Beethoven classical fire unleashed

One of Geelong’s “best kept secrets” will unleash the classical fire of Beethoven next Sunday.
Orchestra Geelong will end its Classic Fire concert with Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, said orchestra promoter Neville Barwick.
The opening notes have become symbols of hope and aspiration and ultimate achievement, he said.
“Rarely has a rhythm reached so deeply into the human psyche to energise and anticipate as this one.”
Portarlington’s Mark Sheill will conduct the orchestra as it performs Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and the works from Mozart and Australia’s Alfred Hill.
Mr Barwick described the orchestra as one of the city’s unknown treasures.
“People from all walks of life from the Geelong and Bellarine community formed Orchestra Geelong 27 years ago,” he said.
“As a not-for-profit community based organisation, its mission is to make great music readily accessible.”
The concert takes place at George Logie-Smith Auditorium, Geelong College on 18 June. For more information mel.murphy@hotmail.com.