Presented by Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra
Our final concert for the year celebrates queer composers in a program that offers colour, storytelling, and rhythmic energy.
Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra pays homage to baroque composer Henry Purcell and shows off the tone colours and capacities of the various sections of the symphony orchestra. Tchaikovsky and Bernstein then offer two very different perspectives on the tragic love story featured in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. Tchaikovsky’s interpretation is dramatic, filled with both love and conflict, while Bernstein’s reimagination transports the listener to 1950s Upper West Side Manhattan and infuses Puerto Rican–inspired dance music.
The concert will also feature the world premiere of Pulse by Brisbane-based composer, Joe Twist.
BPO is proud to present this concert as part of the open access program for the 2026 Melt Festival.
CONDUCTOR: David Law
NARRATOR: Ed le Brocq
PROGRAM:
Benjamin Britten | The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Joe Twist | Pulse (world premiere)
Leonard Bernstein | Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
EVENT INFO
SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 7:30PM
Box office 6:00pm
Doors to theatre 7:00pm
Performance 7:30pm
TICKETS
A Reserve
Adult $43.00 / $45.00 door
Concession $33.00 / $35.00 door
Child U12 $28.00 / $30.00 door
Member $28.00 (online only)
B Reserve
Adult $38.00 / $40.00 door
Concession $28.00 / $30.00 door
Child U12 $23.00 / $25.00 door
Member $23.00 (online only)
Under 18 welcome with parent/guardian
2% credit card fee applied at check out