Held at the stunning Adelaide Town Hall, these concerts offer the perfect escape from grey concrete and skies. With performances by artists from around the world backed with the full power of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, you’re guaranteed to warm your soul this winter.
1. MESMERISE
Feel the intensity build as Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture unfolds–bold, urgent, and brimming with dramatic conflict. Then, the tension gives way to the vibrancy of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.2 with its joyous dialogue between piano and orchestra. With every note, this concert showcases Beethoven at his most electrifying and expressive. The concert concludes with the hypnotic pulse of Ravel’s Boléro, its relentless rhythm and slow-burning intensity build to an exhilarating climax.
2. MYTHIC
For those who revel in musical storytelling, Stravinsky’s Petrushka is a feast for the imagination, evoking the playful yet haunting world of a few mischievous puppets. The evening concludes with the grandeur of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto as pianist Javier Perianes takes centre stage, commanding every note. From playful charm to majestic brilliance, this concert is a feast for the senses
3. RHAPSODY
Experience the brilliance of Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto, performed by ASO Concertmaster Kate Suthers in a dazzling display of virtuosity. The program also features Smetana’s The Moldau, a musical tribute to his homeland, as a mountain stream flows through Prague.
To complete the evening, Janáček’s rhapsody captures the full range of emotions stirred by love and war. Concertmaster Kate Suthers has had a deep connection with Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 since her teenage years.
The opening is this dark, brooding theme played by the violin alone, she says, describing how it immediately transports her to a black and-white cinematic universe—“a Hitchcock thriller, perhaps?”
The score, she adds, is rich with imagination and character, making it a thrilling piece to bring to life with her ASO colleagues.
“I’m endlessly moved by the power of music to connect and communicate,” she shares, noting that Prokofiev’s concerto offers something for everyone—drama, romance, mystery, and fun. From fiery drama to playful mischief and sweeping romance, these concerts promise an unforgettable adventure through music.
Choose to attend one, two, or all three, and let the ASO fill your winter nights with warmth, passion, and breathtaking music. Secure your seats today and experience the power of live orchestral music with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
For tickets: aso.com.au/winter-nights
