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10 August, 2022

QSO brings ‘Superfamous’ to the Cairns Festival

THE Queensland Symphonic Orchestra (QSO) will be headlining the Cairns Festival with its new show Superfamous as part of the orchestra’s 75th birthday celebration on Sunday, August 28, at the Munro Martin Parklands.

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

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QSO Director of Artistic Planning, Timothy Matthies, said it was delightful to return to Cairns as part of the Cairns Festival. 

“We haven’t had the large orchestra in Cairns since 2018, so it’s great to be here,” Mr Matthies said. 

“It’s also the orchestra’s 75th birthday, and we’re delighted to be celebrating it in Cairns. 

“And our Superfamous program responds to that 75th birthday because it features some of our favourite pieces and pieces that audiences love. 

“So we’re looking forward to bringing a wide range of repertoire to the audience when we play at the Munro Martin Parklands.” 

Superfamous will take audiences on a ride through the best-known musical scores, from Beethoven to Bizet, to Westlake and Williams. 

“We’ve got a great selection of music, and that’s why we called it Superfamous,” Mr Matthies said. 

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“And our conductor Guy Noble, he’s someone that the orchestra has a very close relationship with.

“He’ll be the host and conductor, and he’s really looking forward to being in Cairns.” 

But QFO has even more surprises for their program at Cairns Festival. 

“We’ll have a special piece from one of the cellists in the orchestra, Craig Allister Young,” Mr Matthies said. 

“He knows the orchestra inside and out because he’s been with QSO for almost 30 years, and we thought there was no one better to write this piece for the orchestra’s birthday. 

“And we love to connect with people of all ages, especially students, and we’ll be working with 13 secondary school students from the Cairns region. 

“They will come and play with the orchestra Johann Strauss Sr’s Radetzky March as part of what we call our Prodigy Program.” 

For the musicians at QSO, it is very special to be one of the headliners at the Cairns Festival. 

“What we’re most excited about is to be at the Munro Martin Parklands again,” Mr Matthies said. 

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“It’s such a beautiful space on a late August Sunday night. I think that’s fantastic. 

“But also just to be connecting with the Cairns audience; they’re so engaging, and they love music, and to be a part of the festival’s lineup is very exciting for us. 

“And doing that on our 75th birthday is a great way to return to Cairns with a full orchestra.” 

Mr Matthies invited Cairns’ residents to come and enjoy a magical experience like never before. 

“For those who haven’t been to an orchestra before, come along and experience the orchestra in the parkland setting; you can bring food and drinks and enjoy the atmosphere,” he said. 

“Guy (conductor) and the orchestra will take you on a journey into these pieces that we love and hope audiences also love.” 

Tickets for Superfamous are available at:  https://bit.ly/3BFPveT

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