Stephen Hough performs Mendelssohn
4–7 JUNE | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL
Experience the astounding talents of Sir Stephen Hough, one of the world's great pianists, performing Mendelssohn's First Piano Concerto. Arresting and delicate all at once, this sparkling concerto will captivate you from its thrilling start until its triumphant final notes
4–7 JUNE | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL
Experience the astounding talents of Sir Stephen Hough, one of the world's great pianists, performing Mendelssohn's First Piano Concerto. Arresting and delicate all at once, this sparkling concerto will captivate you from its thrilling start until its triumphant final notes
Donald Runnicles conducts Strauss & Beethoven
13 & 14 JUNE | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL
Embark on an epic hero’s quest with Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles in this concert of myth and fantasy. Cinematic in scale, with an orchestra to match, you’ll be on the edge of your seat for the whole ride.
13 & 14 JUNE | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL
Embark on an epic hero’s quest with Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles in this concert of myth and fantasy. Cinematic in scale, with an orchestra to match, you’ll be on the edge of your seat for the whole ride.
Toy Story in Concert
FAMILY FAVOURITE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Experience this groundbreaking family favourite like never before, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Toy Story by travelling to infinity…and beyond! Led by Nicholas Buc, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra perform the complete soundtrack live to film at the Sydney Opera House, bringing Woody, Buzz and all your favourite characters to life.
FAMILY FAVOURITE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Experience this groundbreaking family favourite like never before, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Toy Story by travelling to infinity…and beyond! Led by Nicholas Buc, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra perform the complete soundtrack live to film at the Sydney Opera House, bringing Woody, Buzz and all your favourite characters to life.
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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.
Handing Back the Keys: Farewell to Terry Harper
3 June 2025
Terry Harper has been tuning the pianos at the Sydney Opera House almost as long as it has existed – first with his father, then by himself. When he hangs up his tuning fork in June, it will bring to an end an incredible story of one family’s service to music-making in Sydney.
Who Was Richard Strauss?
23 May 2025
The German composer and conductor Richard Strauss (1864–1949) is beloved by audiences and musicians around the world for his richly-textured musical works. We asked Chief Conductor Simone Young and Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles, two of the world’s great Strauss conductors, for their insights into the man and his music ahead of two concerts that promise to be highlights of our 2025 Season.
Shostakovich: The Autobiographical Symphonist
9 May 2025
Dmitri Shostakovich is regarded as one of the great composers – but what makes his music so arresting? With the Sydney Symphony performing two Shostakovich symphonies in 2025, broadcaster, writer and self-avowed Shostakovich devotee Paolo Hooke explains why his work remains so compelling and so relevant today.
“True Music Is a Revelation, It’s a Medicine”: Daniel Lozakovich Spreads the Good Word
7 April 2025
Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich is a young man full of passion for life and music. Ahead of his Australian debut in May he talks about the transcendent power of art and the ‘otherworldly’ Sibelius Violin Concerto.
Sir Stephen Hough: ‘Brahms stops us from being completely taken over by the machines.’
2 April 2025
British pianist Sir Stephen Hough returns to Sydney in 2025 for two concerts, performing the first piano concertos by Brahms and Mendelssohn a couple of weeks apart. Here he discusses the similarities between the two men, the magic in their music, and why the flesh and blood of music like this is our best defense against the soulless void of AI.
On The Road with Matthias Goerne
25 March 2025
Hit the road with the German baritone as he takes us on a journey through the works of Schubert, his own career, and the joys of the road less travelled ahead of two very special recital in Sydney this week.
The Inevitability of Lise De La Salle
21 March 2025
The acclaimed French pianist Lise de la Salle has been a star since her first public performance on French radio, aged just nine. Yet despite her career spanning four decades, in April she will make her Sydney debut – in a solo recital and with the Sydney Symphony. Meet this superb musician and hear why she is packing Mozart, Liszt and Chopin in her suitcase…
Vale Donald Hazelwood AO OBE
10 March 2025
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to former Concertmaster Donald Hazelwood (1930-2025).
New to Sydney Symphony on Demand
The Cat Empire with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
The legendary Australian band bring their beloved tunes and new sounds to a musically immersive orchestral experience with the Sydney Symphony.
