Sunday 16 May 2pm

Season Concert 2
Chart a course for adventure on a voyage through choral and orchestral music from Beethoven to today. Sail from the thrilling musical storytelling of Australian composer Melody Eötvös’s Hic Svnt Dracones (Here Be Dragons) to Ludwig van Beethoven Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Op.112

Marvel at stars on the rise when the winner of the 2027 Young Composer Award is unveiled, matched with the world premiere of While It Lasts, a heartfelt piece by emerging Australian composer Belinda Blades.

The voices of the Willoughby Symphony Choir conjure higher realms with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ exquisite Serenade to Music, before his Toward the Unknown Region, a rarely-heard early work, brings the concert home.

You will be transported to a world of exploration and adventure when you step into the concert hall for this unique and electrifying program.

PROGRAM
Melody Eötvös Hic Svnt Dracones
Winner of the 2027 Young Composer Award
Ludwig van Beethoven Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Op.112
Ralph Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music
Belinda Blades While It Lasts
Ralph Vaughan Williams Toward the Unknown Region

ARTISTS
Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith, Associate Conductor
Willoughby Symphony Choir

Duration 2 hours | Program subject to change | Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.