Join me for an evening of live classical music at Hamer Hall as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs Great Passions: Radulović plays Khachaturian. The program includes Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 4, performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Nemanja Radulović on violin and Jaime Martín conducting. I’ll also be attending the 6:45pm pre-concert talk in the Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer, so the plan is to meet a little earlier, say hello, and then head in together. The talk should be a nice way to learn more about the music before the performance. This will be a relaxed, low-pressure meetup for anyone interested in orchestral music, whether you already attend classical concerts or just feel like trying something different. You’re very welcome to come solo. You can leave after the concert, or join for an optional dinner afterwards if the group feels like continuing the evening. **Links** Meetup start point: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xjaqi6gBm3z7q8ai7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xjaqi6gBm3z7q8ai7) Event: [https://www.mso.com.au/performance/2026-great-passions-radulovic-plays-khachaturian](https://www.mso.com.au/performance/2026-great-passions-radulovic-plays-khachaturian) Please check your eligibility for the promo code here: [https://www.mso.com.au/first-look-seats/first-look-seats-faqs](https://www.mso.com.au/first-look-seats/first-look-seats-faqs) **Rough timeline** * 6:20pm — Meet outside Hamer Hall * 6:45pm — Attend the pre-concert talk in the Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer * 7:30pm — Concert begins * Interval — Short break * 9:45pm — Concert finishes and meetup wraps up * Afterwards — Optional dinner nearby if people are interested **Tickets** You’ll need to purchase your own ticket for the concert. I’ve already bought mine. My seat is Stall R40, and I purchased it for $23 using the FIRSTLOOK promo code, though prices, seat availability, and promo eligibility may vary. Please check the official MSO event page and First Look Seats information before booking. First Look Seats are intended for first-time MSO audiences and have eligibility/availability conditions. **Important notes** * Please buy your own ticket before attending. * Ticket prices and availability may change. * The FIRSTLOOK promo code may not work for everyone, so please check eligibility before relying on it. * We’ll meet before the pre-concert talk, then head in together. * You’re welcome to leave after the concert if you don’t want to join dinner. * This is a social meetup to enjoy the concert together, not a formal music discussion group. **Other info** The concert runs for approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. The program features large-scale orchestral music, so it should be a strong choice for anyone curious about the drama and power of a full symphony orchestra.