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SUMMARY:The Metropolitan Orchestra With Sarah-Grace Williams
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Orchestra’s 18th Met concert season ignites with a blaze of energy and colour in March performing a world premiere work by Australian composer Chris Moran titled Equilibrium. \nThis striking new work explores contrast and balance: groove and grandeur\, setting the environment for this first concert of 2026. Hungarian folk rhythms will burst to life in Kodály’s Dances of Galánta before Beethoven’s radiant Symphony No. 4 crowns the evening with classical brilliance and joyful drive. Led by their dynamic Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams\, this is an ideal opportunity to see the full complement of TMO before appearing in May with Hollywood superstar Jeff Goldblum. Tickets on sale now. \nThe Program: Chris Moran – Equilibrium *World Premiere/ Zoltán Kodály – Dances of Galánta/ Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 4 \nConductor: Sarah-Grace Williams \nApproximately 90 minutes including interval \nBookings \n 
URL:http://soundslikesydney.com.au/event/https-www-metorchestra-com-au-event-met-concert-ignite/
LOCATION:Verbrugghen Hall\, Sydney Conservatorium\, Macquarie Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:From Lament to Light – Together in Song
DESCRIPTION:The Opera and Song Collective (TOSC) presents From Lament to Light – Together in Song\, an afternoon concert of choral and vocal masterworks that traces a profound musical journey from grief and reflection toward hope and radiance. \nUnder the baton of well-known maestro Simon Kenway\, with pianist Stephen Walter\, this evocative programme moves through centuries of luminous sacred and secular repertoire. Beginning with the intimate laments of Monteverdi and Purcell\, the concert unfolds through the shimmering textures of Schubert’s Nachthelle\, Schumann’s Das Paradies und die Peri\, Hahn’s French-language Madrigal – “Pleurez avec moi”\, and selections from Mendelssohn’s Elijah\, before culminating in the consoling beauty of Fauré’s Requiem and Sir Arthur Sullivan’s The Long Day Closes. \nPresented in the beautiful acoustic of St Luke’s Anglican Church\, Mosman\, this afternoon performance invites audiences into shared listening — a space for reflection\, connection and renewal. As communities continue to navigate a complex and fragile world\, From Lament to Light offers music that acknowledges sorrow while gently guiding us toward solace and collective strength. \nTOSC brings together professional and emerging artists passionate about fine music and meaningful performance. The ensemble is known for its thoughtful programming\, educational engagement and commitment to creating concerts that are both artistically refined and deeply human. \nJoin TOSC for an afternoon of beauty\, contemplation and light — and stay to connect over refreshments in the courtyard. \nBookings: www.ticketebo.com.au/light or at the door
URL:http://soundslikesydney.com.au/event/from-lament-to-light-together-in-song/
LOCATION:St Luke’s Anglican Church\, 4 Heydon Street\, Mosman\, New South Wales\, 2088\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260315T150000
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SUMMARY:Handel\, Mozart and Mahler From The KPO
DESCRIPTION:The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Paul Terracini\, opens its concert season with three stunning works from the orchestral repertoire. The Royal Fireworks Suite by Handel will bring joy to all with its well-known rousing tunes. Australian pianist\, Vatche Jambazian will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor\, a masterful and expressive work. Finally\, Mahler’s epic 1st Symphony\, “Titan” will complete the programme. \nThe program: Handel Royal Fireworks Suite/ Mozart Piano Concerto No 20 in D minor K466/ Mahler Symphony No 1 ‘Titan’ \nThe performers” Paul Terracini\, conductor /  Vatche Jambazian\, piano / The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra \nBookings: https://www.kpo.org.au/current/home/concerts/103-march
URL:http://soundslikesydney.com.au/event/handel-mozart-and-mahler-from-the-kpo/
LOCATION:The Concourse Concert Hall\, 409\, Victoria Avenue\, Chatswood\, NSW\, 2067\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Shanghai Symphony Orchestra To Tour
DESCRIPTION:The pioneering Shanghai Symphony Orchestra under Conductor and Music Director Long Yu\, will undertake a landmark tour of Australia\, New Zealand and Singapore in March 2026\, in a historic collaboration\, performing music from both Eastern and Western traditions.\n\nFounded in 1879\, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is Asia’s oldest orchestra and a driving force in shaping China’s classical music landscape across three centuries. It is internationally recognised for its performance on the Oscar and Grammy-winning soundtrack to Crouching Tiger\, Hidden Dragon\, a landmark in Chinese musical and cinematic history. The Orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall\, the Berliner Philharmonie\, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw\, the BBC Proms and the Edinburgh International Festival.\n\n\nThe 2026 tour features works by two of China’s most prominent contemporary composers\, Elliot Leung\, the youngest-ever recipient of the 2023 Huabiao Award for Outstanding Composer\, and Qigang Chen\, praised by The Guardian for achieving a “sustained dialogue between Chinese and Western classical and cultural traditions.” A vibrant centrepiece of the program is Leung’s Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours – an evocative ten-movement suite\, with each piece inspired by a traditional Chinese dish. These works are presented alongside masterpieces by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov\, featuring celebrated soloists Jian Wang (cello) and rising star Serena Wang (piano)\, who makes her Australasian debut.\n\nThe Program\nMELBOURNE\, Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, 13 March 2026\nElliot Leung: Selections from Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours\nQigang Chen: Piano Concerto Er Huang (soloist: Serena Wang)\n—\nRachmaninov: Symphony No. 2\n\nSYDNEY\, Sydney Opera House\, 15 March 2026\nElliot Leung: Selections from Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours\nTchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme (soloist: Jian Wang)\n—\nRachmaninov: Symphony No. 2\n\nAUCKLAND Auckland Arts Festival\, 19 March 2026\nElliot Leung: Selections from Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours\nTchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme (soloist: Jian Wang)\n—\nTchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 (soloist: Serena Wang)\n\nAUCKLAND\, Auckland Arts Festival\, 20 March 2026\nElliot Leung: Selections from Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours\nQigang Chen: Piano Concerto Er Huang (soloist: Serena Wang)\n—\nRachmaninov: Symphony No. 2\n\nSINGAPORE\, Esplanade Concert Hall\, 23 March 2026\nTchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 (soloist: Serena Wang)\n—\nRachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2\nElliot Leung: Selections from Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours\n\n\nPRICES: From $69 + booking fee\nINSIDERS ON-SALE: Tuesday 22 July\, 9am AEST\nWHAT’S ON PRE-SALE: Wednesday 23 July\, 9am AEST\nGENERAL PUBLIC ON-SALE: Friday 25 July\, 9am AEST\nBookings
URL:http://soundslikesydney.com.au/event/shanghai-symphony-orchestra-to-tour/
LOCATION:Concert Hall\, Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Sydney Chamber Choir Presents Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:Sydney Chamber Choir conducted by Sam Allchurch performs Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana in the version for two pianos and percussion brought vividly to life with three outstanding soloists and the pure\, luminous sound of Sydney Children’s Choir. \nSoloists soprano Celeste Lazarenko\, tenor Louis Hurley and baritone Simon Meadows are joined by pianists Luke Byrne and Jem Harding with percussionist Jess Ciampa in this transcription that Orff himself created\, \nFew works command such instant recognition as Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. From the electrifying opening O Fortuna to moments of shimmering tenderness\, this choral masterpiece celebrates the passions\, fortunes and follies of life with irresistible energy. \nBalancing Orff’s exuberance are Nardi Simpson’s Dharriwaa – Narran Lakes Dreaming and Paul Stanhope’s I am Martuwarra\, two Australian works that celebrate in language and song deep connections to Country\, alongside David Conte’s radiant and lyrical Invocation and Dance. \nArtists: Sydney Chamber Choir/Sydney Children’s Choir/Sam Allchurch | Conductor/ Celeste Lazarenko | Soprano/\nLouis Hurley | Tenor/ Simon Meadows | Baritone/ Luke Byrne | Piano/ Jem Harding | Piano/ Jess Ciampa | Percussion \nBookings: https://www.sydneychamberchoir.org/carmina-burana-1 \nhttps://www.cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/events/carmina-burana/ \nor call CRH Box Office 8256 2222 \nTickets: $110/$100 to $60/$50\nStudents and Under 30s $30
URL:http://soundslikesydney.com.au/event/sydney-chamber-choir-presents-carmina-burana/
LOCATION:City Recital Hall\, 2 Angel Place\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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