28 September 2004

The Melbourne Youth Orchestra will kick off a month of exciting music performances at the Eastbank Centre on Saturday 2nd October.

The Council’s Manager for Performing Arts and Conventions, Mr Rob Robson, said the orchestra features over 80 of the best young musicians in Victoria between 16 and 25 years old.

“Shepparton is very lucky to host this talented orchestra for the whole weekend, with a recital on the Saturday night and a special workshop with the Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra on Sunday 3rd October,” Mr Robson said.

“The recital will feature a performance of Mahler’s 1st Symphony, ‘The Titan’, a huge musical work not often performed because of the rarity of such a large orchestra.”

“Also, a talented young pianist from Melbourne, Amir Farid, will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concert No. 4 in G Major with the orchestra.”

“Shepparton audiences will remember Amir from his performances on the new Steinway at Eastbank as part of the Australian National Piano Award some weeks ago, where he was a finalist.”

“Amir is seen as one of the ‘next big things’ in the world of concert piano, so this is an excellent opportunity to experience his talents again.”

The music will continue at Eastbank throughout the week, with performances from Orchestra Victoria on Wednesday 6th September and Thursday 7th September, and the Royal Australian Navy Band on Sunday 10th October.

The Melbourne Youth Orchestra will perform at Eastbank at 8.00 pm on Saturday 2nd October. 

For more information on any shows at Riverlinks venues, or to book tickets, visit the Riverlinks Box Office in the Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton, or phone 5832 9511.