Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 2018 China Tour
Tour
Overview
In May 2018, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO), Australia’s oldest and most celebrated professional orchestra, embarked on a grand China Tour under the baton of Sir Andrew Davis — one of the world’s great British maestros.
Joined by violin virtuoso Siqing Lu, the orchestra performed a diverse program across five major cities — Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing — featuring Australian contemporary works, Romantic classics, and master symphonies, creating a landmark moment for East-West musical collaboration.
Program Components
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Concerts
Siqing Lu Performs Bruch Violin Concerto
Sir Andrew Davis Final Tour as MSO Chief Conductor
Concert Performances
2018.05.16 — Guangzhou Opera House
2018.05.17 — Shenzhen Concert Hall
2018.05.20 — Nanjing Poly Grand Theatre
2018.05.22 — Hangzhou Grand Theatre
2018.05.24 — Beijing National Centre for the Performing Arts
Repertoire Highlights
Five — Carl Vine
Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op.26 — Max Bruch
Symphony No.3 in E flat major “Eroica”, Op.55 — Beethoven (except Beijing)
Symphony No.6 in B minor “Pathétique”, Op.74 — Tchaikovsky (Beijing only)
Gallery
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 2018 China Tour
Artist Roster
Sir Andrew Davis（Conductor）
Siqing Lu（Violin）
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra