Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1932 by the Australian Broadcasting Commission, The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has evolved into one of the world’s finest orchestra as Sydney has become one of the world’s great cities. The SSO performs in venues throughout Sydney and regional New South Wales, and international tours to Europe, Asia and the US have earned the orchestra worldwide recognition for artistic excellence.
2020 Season
BOOK NOWCédric Tiberghien in Recital
This event has been cancelled
Mon 14 September 7pm, 2020
This recital is a variation on the theme of Beethoven devised by the brilliant pianist Cédric Tiberghien. His refinement of sound and searching intelligence also equip him for the mercurial beauty of the fantastical flights of Schumann including the rarely-heard gem of Etude-Variations on a refrain from Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, as well as the bittersweet beauty of the Geistervariationen. Beethoven is here too, of course, riffing on popular hits of his day.
BOOK NOWTchaikovsky and Elgar - A Serenade for Strings
Wed 7 - Thu 8 October 7pm, 2020
The melodic gifts of Elgar, Debussy and Tchaikovsky are on extravagant display in these works, deservedly among their most beloved pieces.
Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro is a meeting of powerful sonority and the warmth of his expansive melodies.
Debussy’s Danses features the harp at its most celestial and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade showcases the rich resonance of string orchestra to grand effect.
BOOK NOWThe Complete Brandenburg Concertos - Directed by Erin Helyard
Fri 23 - Sat 24 October 8pm, 2020
The Six Brandenburg Concertos are among the finest examples of human creativity, each concerto is a unique window into Bach’s vast imagination.
Acclaimed Australian harpsichordist Erin Helyard guides the Sydney Symphony Orchestra through each of the six spectacular worlds of Bach’s instrumental magnum opus.
BOOK NOWLauren Zhang in Recital - The Young Virtuoso
Mon 26 October 7pm, 2020
Lauren Zhang won the 2018 BBC Young Musician of the Year competition at 16 years old, astonishing judges and audience with her preternatural musical intelligence and flawless technique.
Zhang’s recital demonstrates her gift for finding the musical core of virtuoso barnstormers like Liszt’s splashy Rhapsodie Espagnole and the iridescent textures of Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit.
BOOK NOWChristian Tetzlaff performs Bach - Complete Sonatas and Partitas
Sun 22 November 3pm, 2020
Ask any violinist – conquering Bach’s sonatas and partitas for solo violin is a life’s work.
To perform them in full is a monumental feat of physical endurance and musical prowess.
Christian Tetzlaff brings an intimate understanding to these works and delivers Bach’s genius with every note creating a truly unmissable musical experience.
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