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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra violinist Sarah Curro curates a profound program exploring the human response to the futility of war. Music by modern masters including Debussy, Britten and Webern features alongside some of most poignant poetry of the 20th century.

 Join us to reflect and be moved by the soothing balm of music and words written in times of darkness.

 The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is Australia’s preeminent orchestra and a cornerstone of Victoria’s rich, cultural heritage.

 With an international reputation for excellence, versatility and innovation, the MSO works with culturally diverse and First Nations artists to build community and deliver music to people across Melbourne, the state of Victoria and around the world.

 Featuring

Sarah Curro violin / curator
Dennis Coard actor
Kirstin Kenny violin
Gabrielle Halloran viola
Michelle Wood cello
Shane Hooton trumpet
Andrew Macleod flute
Elyane Lassaude piano

Committed to shaping and serving the state it inhabits, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is Australia’s preeminent orchestra and a cornerstone of Victoria’s rich, cultural heritage.

Each year, the MSO and MSO Chorus present more than 180 public events across live performances, TV, radio and online broadcasts, and via its online concert hall, MSO.LIVE, engaging an audience of more than five million people in 56 countries. In 2024 the organisation will release its first two albums on the newly established MSO recording label.

With an international reputation for excellence, versatility and innovation, the MSO works with culturally diverse and First Nations artists to build community and deliver music to people across Melbourne, the state of Victoria and around the world.