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Dates

Thursday 20 November 2025

7:30pm at Hamer Hall

Saturday 22 November 2025

7:30pm at Hamer Hall

Program

Rossini William Tell Overture
Berlioz Les nuits d'ete
Respighi Fountains of Rome
Respighi Pines of Rome

Love, loss and longing

One of the finest singers of our time, Joyce DiDonato has achieved international prominence appearing on the world’s major opera stages. She joins the MSO for a special gala performance of Berlioz’s song cycle full of love, loss and longing.

Two sonically spectacular tone poems by Respighi that portray vivid scenes of Rome, and Rossini's crowd-pleasing overture complete this captivating concert.

Duration: approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes including interval

Featuring

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Jaime Martín conductor
Joyce DiDonato soprano

Jaime Martín’s Chief Conductor Chair is supported by the Besen Family Foundation in memory of Eva Besen AO and Marc Besen AC.

2023 Ryman 600

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