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OPEN REHEARSAL - WEDNESDAY 22 DECEMBER, 10.00 AM
The Gothic
The Symphony No 1 by Havergal Brian
An historic music event of epic scale - the immense Gothic Symphony has remained unperformed for over thirty years. Two hours long and requiring immense orchestral and choral forces, this is perhaps unsurprising.
Officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest, longest and most technically difficult symphony ever composed, it is widely regarded as the Mount Everest of classical music.
Queensland's longest established conductor, maestro John Curro will wield the baton for an orchestra comprising the alumni of Queensland Youth Orchestra and esteemed colleagues, alongside the combined vocal power of Queensland's leading choirs. Havergal Brian's Symphony No.1, inspired by the grand scale architecture and art of the gothic movement, is an ingeniously constructed spectacle of musical gigantism and sensory beauty.
The eyes of the world will be cast upon Brisbane and its musical community as we stage the first ever performance outside England.
The Gothic has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
The Gothic acknowledges the ongoing support of the Havergal Brian Society. The personal support of the President, Sir Charles Mackerras, has been key to the success of the Brisbane venture to date. The performance of The Gothic in Brisbane 2010 will be dedicated to the memory of the late Sir Charles Mackerras.
Warning: Patrons are advised that due to the number of orchestral players and choristers required on stage to perform this symphony, at times volume will be significant.
This performance is being filmed for an ABC documentary The Curse of the Gothic Symphony which will debut at Melbourne International Film Festival in 2011.
BOOKINGS FOR THE OPEN REHEARSAL
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