Euphoric Tour (3.5/5)

Australian Chamber Orchestra

(Artistic Director: Richard Tognetti, Cello: Timo-Veikko Valve)
City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney.

15^th November 2008

(Prokofiev: Symphony No.1 in D Op.25 “Classical”, Brahms: Concerto for Violin & Cello in A minor Op.102, Beethoven: Symphony No.8 in F Op93).

The ACO play with passion and discipline. Prokofiev is short (10-15 minutes) allowing memoires of each movement to linger and contrast. The more serious Braham’s inspired a sincere interplay between Tognetti and Valve that they clearly enjoyed. Concluding with the soothing tones of Beethoven’s No.8, an excellent concert.

My first concert in this intimate venue with colourful acoustics, certainly different to Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall – it depends how you like your music.