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    • Queensland Symphony Orchestra: 2026 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition Finals

    Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music 21 Boundary Road, Mackay, QLD, Australia
    The 2026 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition brings extraordinary young piano talent from throughout Australia & New Zealand to Brisbane. Six Finalists from the Senior and Young Competitions will perform with Queensland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Benjamin Northey before a 5-member International Jury chaired by Sergio Tiempo.
    Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    Let the rhythm guide you. Led by guest conductor Jaime Martín, QSO presents an evening of sonic wonder. At its centre is Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé, a sweeping ballet score of shimmering harmonies and luminous orchestration. Featuring full choir with Voices of Birralee and an expansive percussion section, this musical fresco of colour and…
    Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    Let the rhythm guide you. Led by guest conductor Jaime Martín, QSO presents an evening of sonic wonder. At its centre is Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé, a sweeping ballet score of shimmering harmonies and luminous orchestration. Featuring full choir with Voices of Birralee and an expansive percussion section, this musical fresco of colour and…
    The Music of Video Games

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Video Games

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    From the medieval battles of Assassin’s Creed to the timeless adventure of Sonic the Hedgehog, Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings the most unforgettable video game soundtracks to life in full symphonic force. These themes have captured the hearts of millions around the world, and now they’ll fill the concert hall with all the drama,…
    The Music of Video Games

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Video Games

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    From the medieval battles of Assassin’s Creed to the timeless adventure of Sonic the Hedgehog, Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings the most unforgettable video game soundtracks to life in full symphonic force. These themes have captured the hearts of millions around the world, and now they’ll fill the concert hall with all the drama,…

    • Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Music on Sundays 3: Fanfare & Flight

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    Led by conductor Tianyi Lu, this concert opens with two commanding fanfares: Copland’s iconic tribute to the common man, and Joan Tower’s powerful counterpoint for the uncommon woman. Chausson’s Poème follows unfolding in a single arc of introspective beauty, showcasing the expressive talent of Associate Concertmaster Glenn Christensen. From there, we enter the rich world of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.…

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Music on Sundays 4: Symphonic Stories

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    With entertaining and informative hosts, our Music on Sundays concerts are the perfect pre-lunch activity in the heart of South Bank, in a convenient 90-minute timeslot. Conductor Nil Venditti leads QSO through a program of bold contrasts and vibrant textures. At its heart is Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, performed by Section Principal Irit Silver, a work…

    • Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Morning Masterworks 4: La Mer

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    Start your Friday with a touch of classical brilliance with this Morning Masterworks concert. From gentle tides to stormy swells, this concert captures the ever-shifting moods of the sea. Opening with a delightful Debussy favourite, Petite Suite, Australian pianist Stefan Cassomenos then brings warmth and wit in Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.2, a personal gift to his son…

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Maestro 6: La Mer

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    From gentle tides to stormy swells, this concert captures the ever-shifting moods of the sea. Opening with a delightful Debussy favourite, Petite Suite, Australian pianist Stefan Cassomenos then brings warmth and wit in Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.2, a personal gift to his son that shows his more playful side. Australian composer Paul Stanhope offers a contemporary response to the…
    Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    A celebration of music that moves the body and soul. From folk steps to final farewells, this concert is built around the joy of dance. At its heart is Rachmaninov’s final major work Symphonic Dances. Written in exile, it is filled with sweeping emotion, nostalgia, and the echoes of a life in motion.…
    Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances

    QPAC - Concert Hall
    A celebration of music that moves the body and soul. From folk steps to final farewells, this concert is built around the joy of dance. At its heart is Rachmaninov’s final major work Symphonic Dances. Written in exile, it is filled with sweeping emotion, nostalgia, and the echoes of a life in motion.…

    • Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Studio Sessions: Chamber Players 3

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Studio Cnr Grey and Russell Streets, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Chamber Players is a wonderful opportunity to hear and get to know the members of the QSO on a more individual level. Enjoy hand-picked chamber repertoire by a small group of our musicians as they introduce and share personal connections to each piece while you relax into a delightful Sunday…