Event Description
Australian Chamber Orchestra
The Ottoman Four Seasons
Richard Tognetti, director and violin
Joseph Tawadros, oud
James Tawadros, riq’ & bendir
Step into the enchanting world of Vivaldi’s timeless masterpiece as you embark on a captivating journey through the sounds of Venice, his beloved home city. Inspired by the vibrant crossroads of East and West, the Australian Chamber Orchestra skillfully intertwines The Four Seasons with the mesmerizing sounds of the oud (an Arabic lute) and the riq’ (a traditional tambourine). Prepare for an unforgettable fusion of classical elegance and rhythmic vitality that promises to enchant and inspire.
★★★★★ “One of the most rhapsodic, lyrical, explosive and imaginative Four Seasons you’re ever likely to hear.” – The West Australian
★★★★1/2 “An extraordinarily virtuosic display resulting in the most scorching evocation of a summer storm one is ever likely to hear.” – The Age