Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre
Bryce Dessner x Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Electric orchestral alchemy.
Composer, guitarist and two-time Grammy Award-winner Bryce Dessner brings his distinctive musical voice to MRC in a powerful collaboration with the Sydney Symphony.
Best known as a member of American rock band The National, Dessner is also a leading figure in contemporary classical music, collaborating with Steve Reich and Philip Glass and composing for major orchestras and ensembles around the world.
In an unmissable concert experience with musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Dessner performs on electric guitar and leads a program of his richly textured, rhythmic and cinematic works for chamber orchestra.
Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his sound, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of today's most inventive musicians, acclaimed for blurring the lines between genres with 'his gorgeous and full-hearted music' (NPR).
Duration: 1 hour 50 mins (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Single Tickets
Premium $139
A Reserve $119 ($99 Concession)
B Reserve $99 ($79 Concession)
C Reserve $79
Under 40s
B & C Reserve $49
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Artists
Bryce Dessner electric guitar
Musicians from Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Program to include:
Bryce Dessner
Aheym
Lachrimae
Impermanence Suite
Garcia Counterpoint
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