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    • Editor's Choice

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Maestro 6 – La Mer

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    Guest conductor Eduardo Strausser explores the sea’s changing moods, from Debussy’s Petite Suite and Ravel’s Une Barque sur l’océan to Paul Stanhope’s Ocean Planet, a meditation on the beauty and fragility of our oceans. The fluid orchestration, vivid colours and restless movement of the titular work, Debussy’s La Mer, parallel the…

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Morning Masterworks 4: La Mer

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    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…

    • Editor's Choice Symphonic Stories

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Music on Sundays 4: Symphonic Stories

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    Enjoy the artistry of Italian-Turkish conductor Nil Venditti in the QSO’s final concert for August, presented by Ed Le Brocq. Copland’s Clarinet Concerto – featuring QSO Section Principal Irit Silver – anchors a program including Bacewicz’s Overture, Gershwin’s Promenade (Walking the Dog; The Real McCoy), Bernstein’s Three Dance Variations from Fancy Free, Mozart’s…
    The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand

    GK Live: The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand

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    Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in The Way We Were, a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider. More than a tribute, The Way We Were is a heartfelt journey through the songs and stories that defined an era and an icon. A spectacular celebration of Barbra Streisand’s…

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

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    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.…

    • The Music of Video Games

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Video Games

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    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,…
    Keys to Life

    Jayson Gillham: Keys to Life – Jayson Gillham and Iyad Sughayer

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    Jayson Gillham returns to Australian stages alongside his close friend and fellow pianist Iyad Sughayer, making his Australian debut. There is something special about two friends sharing a stage. Festive, joyful and alive with the sheer pleasure of playing together, this is an evening that celebrates the beauty of what…
    Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Maestro 5: Ravel & MacMillan

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    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…

    QPAC: Pemulwuy!

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    Last seen in 2023, the Pemulwuy! National Male Voice Festival Finale Concert is returning to QPAC to celebrate the mighty sound of 400 voices from throughout the country. The triennial festival is a multi-generational gathering of male singers of all ages and backgrounds. Choristers unite for a two day workshop in Brisbane,…

    • Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Rising Stars

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    A stage for tomorrow’s most exciting performers. 2024 Lev Vlassenko Winner Reuben Tsang brings elegance and clarity to Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23, before Jake Lyle (baritone) and Rebecca Goobanko (soprano) take the stage for a selection of operatic favourites from Mozart, Rossini and Lehár. The program also features Alice Chance’s bright and expressive Colourburst, Holly Harrison’s high-energy Fizzin’ Fury, and Dvořák’s spirited Scherzo capriccioso. With conductor Luke Dollman at the podium, this…