Love is Love

Love Is Love – a triumphant finale from the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by David Law with narration by Ed le Brocq. This concert film celebrates queer composers through a dazzling program of colour, storytelling, and rhythmic exuberance. The journey begins with Benjamin Britten’s playful “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra,” a playful homage to Baroque master Henry Purcell that showcases the vibrant timbres and expressive potential of each orchestral section. From there the stage turns to the timeless tragedy of “Romeo & Juliet” as interpreted by two iconic composers: the dramatic, passionate version by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Leonard Bernstein’s re‑imagining of the tale as a lively, Puerto‑Rican‑inspired dance set in 1950’s Upper‑West‑Side Manhattan. The programme is crowned by a brand‑new, commissioned orchestral work from Brisbane‑based composer Joe Twist, adding fresh energy and a voice of contemporary creativity. - Benjamin Britten – “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” (Op. 34) - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – “Romeo & Juliet fantasy overture” - Joe Twist – newly commissioned orchestral work - Leonard Bernstein – “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story” Tickets and full details are available via the link in the original program info. Embrace the music, celebrate the stories, and let Love Is Love guide you into a night of unforgettable performance.