La Belle Époque - Utzon Room

Ethereal delights from the unique combination of flute, harp, and viola, featuring giants of Belle Époque French and German composition, and modern musicians standing on their shoulders to find expansive new sound worlds.

Experience the dreamlike beauty of the music of La Belle Époque, with brilliant music highlighting the harp from impressionist master Claude Debussy, and lyrical romanticism of Camille Saint-Saëns. 

During the peaceful decades between wars, a new-found optimism and prosperity fueled striking cultural innovation, creating a Golden Age of art and thought across Europe. 

Also in this magical program are exciting new pieces from young Australian composers Andrew Ball and Tristan Coelho, exploring imaginative sounds and textures via collisions of acoustic and electronic instruments.

Presented by Hourglass EnsembleArtist information

Artistic Director Andrew Kennedy

 Flutes Ewa Kowalski

Clarinets Andrew Kennedy

Harp Emily Granger

Viola Neil Thompson

Electronics Tristan CoelhoProgram

Claude Debussy
Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp 

Tristan Coehlo
Hokusai Mix Tape 

Camille Saint-Saëns
Fantasie for Flute and Harp 

Franz Poenitz
Capriccio for Clarinet and Harp 

Andrew Ball
New work for Bass Clarinet, Viola, and Electronics

Missy Mazzoli
Vespers for Amplified Viola and Soundtrack

Link: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/classical-music/la-belle-epoque