Wata: a gathering for songmen, improvising soloists and orchestra
ONE NIGHT ONLY | 24 July
In one of the most innovative and energising works for 2024, composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky brings the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Yolŋu songmen Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred and David Yipininy Wilfred together in a work that celebrates the musical traditions of the Ngukurr people in Arnhem Land.
ONE NIGHT ONLY | 24 July
In one of the most innovative and energising works for 2024, composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky brings the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Yolŋu songmen Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred and David Yipininy Wilfred together in a work that celebrates the musical traditions of the Ngukurr people in Arnhem Land.
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
2 & 3 AUGUST AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
The iconic blast of the horns at the beginning of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony is the first of many power-packed moments in this program of dramatic contrasts. Conductor Pietari Inkinen draws out all the passion and colour of this immortal work.
2 & 3 AUGUST AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
The iconic blast of the horns at the beginning of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony is the first of many power-packed moments in this program of dramatic contrasts. Conductor Pietari Inkinen draws out all the passion and colour of this immortal work.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra with Jess Gillam
OPENS THIS WEEK | 18 & 19 JULY
Rising saxophone superstar Jess Gillam makes her Sydney Symphony Orchestra debut in this concert featuring energetic music from Rachmaninov, Ravel and Michael Nyman's Where the Bee Dances, live at the Sydney Opera House.
OPENS THIS WEEK | 18 & 19 JULY
Rising saxophone superstar Jess Gillam makes her Sydney Symphony Orchestra debut in this concert featuring energetic music from Rachmaninov, Ravel and Michael Nyman's Where the Bee Dances, live at the Sydney Opera House.
The Symphonic World of Dance
A SYDNEY SYMPHONY FAMILY EVENT
Conducted by Umberto Clerici, this will be a lively and energetic 45 minute concert in a relaxed setting suitable for the whole family.
A SYDNEY SYMPHONY FAMILY EVENT
Conducted by Umberto Clerici, this will be a lively and energetic 45 minute concert in a relaxed setting suitable for the whole family.
Upcoming Performances
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What’s New on Backstage News
Interviews with the world’s biggest soloists, dissecting the greatest music, and sneak peeks behind the scenes – find out everything happening at the Sydney Symphony right now.
Two Cultures, One World: Deborah Cheetham Fraillon on Eumeralla
4 July 2024
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO is many things: Yorta Yorta/Yuin woman, trained soprano and award-winning composer. As she explains, she had to call on all those parts of her identity when writing Eumeralla: A War Requiem for Peace – an ambitious, large-scale choral work that receives its Sydney premiere in September.
Olivier Latry: The King of the King of Instruments
21 June 2024
As a Deutsche Grammophon recording artist, teacher at the Paris Conservatoire and one of the titled organists at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, Olivier Latry is one of the world’s most celebrated organists. Ahead of his return to Sydney, we discuss his place in the rich tradition of French organ music and the unique instrument at the Sydney Opera House.
Something in the Wata
14 June 2024
Paul Grabowsky has spent two decades exploring ways to combine ‘Western’ musical tradition with the traditions of the world’s oldest-continuing culture. With Wata, which receives its Sydney premiere this July, he has arrived somewhere new, old, familiar and unique all at the same time.
A Magical Atmosphere: Xavier de Maistre on the Beauty of the Harp
7 June 2024
People thought Xavier de Maistre was mad to leave his job with the Vienna Philharmonic and strike out solo. But nearly 20 years later, having expanded the repertoire and redefined the possibilities for his instrument, he's never been happier with his choice.
Alexander Melnikov: The Reluctant Virtuoso
4 June 2024
He is one of the world’s most celebrated pianists, but ahead of his Sydney Symphony debut Alexander Melnikov explains that it is the music that keeps him motivated – composers like Shostakovich, Schubert, Debussy and Brahms – not any sense of his own importance.
‘This is who we are.’ Dalia Stasevska on the music of Finland
24 May 2024
Dalia Stasevska has fast become one of the leading younger conductors in the world. As she prepares to make her long-awaited Sydney Symphony debut with an all-Finnish program in July, she describes how her parents set her on her musical path, and why Finns identify so closely with art – and especially with music.
Introducing Giordano Bellincampi
10 May 2024
The Italian-born Danish trombonist-turned conductor makes his Sydney debut in June, though he is intimately familiar with this part of the world – he has been Music Director of the Auckland Philharmonia for nearly a decade. Here he discusses his musical history and the program of Shostakovich and Strauss he is bringing to the Orchestra.
Joyce Yang on Grieg’s Piano Concerto: ‘It Lives on its Own Planet’
7 May 2024
Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang explores Grieg’s Piano Concerto, a unique work she says ‘doesn't sound like anything else,’ ahead of her performances with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in May.
Beethoven in a hall of mirrors: John Adams and Absolute Jest
1 May 2024
The Australian String Quartet and conductor Anja Bihlmaier discuss inspiration, collaboration and the 'ecstasy' of Beethoven ahead of their collaboration with the Sydney Symphony in June.
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