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THE MUSIC OF JOE HISAISHI
Explore the magical world of composer Joe Hisaishi, best known for his scores for Studio Ghibli films. Podcasters Art of the Score unpack, demystify and celebrate this beloved composer, with live performances from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
THE MUSIC OF JOE HISAISHI
Explore the magical world of composer Joe Hisaishi, best known for his scores for Studio Ghibli films. Podcasters Art of the Score unpack, demystify and celebrate this beloved composer, with live performances from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Season Opening Gala
SIMONE YOUNG CONDUCTS MAHLER’S THIRD SYMPHONY
The eight horns opening Mahler’s Third Symphony set the tone for the monumental drama about to unfold. Bold and glowing, with just a hint of suspense, it’s a riveting introduction to our 2025 Season.
SIMONE YOUNG CONDUCTS MAHLER’S THIRD SYMPHONY
The eight horns opening Mahler’s Third Symphony set the tone for the monumental drama about to unfold. Bold and glowing, with just a hint of suspense, it’s a riveting introduction to our 2025 Season.
Relive the Opening of the Concert Hall
NEW SYDNEY SYMPHONY RELEASE ON DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON
The whole world watched the reopening of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in 2022 – now you can relive that extraordinary event on CD, vinyl, Dolby Atmos and streaming.
NEW SYDNEY SYMPHONY RELEASE ON DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON
The whole world watched the reopening of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in 2022 – now you can relive that extraordinary event on CD, vinyl, Dolby Atmos and streaming.
Simone Young conducts Elgar & Vaughan Williams
COMING SOON | 28 FEBRUARY–2 MARCH
Discover the best of British with two rare gems by Elgar and Vaughan Williams, masterfully led by Chief Conductor Simone Young. Concertmaster Andrew Haveron stars as soloist in Elgar’s fiendishly difficult Violin Concerto.
COMING SOON | 28 FEBRUARY–2 MARCH
Discover the best of British with two rare gems by Elgar and Vaughan Williams, masterfully led by Chief Conductor Simone Young. Concertmaster Andrew Haveron stars as soloist in Elgar’s fiendishly difficult Violin Concerto.
Upcoming Performances
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.
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.
Noa Beinart on Mahler, Wagner, Simone Young and Sydney
13 February 2025
Noa Beinart made an unforgettable Sydney debut in Das Rheingold, but this city – and our Orchestra – made quite an impression on her, too. She is making the trip twice in 2025, and shares how excited she is to reacquaint herself with the city, the Orchestra, and especially the audience.
The Sydney Symphony at Sydney Town Hall
7 February 2025
In February the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will perform four special concerts at Sydney Town Hall, returning to the venue that was its home from 1932 until the opening of the Sydney Opera House. Ahead of these exciting performances, explore some of the history of this exquisite venue.
Farewell Jane Hazelwood
25 November 2024
From the time that Donald joined the Orchestra in 1952 until now, the Hazelwood/Menzies/Pini clan has occupied the very centre of music-making in this city. But with Jane Hazelwood’s retirement after this week’s performances, that connection will come to an end – at least until the next generation…
A Spotlight on our 2024 Young Musicians Workshop
7 November 2024
Our 2024 Young Musicians Workshop was held in Parramatta from 9–11 October. Browse through some of the highlights.
Johannes Moser wants to Connect
30 October 2024
The celebrated German cellist explains what inspires him to keep performing and unpacks Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto ahead of his first visit to Sydney since 2010 – and our final concerts for 2024.
‘A Lifetime Is Not Enough to Discover This Music’: Ingrid Fliter on Chopin
22 October 2024
Ingrid Fliter is one of the great interpreters of Frederic Chopin’s music, and her connection to his music has been a lifelong relationship – and perhaps even longer. Here she speaks of her love of Chopin and her fond memories of Sydney ahead of her long-awaited return.
Hearing Is Believing: Nobuyuki Tsujii Returns
14 October 2024
Blind since birth, Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii is a phenomenon, learning scores by ear and giving performances praised for their virtuosity and profound artistry. Ahead of his long-awaited return to Sydney, he shares his memories of his first visit and the challenge of Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto.
Introducing Ying Fang
23 September 2024
The superstar soprano and star of New York’s Metropolitan Opera makes her Australian debut in September. Here she discusses studying at Juilliard, working with Sir Donald Runnicles, and her excitement at the thought of meeting a wombat!
2025 Season
Schools Program
We’re delighted to welcome you to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 Schools Program. With bespoke new content and new ways for your students to connect to the music – and all taking place in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall – we can’t wait to share an electrifying year of music with you.
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Discover a season full of extraordinary music, from the grand and exhilarating and tender and intimate. From timeless favourites to tomorrow’s classics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
