Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Open Rehearsal with Simone Young
28 October @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT

Come behind the scenes as Chief Conductor Simone Young prepares the Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and this world-class cast of soloists to perform Mendelssohn’s powerful oratorio Elijah.
Take your seat in the Lower Circle and see for yourself the meticulous preparation required to realise this magnificent work. Listen as the music is taken apart, examined and put back together again and marvel at the interweaving of scores of instruments and voices.
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