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2012 Launceston

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The SIX-CONCERT Launceston Series showcases leading conductors and soloists – including Marko Letonja, Isabelle Faust, Dmitry Sitkovetsky and Michael Collins – performing large-scale repertoire including symphonies, concertos, tone poems and overtures. It also includes Last Night of the Proms, a celebration of all things British that captures the lively and colourful atmosphere of the grand finale of the famous Proms festival in London. Commencing at 7.30pm, these two-hour concerts including interval promise the perfect night out!

Launceston Series supported by RACT

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19 May

Saturday

7 : 30 pm

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Viva Violin! – Launceston

Gifted violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky performs Mendelssohn’s much-loved Violin Concerto and conducts the dramatic Scottish Symphony

21 Jun

Thursday

7 : 30 pm

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The Gentle Sax – Launceston

Saxophonist Amy Dickson weaves her special magic in Ross Edwards’ Full Moon Dances plus music by Haydn, Shostakovich & Ligeti

4 Oct

Thursday

7 : 30 pm

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Dreams & Dances – Launceston

Michael Collins plays the clarinet and wields the baton in a sparkling concert featuring music by Weber, Mendelssohn and Ravel

24 Nov

Saturday

7 : 30 pm

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Elgar’s Cello Concerto – Launceston

Elgar’s Cello Concerto, one of pinnacles of the orchestral repertory, is perfectly matched with Dvořák’s dramatic Symphony No 7