Featuring Oscar Matthews, a stunning young soloist from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, and talented soloists from within the orchestra, the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra (SCSO) performs Sensational Soloists at The Events Centre, Caloundra, Sunday 16 July, at 2pm.
Oscar Matthews is a Brisbane-born classical pianist who is studying at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music under esteemed Australian pianist Daniel de Borah. Oscar began his piano studies at age 6 and gave his first public performance at age 7. He performed as a soloist with the Creative Generation Symphony Orchestra in 2021, which was described as “terrific” by The Courier Mail. Oscar has won many first prizes at competitions, including the Queensland Piano Competition.
A masterpiece completed in 1803, Beethoven’s 3rd Piano Concerto was more dark and impassioned than his previous works as the composer grappled with the reality of his increasing and permanent deafness. In typical Beethoven fashion, the piece ends triumphantly, having won out over the darkness.
The concert builds on this joy with movements from the uplifting Haydn Trumpet Concerto, played by SCSO principal trumpet Nelson Oakley, and the beautiful Mozart Clarinet Concerto, played by SCSO principal clarinet, Jennifer Maggs.
The concert features other stirring orchestral favourites such as Cavalleria Rusticana, and overtures from Carmen and La Traviata.
Founded in 1972, the SCSO is a mix of professional and skilled amateur musicians of all ages. A shared love of playing beautiful and inspiring music unite its members, who include professionals from all walks of life, including music teachers, performers, composers, doctors, lawyers, business owners and entrepreneurs.
The SCSO’s 2023 calendar of performances offers concertgoers a mix of music that can be enjoyed by regular listeners as well as those who are new to orchestral music.
Sensational Soloists – The power of Beethoven’s 3rd piano concerto and the joy of Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto and Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto 16 July at 2pm.
Tickets are available from https://theeventscentre.com.au/event/scso-sensational-soloists/ or from The Events Centre Box Office (07) 5491 4240. General admission $49, Concession $39, Children (2-17 years) $14.
