Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Performed by Warwick Adeney and Queensland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Peter Luff. Filmed on Yugambeh Country ( Scenic Rim, QLD)
The Lark Ascending is a short, single-movement work by the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, inspired by the 1881 poem of the same name by the English writer George Meredith. It was originally written for violin and piano, completed in 1914, but not performed until 1920.
Warwick Adeney will perform for the last time as Concertmaster in our 2023 Maestro concert Ode to Joy this February.
Ode to Joy Feb 17-19 2023 Concert Hall, QPAC.
Book Now: https://qso.com.au/events/2023/maestro/ode-to-joy
About the Artist: Warwick Adeney was born into a large family of violinists and trained at Queensland Conservatorium alongside three of his siblings. There he learnt with Dr Anthony Doheny, was a member of the Ambrosian Quartet, and emerged as the Gold Medal graduate of 1984.
Married to Michele, a fellow musician, Warwick Adeney is blessed with nine children, all of whom learn a variety of instruments, and the family attends a weekly traditional Latin mass. The violin Warwick plays is a Venetian instrument from the early 18th century, possibly by Carlo Antonio Testore.
Warwick Adeney played many solos, including the memorable Lark Ascending with Sir Neville Marriner, and directed many concerts. Over the years Warwick Adeney has continued to enjoy the privileged and challenging life of an orchestral performer and become something of a specialist in ballet solos and the Four Seasons along the way.
The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams is used by permission of Hal Leonard Australia Pty. Ltd, exclusive agents for oxford University Press.
Performed by Warwick Adeney and Queensland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Peter Luff. Filmed on Yugambeh Country ( Scenic Rim, QLD)
The Lark Ascending is a short, single-movement work by the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, inspired by the 1881 poem of the same name by the English writer George Meredith. It was originally written for violin and piano, completed in 1914, but not performed until 1920.
Warwick Adeney will perform for the last time as Concertmaster in our 2023 Maestro concert Ode to Joy this February.
Ode to Joy Feb 17-19 2023 Concert Hall, QPAC.
Book Now: https://qso.com.au/events/2023/maestro/ode-to-joy
About the Artist: Warwick Adeney was born into a large family of violinists and trained at Queensland Conservatorium alongside three of his siblings. There he learnt with Dr Anthony Doheny, was a member of the Ambrosian Quartet, and emerged as the Gold Medal graduate of 1984.
Married to Michele, a fellow musician, Warwick Adeney is blessed with nine children, all of whom learn a variety of instruments, and the family attends a weekly traditional Latin mass. The violin Warwick plays is a Venetian instrument from the early 18th century, possibly by Carlo Antonio Testore.
Warwick Adeney played many solos, including the memorable Lark Ascending with Sir Neville Marriner, and directed many concerts. Over the years Warwick Adeney has continued to enjoy the privileged and challenging life of an orchestral performer and become something of a specialist in ballet solos and the Four Seasons along the way.
The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams is used by permission of Hal Leonard Australia Pty. Ltd, exclusive agents for oxford University Press.
