Beethoven's Ghost

Concerts in Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. 
Tickets from $65 – $135 | Under 40s $49 | Save with a Subscription

Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D, the ‘Ghost’, and Ravel’s stormy Piano Trio form the dramatic core of a national tour bringing together three champions of chamber music for a serendipitous moment.

Australian pianist and storyteller Aura Go has worked with Finnish/Australian-based cellist Timo-Veikko (Tipi) Valve for many years, performing nationally and internationally as a duo. She’s also toured extensively with virtuoso Australian violinist Kristian Winther. Now the stars have aligned for Musica Viva Australia to present these three artists on one stage.

Beethoven’s ‘Ghost’ Trio is a cornerstone of the piano trio repertoire, an imaginative work which pits heroic bravura alongside spooky beauty to make a dramatic whole. Ravel’s piano trio, meanwhile, is anchored in real life, a profound response to the First World War. A glowing miniature from Lili Boulanger and a compelling world premiere from Australian composer Melody Eötvös offer an intriguing counterpoint.

Sparks will fly.