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15 May 2026 Brisbane (Australia)
Italian Gala
Queensland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Umberto Clerici - Concert Hall, QPAC
Program Info: A vivid portrait of Italy, painted in sound and spirit.
This rich and varied program draws from opera, film, and the concert hall, capturing the spirit of Italy in all its brilliance. From Rossini’s The Barber of Seville to the drama of Puccini and Verdi, every piece speaks with lyricism and power.
James Crabb returns on classical accordion, joined by Queensland Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto and a rare solo appearance from Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici on cello for Vivaldi’s radiant Triple Concerto.
Soprano Sofia Troncoso brings voice to the evening with beloved arias, while the second half shifts into cinematic territory with Piazzolla’s Aconcagua and Rota’s La Strada Suite.
Take a trip through Italy’s musical heartlands – no passport required.
Gioachino Rossini - Overture to The Barber of Seville Antonio Vivaldi (arr. Crabb) - Triple Concerto for violin, cello, accordion and strings, RV 554a in C Giuseppe Verdi - Violetta’s Aria from La Traviata Giuseppe Verdi - Ballet Music from Macbeth Nino Rota - Selections from La Strada Suite (music from the movie)
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