Brisbane
Concert Hall, QPAC
31 Dec 2024, 5pm & 9pm
$95 - $195*
The Qld Pops Orchestra (QPO) will perform at the Concert Hall for a special 40th Anniversary New Year's Eve Gala Concert, celebrating one of Brisbane’s beloved musical institutions. Chief Conductor Patrick Pickett CSM expresses pride in the QPO's 40-year legacy of thrilling concert-goers in Brisbane, promising an unforgettable night.
The concert will feature a tribute to Australian home-grown works, with didgeridoo virtuoso Chris Williams and award-winning soprano Nina Korbe, a rising talent in the opera industry. The internationally acclaimed Borealis String Quartet will also perform, known for their fiery performances and refined musical interpretation.
As part of the festivities, the traditional Scottish Piper Bruce Grice will usher in the New Year, marking the celebration's transition from the Concert Hall stage to the Lyric Foyer and beyond. Additionally, Warwick Adeney will return as Concertmaster for this special occasion, having played first violin during the Qld Pops' early days.
Qld Pops Orchestra(QPO), on stage at the Concert Hall, for Brisbane’s jewel in the crown: a special40th Anniversary New Years Eve Gala Concertappearance by one of Brisbane’s most beloved musical institutions. The QPO’s Chief Conductor,Patrick Pickett CSMis intensely proud of the Pops Orchestra’s 40-year legacy of thrilling generations of Brisbane concert goers, and he promises a night of nights not to be missed. Featuring a great shout-out to Australian home-grown works, didgeridoo virtuoso,Chris Williamsand award-winning soprano,Nina Korbe. Nina is an accomplished young performer, who is quickly establishing herself in the opera industry as a rising talent. One of the most dynamic and exciting world-class ensembles of its generation is Canada’sBorealis String Quartet. They receive international critical acclaim for its fiery performances, passionate style and refined musical interpretation. Bagpipe lovers rejoice! Before the festivities move from the Concert Hall stage to the Lyric Foyer, fireworks and beyond, no Queensland Pops concert would be complete without the traditional Scottish PiperBruce Griceushering in the New Year. Forty years ago, a youngWarwick Adeneyplayed first violin in the fledgling months of the Qld Pops’ arrival on the Brisbane music scene.Patrick Pickettis delighted to welcome Warwick back as Concertmaster for these 40th Anniversary New Year’s Eve concerts.
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