From cartoon rhumbas to romantic waltzes, the UNSW Orchestra will have you swaying in your seat throughout the energetic program of Perpetuum Mobile! 

The evening opens with Koehne’s neo-classical masterpiece Powerhouse, which has been critically applauded for bridging the gap between classical tradition and popular culture through his ironic exploration of an orchestral rhumba.  

We are then very excited to present Mendelssohn’s beloved and lyrically brilliant Violin Concerto in E minor which will showcase the technical virtuosity of UNSW violinist and soloist Zoe Walton. 

Rachmaninoff brings the evening to a close with the lush orchestration and soaring melodies of Symphonic Dances, which is highlighted by a uniquely off balance and resultingly eerie waltz, and a harking to the Russian Orthodox ‘Dies irae’ chant for the dead. 

It will be an evening of unbridled entertainment, drama and delight, which you will not want to miss!  

Program 

KOEHNE Powerhouse  

MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor  

RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances 
 

Dr. Steven Hillinger, conductor 

Zoe Walton, violin 

About the Soloist 

Zoe Walton 

With a musical journey that started when she was just three years old, Zoe's passion for music has led her to incredible achievements, including winning first prize at the Premio Crescendo International Competition in Italy and performing with renowned orchestras across Europe. Currently balancing her love for music with a pursuit of a Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering at UNSW, Zoe is proof that students can thrive in multiple avenues.