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Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
You can feel the tension in Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony. Written after he had been denounced by Stalin for writing ‘muddle instead of music’, Shostakovich’s career hung in the balance. His response was this symphony. A mighty, sweeping masterpiece that unleashes the full power of the orchestra; a bold statement that…

Australian New Goldberg Orchestra: Spring Blossom, Autumn Harvest

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Join the Australian New Goldberg Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of music that bridges tradition, innovation, and elegance. The concert opens with Reba Dance, Fang Kejie's award-winning work of raw, driving energy inspired by the spirited folk dances of Tibet. Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante follows — an elegant showcase of dialogue…

Loreto Toorak: 2025 Showcase Concert

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Experience the incredible virtuosity of Loreto Toorak. With an exciting program spanning from baroque to contemporary repertoire, hear the refined artistry of our talented instrumental, vocal and orchestral students in the stunning acoustic of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.
Editor's Choice Donald Runnicles conducts Sibelius and Wagner

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Donald Runnicles conducts Sibelius and Wagner

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
After conducting Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony on 12–14 September, SSO’s Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles returns for Sibelius’s Second Symphony. Composed in 1901–02 with a second movement contrasting themes of death and resurrection, it was embraced as a symbol of Finnish national resilience in the face of Czar Nikolai II’s russification…
Remember

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Remember

St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide 27 King William Rd, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth will lead us through an unmissable performance of Mozart’s Requiem. This monumental work unfolds with breathtaking intensity, as the full orchestra and chorus come together in a grand choral embrace. The evening opens with Strauss’s Metamorphosen, a song like work for solo strings alone, in which…
FRIDAY IN DISGUISE: A Masquerade of Italian Masterpieces

Friday Productions: FRIDAY IN DISGUISE – A Masquerade of Italian Masterpieces

Meeting Hall Adelaide 25 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
An unexpected twist on the classical concert experience — bold, immersive, and unlike anything you’ve seen before. Step into a world where music and mystery intertwine. FRIDAY PRODUCTIONS proudly presents an enchanting masquerade concert series, showcasing the exquisite chamber players from the Adelaide Concert Orchestra, alongside 4 roving opera singers…
Editor's Choice Donald Runnicles conducts Sibelius and Wagner

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Donald Runnicles conducts Sibelius and Wagner

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
After conducting Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony on 12–14 September, SSO’s Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles returns for Sibelius’s Second Symphony. Composed in 1901–02 with a second movement contrasting themes of death and resurrection, it was embraced as a symbol of Finnish national resilience in the face of Czar Nikolai II’s russification…

Duco Events: SYNTHONY No.5

RAC Arena 700 Wellington St, Perth, WA, Australia
An orchestra like no other! Brand new show - Volvo Presents: SYNTHONY NO.5 A breathtaking fusion of electronic dance music and live orchestra with guest vocalists, instrumentalists, DJ's and immersive visuals. The greatest dance anthems of the last 30 years like you’ve never heard before. Conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams New set…
Remember

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Remember

St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide 27 King William Rd, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth will lead us through an unmissable performance of Mozart’s Requiem. This monumental work unfolds with breathtaking intensity, as the full orchestra and chorus come together in a grand choral embrace. The evening opens with Strauss’s Metamorphosen, a song like work for solo strings alone, in which…
Shostakovich Ten

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich Ten

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Rebellion and revolution abound as two composers grapple with the terror and turmoil of the 20th century. Under the command of Alexander Gavrylyuk, Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No.3 is a flurry of virtuosity. Dizzying, surreal melodies portray a sense of sarcastic delight in a work that’s sometimes mischievous, sometimes tender, but…

The Harbour Agency: Damien Leith Ireland Orchestrated

Regal Theatre 474 Hay St, Subiaco, WA, Australia
Following the phenomenal, sell out success of Roy Orbison Orchestrated, Damien Leith is thrilled to announce his latest show, Ireland Orchestrated. This spectacular performance will see the award-winning artist return to the stage, celebrating the rich musical heritage of his homeland with a breathtaking orchestral twist. Audiences will be captivated as Damien…
FRIDAY IN DISGUISE: A Masquerade of Italian Masterpieces

Friday Productions: FRIDAY IN DISGUISE – A Masquerade of Italian Masterpieces

Meeting Hall Adelaide 25 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia
An unexpected twist on the classical concert experience — bold, immersive, and unlike anything you’ve seen before. Step into a world where music and mystery intertwine. FRIDAY PRODUCTIONS proudly presents an enchanting masquerade concert series, showcasing the exquisite chamber players from the Adelaide Concert Orchestra, alongside 4 roving opera singers…

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