Work: Fatum, Symphonic poem in C minor, Op.77

A Tchaikovsky rarity conducted by talented newcomer Harish Shankar were followed by Beethoven and Rachmaninov played by established masters Stephen Hough and Mark Elder in a fine Hallé concert.

Fate and Festivals was the rather bold title given to the latest Sydney Symphony Orchestra concert at Sydney Opera House in an evening which provided a great showcase for the full orchestra, demonstrating their great virtuosity, versatility and sensitivity as an ensemble.