, the winner of the Sydney International Piano Competition joins us for our opening concert in The Concourse, Chatswood. Avan will be triumphantly returning to Australia to perform a new piano concerto by prominent Australian composer Gerard Brophy. Be transfixed by Sibelius’ most popular work, Symphony No.2 and Mozart’s Symphony No.34 in C.

This concert will also be presented at the Riverside Theatre in ParramattaFor details visit riversideparramatta.com.au

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MOZARTSYMPHONY No.34

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SUNDAY 23 MARCH, 3PM

CITY RECITAL HALL, ANGEL PLACEMax McBride Conductor Simon Tedeschi Piano

GLINKA Russlan & Ludmilla: OvertureGRIEG Piano Concerto DVORAK Symphony No.9

Spend a joyous evening with the Sydney Youth Orchestra at City Recital Hall Angel Place and hear the uplifting sounds of Dvorak’s Symphony From the New World. This work, No.6 on the ABC Classic 100, features one of the best known Largo melodies of all time. Bringing a wealth of experience as an awarded young performer, Simon Tedeschi collaborates with the SYO. In his hands, Grieg’s Piano Concerto, one of his few large scale works, radiates warmth and lyricism from first note to last.

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SIMON TEDESCHI & THE SYDNEY YOUTH ORCHESTRATHURSDAY 5 JUNE, 7PM

CONCERT HALL, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSEBrett Weymark Conductor Peter Coleman Wright BaritoneSydney Philharmonia Choirs

BORODIN Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances HINDSON New work WALTON Belshazzar’s FeastSYO’s allocation of tickets for this concert is strictly limited in B Reserve of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. Subscribers will be given first priority.

The Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Sydney Youth Orchestra collaborate in the Sydney Opera House over two electric nights, with three grand scale works including a new piece by Matthew Hindson and William Walton’s magnificent Belshazzar’s Feast. This thrilling program features soloist Peter Coleman Wright, professional musicians immersed within the orchestra, a 400 voice choir and a wealth of brass!

THE GREAT FEAST WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER & THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER, 8PM

THE CONCOURSE, CHATSWOODMax McBride Conductor

DEBUSSY Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune SKIPWORTH New workSMETANA Wallenstein’s Camp TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4

Join us for Debussy’s most captivating orchestral work, Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, a 10-minute work that’s considered a turning point in the history of music, inspired by impressionist paintings. We proudly feature a new composition by emerging Australian composer Lachlan Skipworth, continuing our commitment to supporting the creation of new music.

The program will also include a thrilling tone poem by Smetana. From the exquisite horn opening, the intense and dramatic Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4 is an emotional tour de force that blazes with passion and the perfect finale to our season.

TCHAIKOVSKY 4SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER, 3PM

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AVAN YU & SYO SUNDAY 23 MARCH, 3PM THE CONCOURSE, CHATSWOOD1 SIMON TEDESCHI & SYO THURSDAY 5 JUNE, 7PMCITY RECITAL HALL, ANGEL PLACE2 4

TCHAIKOVSKY 4 SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER 3PM THE CONCOURSE, CHATSWOOD

3 THE GREAT FEASTWEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER & THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER, 8PM SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, CONCERT HALL

TYPE OF TICKET SINGLE CONCERT

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This brochure is correct at the time of printing. SYO reserves the right to vary, substitute or withdraw advertised programs and venues.

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Especially for audiences aged under

seven, SYO Toddlers Proms are

presented by our senior orchestras –

young people performing for young

people. These interactive concerts inspire children

as they are introduced to the world of orchestral

music. SYO will present Toddler Proms on the

North Shore, Inner West, Central

and Eastern suburbs in 2014.

Presented by

FAMILY CONCERTSSATURDAY 5 APRIL Sydney ConservatoriumSATURDAY 14 JUNE Shore School, North SydneySATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER Shore School, North SydneySATURDAY 6 DECEMBER Sydney Conservatorium

TOURS6-9 JUNE 2014Peter Seymour Orchestra & Symphonic Wind Orchestra Grafton & Coffs Harbour

11-14 SEPTEMBER 2014 SYO Philharmonic Gulgong & Dubbo

MEET THE ORCHESTRASUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER The Concourse, ChatswoodFeaturing Brian Buggy and the SYO Philharmonic Recommended for audiences aged 3-8

LEMONY SNICKET, THE COMPOSER IS DEADFRIDAY 8 AUGUST & SATURDAY 9 AUGUSTA musical whodunit for narrator and orchestraSydney Opera House, Concert Hall

OTHER SYO EVENTSWith ten orchestras and ensembles, SYO presents a number of additional concerts throughout the year to complement our subscription series. Together we inspire excellence, presenting public concerts and

performing in major community events such as Carols in the Domain, energetic Toddlers Proms, as well as outreach programs including concerts and workshops in regional NSW.

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*This brochure is correct at the time of printing. SYO reserves the right to vary, substitute or withdraw advertised programs and venues.

PERFORMING WITH THE SYO IS AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER -

IT TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY.Meg Cohen, SYO Member 2003 -2014

SALUTESydney Youth Orchestras gratefully acknowledges our generous supporters, and applauds their commitment to youth and the cultural vibrancy of our community.

SYO FOUNDATION LIFE PATRONSSteve Bell

Jan Bowen

Peter Davidson

Martin Dickson AM

Timothy Samway

Mike Thompson

PATRONHer Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO

Governor of New South Wales

ARTISTIC PATRON Rev.Dr. Arthur Bridge AM

SYDNEY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS BOARDJan Bowen, Chair

Anthony Bell , Deputy Chair

Timothy Samway, Treasurer

Jill Bryant

Geraldine Doogue

Tony Gray

Jon North

Pieter Oomens

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MANAGEMENTMax McBride, Artistic Director

and Chief Conductor Bernie Heard, General ManagerSusan Hart, Business Manager

Rosalind Horton, Manager Artistic OperationsDavid Curro, Event Operations ManagerSarah Stapleton, Marketing Coordinator

Casey Green, Operations AssistantLynne Sanderson, Geek In Residence

Gail Pryor, Archivist

Photography Robert Catto