Center Presents
Australian Chamber Orchestra
The Palladium // Sunday, Oct 13, 7pm ET
Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra return on a U.S. tour presenting the kind of innovative work that has become their hallmark, exploring Vivaldi’s masterpiece The Four Seasons through the lens of the Ottoman Empire. Venice in Vivaldi’s time was a great cosmopolitan center, absorbing influences from the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. In The Ottoman Four Seasons, the ACO performs Vivaldi’s work in its entirety and its glory, joined by oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros and riq’ master James Tawadros, who add irresistible rhythms and thrilling color through original compositions.
The ACO makes waves around the world with its explosive performances and brave interpretations. Its recordings of Bach’s violin works won three consecutive ARIA Awards, the Australian equivalent of the Grammy. Recent releases include Water/Night Music with Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and ARIA Award-winning albums River and Indies & Idols.
Richard Tognetti, Director and Violin
Joseph Tawadros, Oud
James Tawadros, Riq’ & Bendir
Australian Chamber Orchestra
The concert will run approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Classics in Context
6:15-6:45PM | Robert Adam Room
Join us for a preconcert discussion led by Dr. Heather Platt, Sursa Distinguished Professor of Fine Arts and Professor of Music at Ball State University. Complimentary for ticket holders, this lecture provides attendees an insider’s perspective on the works being performed at our classical performances.
