As any script writer or gossip magazine editor will tell you, a rivalry is much more entertaining than a friendship. Composers Mozart and Salieri enjoyed both a musical rivalry and a warm and collegial friendship, despite film portrayals to the contrary.

On the Mozart side, we have the lighthearted Symphony No. 28, and the Jeunehomme concerto, performed with one of Australia’s leading pianists, Hoang Pham. On the Salieri side, an Australian premiere of an opera overture and his La Veneziana symphony. 

MCO violist and rising composer Matthew Laing is receiving plaudits from critics, musicians and audiences alike for his unique compositional voice. He also contributes a new work to this exciting program.

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra 

Director 
William Hennessy AM 

Piano 
Hoang Pham