Symphonia Eluvium by Elena Kats-Chernin - World Premiere

Celebrated Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin had already begun work on composing a symphony for Brisbane before the city embarked on its most eventful year in a generation. But in January, as the waters subsided, she realised she had to start the special commission for Brisbane Festival 2011 from scratch. Symphonia Eluvium came to life.

"Symphonia Eluvium is Latin for symphony of the floods," Kats-Chernin explains. "It will tell the stories of these times in four movements, inspired by turbulence and noise, survival and loss, the mud army and resilience, optimism and moving on."

In what will be a special night for Brisbane and Queensland, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, lead by internationally acclaimed conductor, Asher Fisch will bring Kats-Chernin's richly symbolic work of art to life.

Audiences will also be treated to the Australian premiere performances of renowned Israeli composer Avner Dorman's Variations Without a Theme and American musical genius John Adams' stunning Grand Pianola Music.

In a rare treat for classical music lovers, Symphonia Eluvium will be performed on the same day that the world's greatest pianist, Evgeny Kissin, will appear at QPAC for his Australian debut.

Phone QTIX on 136246 to book or email entertaining@brisbanefestival.com.au for further information.