The UNSW Orchestra presents its final concert of the year with two of the most beloved and emotionally powerful works in the orchestral repertoire.  Revealing the rich lyricism, sweeping melodies, and dramatic passion of the Russian Romantic tradition, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” explore the heights of beauty, emotion, and human expression. Rachmaninoff’s concerto is a triumphant work filled with soaring melodies, and moments of intimate tenderness. Its enduring popularity has made it one of the most cherished concertos ever composed. Tchaikovsky’s final symphony offers a deeply personal musical journey, moving from moments of drama and exhilaration to extraordinary vulnerability and reflection.

Program 

RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No.2 Op.18

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.6 Op.74

Dr. Steven Hillinger, conductor 

Owen Jiang, piano

About the Soloist 

Owen Jiang 

Owen Jiang is a young Australian-born pianist and began his piano studies at the age of five. In 2014, Owen won his first gold medal on his debut at the Sydney Eisteddfod at the age of nine and began studying piano performance under the tutelage of Peter Wang shortly thereafter. At the age of 12, Owen made his debut at the Sydney Opera House after being selected to perform as a soloist in the Festival of Choral Music in 2017. In the same year, he was also awarded a full music scholarship to study at Knox Grammar School, one of Sydney's leading independent schools.

In 2019, Owen received his Licentiate of Music Australia (LMusA) with Distinction and was later awarded a Fellowship Diploma for Piano Recital (FTCL) during his penultimate year of secondary education, presenting a recital programme featuring works by Liszt, Beethoven, and Horowitz.

Owen is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and Finance at the University of New South Wales and is preparing for his concerto debut with the UNSW Orchestra on Friday 20 November 2026 at Sir John Clancy Auditorium.