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    • Anna Lapwood

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Anna Lapwood performs Max Richter

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Fresh from its 2025 BBC Proms debut, his luminous concerto for organ, orchestra and choir Cosmology receives its Australian premiere. Co-commissioned by the Sydney Symphony and written for and performed by Anna Lapwood – one of classical music’s brightest stars – Cosmology is a radiant showcase for her powerful presence and natural ability to connect. Her…

    • Donald Runnicles conducts Mahler’s Sixth Symphony

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Donald Runnicles conducts Mahler’s Sixth Symphony

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Mahler’s Sixth Symphony charts a turbulent emotional course. Across four searing movements he wrestles with hope and futility, conjuring moments of delicate beauty and pounding dread. From an innocent lullaby to an unforgiving military march, this symphony spans the full spectrum of feeling. It all culminates in the final movement…
    Donald Runnicles conducts Mahler’s Sixth Symphony

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Donald Runnicles conducts Mahler’s Sixth Symphony

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Mahler’s Sixth Symphony charts a turbulent emotional course. Across four searing movements he wrestles with hope and futility, conjuring moments of delicate beauty and pounding dread. From an innocent lullaby to an unforgiving military march, this symphony spans the full spectrum of feeling. It all culminates in the final movement…
    Editor's Choice Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Multi-award-winning violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto on his 1734 ‘Willemotte’ Stradivarius. Composed in 1947 for David Oistrakh, it reflects the composer’s intensely personal voice against a backdrop of Stalinist purges and rising antisemitism. It is coupled with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, which was completed shortly after a European tour and…
    Editor's Choice Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall
    Multi-award-winning violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto on his 1734 ‘Willemotte’ Stradivarius. Composed in 1947 for David Oistrakh, it reflects the composer’s intensely personal voice against a backdrop of Stalinist purges and rising antisemitism. It is coupled with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, which was completed shortly after a European…
    Editor's Choice Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Multi-award-winning violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto on his 1734 ‘Willemotte’ Stradivarius. Composed in 1947 for David Oistrakh, it reflects the composer’s intensely personal voice against a backdrop of Stalinist purges and rising antisemitism. It is coupled with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, which was completed shortly after a European tour and…
    Editor's Choice Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall
    Multi-award-winning violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto on his 1734 ‘Willemotte’ Stradivarius. Composed in 1947 for David Oistrakh, it reflects the composer’s intensely personal voice against a backdrop of Stalinist purges and rising antisemitism. It is coupled with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, which was completed shortly after a European…
    Editor's Choice Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Multi-award-winning violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto on his 1734 ‘Willemotte’ Stradivarius. Composed in 1947 for David Oistrakh, it reflects the composer’s intensely personal voice against a backdrop of Stalinist purges and rising antisemitism. It is coupled with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, which was completed shortly after a European tour and…
    Editor's Choice Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall
    Multi-award-winning violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto on his 1734 ‘Willemotte’ Stradivarius. Composed in 1947 for David Oistrakh, it reflects the composer’s intensely personal voice against a backdrop of Stalinist purges and rising antisemitism. It is coupled with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, which was completed shortly after a European…
    Editor's Choice Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Multi-award-winning violinist Leonidas Kavakos performs Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto on his 1734 ‘Willemotte’ Stradivarius. Composed in 1947 for David Oistrakh, it reflects the composer’s intensely personal voice against a backdrop of Stalinist purges and rising antisemitism. It is coupled with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, which was completed shortly after a European tour and…

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Genevieve Lacey & the Sydney Symphony

    City Recital Hall Sydney, NSW, Australia
    From guest soloist with some of Europe’s most acclaimed early music ensembles to commissioning new works by the great composers of the 21st century, the common thread connecting it all is Lacey’s artistic curiosity, her generous connection with audiences and her expressive musicianship. This program invites you into Lacey’s fascinating…

    Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Open Rehearsal with Benjamin Northey

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey is a superb conductor, in demand to lead everything from the great masterpieces to contemporary works and live to film concerts. In this 90-minute open rehearsal, watch as he draws on all that experience to shape Holst’s beloved The Planets and a concerto by acclaimed Australian composer…