HOPE & BRAVERY: SHOSTAKOVISH & TOMASI NEW ZEALAND TOUR TICKETS 2026

All You Need To Know About Hope & Bravery: Shostakovich & Tomasi

Hope & Bravery: Shostakovich & Tomasi is a concert programme presenting two significant works from the 1940s. Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, composed during the Siege of Leningrad, emerged as a powerful symbol of resilience and hope, while Henri Tomasi’s Saxophone Concerto, written in 1949 following his service in the French Army, conveys his experiences with remarkable intensity.

The programme features classical saxophonist Steven Banks in his debut with the orchestra, performing the demanding solo part and highlighting the saxophone’s rarely heard orchestral voice. Under the baton of American conductor Jonathon Heyward, these works are brought to life with emotional depth and dramatic impact, offering audiences a compelling exploration of courage, reflection and artistic triumph.

Upcoming Hope & Bravery: Shostakovich & Tomasi 2026 Australian Tour

This tour features two remarkable works from the 1940s, a decade shaped by some of the most significant events in modern history. Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, composed during the Siege of Leningrad, was originally broadcast into the streets as a powerful symbol of hope and resilience amid war and famine.

Henri Tomasi’s Saxophone Concerto, written in 1949 shortly after his service directing a French Army military band, highlights the saxophone in a rarely heard orchestral role. Audiences can enjoy Steven Banks making his debut in this demanding solo part, with American conductor Jonathon Heyward leading the orchestra in performances that convey the intensity, drama and emotional depth of both works.

Upcoming Hope & Bravery: Shostakovich & Tomasi 2026 Australian Tour Dates

October 15th & 17th, 2026- Hamer Hall

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