Two iconic and evocative masterpieces of the twentieth century are paired with exhilarating new orchestral works.

Manuel de Falla and Dmitri Shostakovich both wear their national identity on their sleeves. Nights in the Gardens of Spain is one of the most beloved works for piano and orchestra with its rich atmosphere and evocations of Spain’s Moorish history, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No.9 is filled with a tragic exaltation for Russia’s victory over Nazi Germany the year before its premiere.

We welcome principal conductor in residence of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Northey, to conduct these much loved works along with two much newer compositions; Anna Meredith’s electric Nautilus and the world premiere of a new work by Noongar composer/conductor/violist Aaron Wyatt, the Monash University Ed Byrne Commission for 2024. These will be performed alongside Samuel Barber’s heartwrenching Adagio for Strings.

The Monash Academy Orchestra is delighted to welcome distinguished soloist Angela Li to perform de Falla’s masterwork.

Monash Academy Orchestra
Benjamin Northey conductor
Angela Li piano

Anna Meredith Nautilus
Aaron Wyatt Voiceless*
Manuel de Falla Nights in the Gardens of Spain
Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings
Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No.9

*Monash University Ed Byrne Commission 2024