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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.
Featured Editor's Choice The Strauss Gala

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: The Strauss Gala

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Celebrate the Waltz King’s 200th birthday as maestro Gábor Káli and the QSO perform some of his most popular works, from the Gypsy Baron Overture to The Blue Danube and the Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka – a musical depiction of gossip. Another highlight is the Emperor Waltz of 1889. Written when Emperor Franz Joseph I…
Daniel Lozakovich performs Sibelius’ Violin Concerto

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…
Featured Editor's Choice The Strauss Gala

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: The Strauss Gala

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Celebrate the Waltz King’s 200th birthday as maestro Gábor Káli and the QSO perform some of his most popular works, from the Gypsy Baron Overture to The Blue Danube and the Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka – a musical depiction of gossip. Another highlight is the Emperor Waltz of 1889. Written when Emperor Franz Joseph I…
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…
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
Fancy a good practical joke? Richard Strauss wrote Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche (Merry Pranks) about a German folk hero who loved getting up to no good. It’s always fun to hear musical comedy from a serious composer, and we’ll be cracking a smile with you in the Concert Hall. Erich…
An Evening of Fairy Tales

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: An Evening of Fairy Tales

Costa Hall, Geelong Deakin University, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, 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.
Don Quixote

West Australian Ballet: Don Quixote

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Choreographed by renowned Australian Prima Ballerina, Dame Lucette Aldous AC (after Marius Petipa’s original), Don Quixote celebrates the best that classical ballet has to offer. From fiery romance to laugh-out-loud humour, this production pushes the dancers to their limits with demanding choreography.
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…

The Harbour Agency: Damien Leith Ireland Orchestrated

State Theatre, Sydney 49 Market St, Sydney, NSW, 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…
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.

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