Under the Canopy
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
110 Mins
A program of passion and flair featuring Melbourne Chamber Orchestra with accordion sensation James Crabb.
Renowned for his electrifying stage presence and interpretive depth, James Crabb brings his unique flair to works by leading composers, in a program that showcases the possibilities of the accordion.
From the ornate beauty of Rameau and the bold invention of CPE Bach, to Gubitsch’s tango pulse and the raw soul of Scottish tradition, these works speak across time and place with one voice: expressive, searching, alive.
This concert promises a memorable journey through sound, land, and story, delivered with passion and imagination.
Artists
James Crabb - Classical Accordion
Sophie Rowell - Artistic Director
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Program
Jean-Philippe Rameau - Suite from Six concerts en Sixtour (arr. Skrowaczewski)
Carl Philip Emanuel Bach - Harpsichord Concerto in A Wq29 (h437) (arr. Crabb)
Aaron Wyatt - Under the Canopy*
Tomás Gubitsch - In a tango state of mind
Scottish Traditional Selections (arr. Crabb)
Duration: 110 minutes, including interval
Age suitability: Suitable for audiences of all ages
Warnings: Please note that this performance may contain smoke, haze and strobe lighting