Metropolis: Sounds of Cinema

Name: Metropolis: Sounds of Cinema
Start: 2026-08-21T09:30:00+10:00
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road level, Southbank, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3006

Schedule

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road level, Southbank, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3006 | Melbourne, VI

A celebration of some of Australia’s – and the world’s – finest living composers, Metropolis showcases the MSO’s commitment to contemporary symphonic music.
In 2026, the MSO explores the fascinating world of Foley – the art of creating sound effects for film – in Thomas Meadowcroft's remarkable concerto. You'll also hear music written for iconic films, by Australian composers Bryony Marks and David Hirschfelder.
Join us for a captivating evening including conversation with the composers and Principal Guest Conductor Benjamin Northey.
Program
Thomas Meadowcroft Hollywood Parsifals Concerto for Foley Artists and Orchestra*
Bryony Marks Their World from Noise
David Hirschfelder (arr. Jessica Wells) Suites from The Dressmaker, Legend of the Guardians, and Strictly Ballroom
*World Premiere of an MSO Co-commission
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Benjamin Northey conductor
John Simpson Foley artist
Eugene Ughetti percussion
David Hirschfelder piano
Slava Grigoryan guitar
Leonard Grigoryan guitar

Where is it happening?

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road level, Southbank, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3006, Ngv International, 130-200 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia, Melbourne

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