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Premiered in Vienna at the turn of the nineteenth century, the Septet can be classified as divertimento, from the Italian for ‘diversion’: the kind of light-hearted entertainment one might enjoy at a high-brow house party in the late 1700s. Indeed, the composer was reportedly vexed by the Septet’s persistent popularity, perhaps at the expense of more ‘serious’ works.
The Septet illuminates the fantastically conversational art of chamber music, showcasing winds alongside the traditional quartet of the chamber setting. An absolute masterpiece, this timeless work will leave you invigorated and uplifted.
Artists
Kirsten Williams Violin
Anthony De Battista Viola
Patrick Suthers Cello (Sponsored by Paul Lindwall & Joanne Frederiksen)
Max McBride Double Bass
Alan Vivian Clarinet
Ben Hoadley Bassoon (Sponsored by Anonymous)
Robert Johnson French Horn (The Principal French Horn Chair is sponsored by Prof Brian Schmidt AC & Dr Jenny Gordon)
Repertoire
Richard Strauss (arr. Hasenöhrl) Till Eulenspiegel einmal anders!
Ludwig van Beethoven Septet in E-flat major for clarinet, horn, bassoon, violin, viola, cello and double bass, Op. 20
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Box Office
The Box Office at Albert Hall will be open from 1:15pm for ticket collection. Please note that the concert is sold out, so additional tickets will not be available on the day.
When to arrive
Doors to Albert Hall will open at 1.15pm for a 2pm start. Please allow sufficient time for parking and have your tickets ready to show CSO staff (printed or on a mobile device).
Cloaking
Cloaking is not available at Albert Hall. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Parking
Limited parking is available off Kaye Street and near Lennox Gardens.
Refreshments
Refreshments will not be served. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Pre-concert talk
There will not be a pre-concert talk for this event.
Programs
Complimentary print programs with artist profiles and music notes will be available at the venue.
Interval
The concert will run for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes without interval.
Running order
1:15pm – Box Office and doors to Albert Hall open
2:00pm – Concert commences
3:15pm – Concert concludes (approx. timing)
Health and wellness
We request you do not attend CSO concerts if you are unwell or experiencing cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms.