In Conversation with James Ledger: The Composition

James Ledger shares his motivations and challenges and discusses one of his latest works, ‘The Natural Order Of Things’ which receives its world premiere as part of the ACO Soloists National Tour.

Audio track: James Ledger's Johann has Left the Building performed by the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

ACO Soloists National Tour
5 - 19 May 2017
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Wollongong

ARTISTS
Satu Vänskä Director & Violin
Glenn Christensen Violin
Timo-Veikko Valve Cello

PROGRAM
RUTH CRAWFORD SEEGER Andante for Strings
VIVALDI Concerto for Two Violins and Cello in G minor, RV578
JAMES LEDGER The Natural Order of Things (World Premiere)*
LOCATELLI Violin Concerto in D major The Harmonic Labyrinth
DEBUSSY (arr. Jack Symonds) Sonata for Cello and Piano
MENDELSSOHN (arr. strings) String Quartet No.2 in A minor

* COMMISSIONED BY DAVID & SANDY LIBLING IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF SIMON LIBLING.