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Sounds of Australia

Evocative and inspired

Experience the evocative soundworlds created by Australian composers in this fascinating concert of chamber music performed in the Utzon Room of the Sydney Opera House.

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Venue
Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Adult tickets from $99, concessions available
Reserve General Admission
Adult AdultGeneral Admission$99.00
Student StudentGeneral Admission$69.00
Pensioner PensionerGeneral Admission$89.00
Under 35 Under 35General Admission$84.00
Child ChildGeneral Admission$59.00
*Booking fee of $8.95 may apply. Pricing correct at time of publication, subject to change.

Red earth, lush rainforests, unique animals and beautiful birdsong: the natural world has always provided a rich source of inspiration for Australian composers.

In bringing together the sounds of this ancient land with the rich traditions of classical music, Brenda Gifford, Christopher Sainsbury, Nardi Simpson and Aaron Wyatt have created something new, and newly inspiring.  

From Simpson’s Burruguu, which explores the idea of creation of the world but also of music, to Wyatt’s Cirrus, inspired by the Melbourne sky on a bright but cold day, these works utilise unexpected combinations of instruments to explore the land and soundscapes of Australia.  

Program

Brenda GIFFORD Walimbaya (Return) 
Christopher SAINSBURY From the Deep 
Nardi SIMPSON Burruguu (Time of Creation) 
Aaron WYATT Cirrus 

Artists

MUSICIANS OF THE SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Please note, the musicians featured in the photo above may not appear in this concert.

Presenting Partner

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