墨尔本交响乐团公布2027音乐季阵容，其中最引人瞩目的是作曲家玛丽·芬斯特雷尔与编剧汤姆·赖特联手创作的《圣女贞德》[1]。这部新作将于2027年10月由指挥家本杰明·诺瑟执棒，与墨尔本交响乐团和MSO合唱团进行世界首演[1]。
芬斯特雷尔对这部作品的主人公有独特的理解，她表示"贞德是一个局外人，拒绝让强大的机构来定义自己"[1]。整个2027音乐季计划呈现13部世界首演作品，其中12部来自澳大利亚作曲家，包括两部来自土著作曲家的作品[1]。此外，40多名澳大利亚独奏艺术家将在这个音乐季中登台演出[1]。首席指挥杰米·马丁将在2月的开幕式上率领乐团演奏包括《贝多芬第九交响曲》在内的三部作品[1]。
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2027 season, with a major highlight being a new work titled "Joan of Arc" created by composer Mary Finsterer and librettist Tom Wright.[1] The piece will receive its world premiere in October 2027, conducted by Benjamin Northey.[1]
Finsterer has described the historical figure as "an outsider who refuses to allow powerful institutions to define her," suggesting a fresh perspective on the saint's narrative.[1] The 2027 season will feature 13 world premieres overall, with 12 of these works composed by Australian composers, including two pieces by Indigenous composers.[1] More than 40 Australian solo artists are scheduled to perform across the season.[1] Chief Conductor Jaime Martín will lead the opening concert in February, which will include Beethoven's Ninth Symphony alongside other works.[1]