2009 Concert Series

Queensland Youth Symphony

Conductor John Curro AM MBE

The 2009 Concert Series has now been released. Please find information below on the 2009 Queensland Youth Symphony concerts. Queensland Youth Orchestras offer a number of subscription packages through Qtix or phone 136 246.

A full 2009 brochure with subscription package details is available for download or click on the concert title for booking information.

The following programs are scheduled for 2009. Please be advised that the program details listed below differ from the details advertised in the 2009 brochure. QYO apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Masterpiece 1 - Symphonic Dances

Saturday 28 March, 7pm

QPAC Concert Hall

Sponsored by Bundaberg Sugar

Prokofiev        Cinderella Suite No. 2

Lovelock         Trumpet Concerto

                      Soloist: Shane Hooton

Rachmaninoff  Symphonic Dances

Masterpiece 2 - Brahms 2

Saturday 30 May, 7pm

QPAC Concert Hall

Sponsored by Peabody Pacific

Debussy         Nocturnes 1 & 2

Lutoslawski      Concerto for Orchestra

Brahms           Symphony No.2 in D major

Masterpiece 3 - Gillham's Tchaikovsky

Saturday 22 August, 7pm

QPAC Concert Hall

Sponsored by Bundaberg Sugar

Butterworth     A Shropshire Lad

Tchaikovsky    Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor

                      Soloist: Jayson Gillham

Stravinsky       The Firebird

Concertos in the Old Museum       

Saturday 19 September, 7pm

Old Museum Building Concert Hall, Bowen Hills

Members of the Queensland Youth Symphony star as concert soloists with the orchestra.

String Sensations        

Sunday 25 October, 3pm

Old Museum Building Concert Hall, Bowen Hills

Three of Australia's brightest young stars compete in the 34th National Youth Concerto Competition, performing some of the most popular string concertos with the Queensland Youth Symphony.

QYO Finale                    

Saturday 31 October, 7pm

QPAC Concert Hall

Sponsored by Peabody Pacific

A spectacular finish to the QYO as 500 musicians perform as members of the Queensland Youth Symphony, the 2nd and 3rd Queensland Youth Orchestra, the Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Junior String Ensemble and Big Band.

For more information on the 2009 concerts or to request a free brochure please contact the QYO office on 07 3257 1191 or email info@qyo.org.au