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Performance details
Thursday 20 November 2025 at 7:30pm
Saturday 22 November 2025 at 7:30pm
Arts Centre Melbourne, 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 mezzo-soprano
Featured artists
Jaime Martín’s Chief Conductor Chair is supported by the Besen Family Foundation.
The MSO Gala series is proudly presented by MSO Premier Partner, Ryman Healthcare.
