The University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, 28 September 2025

Conductor: Richard Davis

Program

ARVO PÄRT (B. 1935)
Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten

RICHARD STRAUSS  (1864 - 1949)
Four Last Songs
I. Frühling (Spring)
II. September
III. Beim Schlafengehen  (Upon Going to Sleep)
IV. Im Abendroth (At Sunset)

Ruth Blythman, solo soprano

INTERVAL

DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH  (1906 – 1975)
Symphony No.7, Op. 60
Leningrad Symphony
I. Allegretto
II. Moderato; Poco allegretto
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro non troppo

The University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra