• Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Daniel Lozakovich performs Sibelius’ Violin Concerto

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    This concert is an incredible opportunity to experience this extraordinary artist performing a work that showcases every bit of his ability. As the violin enters above shimmering strings, Sibelius captures the icy beauty of his native Finland. There’s a sense of vastness and weightlessness that’s simply beautiful to experience. Lozakovich's…

    West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Winter Daydreams – Matinee

    Heath Ledger Theatre 174 William St, Perth, WA, Australia
    Tchaikovsky’s glorious First Symphony is an evocative ode to winter that captures the beauty and melancholy of the season. Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor, Umberto Clerici, returns to both conduct and perform in Tchaikovsky’s lush and lyrical Nocturne.

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Discover Sibelius

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Discover the genius of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius through this guided concert presentation by Benjamin Northey, members of the MSO and Melbourne Youth Orchestra. Featuring his most iconic works including Finlandia and highlights from his symphonies and Violin Concerto, this concert will be illuminating and inspiring no matter how familiar you are…
    Winter Daydreams

    West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Winter Daydreams

    Winthrop Hall Perth, WA, Australia
    Tchaikovsky’s glorious First Symphony is an evocative ode to winter that captures the beauty and melancholy of the season. Saint-Saëns’ compact and mercurial Cello Concerto overflows with melodic inspiration, lyrical and passionate. Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor, Umberto Clerici, returns to both conduct and make his WASO concerto debut.

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Daniel Lozakovich performs Sibelius’ Violin Concerto

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    This concert is an incredible opportunity to experience this extraordinary artist performing a work that showcases every bit of his ability. As the violin enters above shimmering strings, Sibelius captures the icy beauty of his native Finland. There’s a sense of vastness and weightlessness that’s simply beautiful to experience. Lozakovich's…

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Symphony in a Day

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Principal Conductor Benjamin Northey leads community musicians alongside musicians of the MSO in this special side-by-side performance. Applications to participate open 12 February 2025!
    Winter Daydreams

    West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Winter Daydreams

    Winthrop Hall Perth, WA, Australia
    Tchaikovsky’s glorious First Symphony is an evocative ode to winter that captures the beauty and melancholy of the season. Saint-Saëns’ compact and mercurial Cello Concerto overflows with melodic inspiration, lyrical and passionate. Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor, Umberto Clerici, returns to both conduct and make his WASO concerto debut.

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Daniel Lozakovich performs Sibelius’ Violin Concerto

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    This concert is an incredible opportunity to experience this extraordinary artist performing a work that showcases every bit of his ability. As the violin enters above shimmering strings, Sibelius captures the icy beauty of his native Finland. There’s a sense of vastness and weightlessness that’s simply beautiful to experience. Lozakovich's…
    An Evening of Fairy Tales

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: An Evening of Fairy Tales

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Since time immemorial, fairy tales have been a source of fantasy and wonder for the world’s greatest composers. Let your imagination run free as magical music from the worlds of ballet and opera conjure up princes, evil stepsisters and a fairy godmother.
    Stephen Hough performs Brahms

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Stephen Hough performs Brahms

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    In the hands of Sir Stephen Hough, ‘Brahms’ concertos have rarely sounded more brilliant, energetic and innovative’ (The Sunday Times). When you experience the stormy opening you’ll understand why this piece is considered one of the great piano concertos – but keep listening for the gorgeous slow movement, before it…

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