Professor Brian Cox: Symphonic Horizons
Live with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Explore the secrets of the universe with Professor Brian Cox and the Sydney Symphony, in a special event that combines ground-breaking science with the power of a live orchestra.
This concert is sold out.
Duration
Latecomers might be admitted during a suitable break in the performance and will be guided to first available seats. This concert will conclude at approximately 9:30pm (4:30pm for Saturday matinee performance).
Pre-Concert
There will be no pre-concert talk prior to this performance commencing.
Program Book
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Explore the secrets of the universe with Professor Brian Cox in this special event that combines ground-breaking science with the power of the Sydney Symphony.
Through the latest extraordinary imagery and some of the greatest orchestral music ever written, Professor Cox examines astonishing cosmic ideas and creates the links between cosmology and music, showing how both can teach us what it means to be human, and what it means to live a small, finite life in a vast, spectacular universe.
Don’t miss Symphonic Horizons a unique presentation of music and science at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
VIP Discussion Panel
Following the performance, you can join us for a special VIP experience as Brian Cox and Benjamin Northey reflect on the performance and continue the conversation, together with ABC presenter Fran Kelly. Just purchase any ticket in any reserve to the Brian Cox Symphonic Horizons and select the VIP experience for $48 in your cart*.
Program
SIBELIUS Symphony No.5: 3rd Movement
WESTLAKE Missa Solis – Sidereus Nuncius (The Starry Messenger)
MAHLER Symphony No.5: 4th Movement, Adagietto
STRAUSS Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Artists
BENJAMIN NORTHEY conductor
PROFESSOR BRIAN COX
JESS HITCHCOCK soprano
*VIP Panel Discussion tickets only available to ticket holders of Professor Brian Cox: Symphonic Horizons performances. VIP Panel Discussion performance dates chosen, must be the same date and quantity, and relative time as the purchased Symphonic Horizon performance tickets. VIP Panel Discussion tickets are subject to availability. VIP Panel Discussion start times are approximate, and will commence at the conclusion of the Symphonic Horizons performances. Approximately 30 minute run time.