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June 2019
Steel City Strings meets the South Coast Big Band
In this spectacular show, Steel City Strings joins forces with South Coast Big Band, filling the hall with music from a variety of different styles including Classical, Blues, Jazz and Film music. This is a rare experience that should not be missed, as these 35+ Australian musicians perform great works specially arranged for this unique combination. Steel City Strings is a truly unique not-for-profit chamber orchestra of 20 outstanding professional string players from the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands.…
Find out more »July 2019
Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus by CIRCA
The thrill of the circus, the mayhem of Mozart Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling and twirling, as musical mayhem and movement fuse in this family show with a circus twist. To those who know him, he is Wolfgang, the dart-playing, pun-loving ratbag. To those who are watching and listening, he is the wigged genius Mozart. Come and discover his irrepressible spirit and vibrant compositions through…
Find out more »Thoroughbass presents The Toybox
Tickets: Adult $25 | Pensioner/Senior $19 | Child 18 & under $19 | Family of 4 $20 each Too good not to reprise, The Toybox returns in July at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta. Claude Debussy’s little-known children’s ballet La Boîte à joujoux (The Toybox) is transformed from ballet back to story-form by Inara Molinari, accompanied by a small ensemble and various noisy toys (Thoroughbass). An illustrated miniature masterpiece full of microscopic detail, it entrances young and old alike. Come on a…
Find out more »Thoroughbass presents The Toybox
Tickets: Adult $25 | Pensioner/Senior $19 | Child 18 & under $19 | Family of 4 $20 each Too good not to reprise, The Toybox returns in July at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta. Claude Debussy’s little-known children’s ballet La Boîte à joujoux (The Toybox) is transformed from ballet back to story-form by Inara Molinari, accompanied by a small ensemble and various noisy toys (Thoroughbass). An illustrated miniature masterpiece full of microscopic detail, it entrances young and old alike. Come on a…
Find out more »Thoroughbass presents The Toybox
Tickets: Adult $25 | Pensioner/Senior $19 | Child 18 & under $19 | Family of 4 $20 each Too good not to reprise, The Toybox returns in July at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta. Claude Debussy’s little-known children’s ballet La Boîte à joujoux (The Toybox) is transformed from ballet back to story-form by Inara Molinari, accompanied by a small ensemble and various noisy toys (Thoroughbass). An illustrated miniature masterpiece full of microscopic detail, it entrances young and old alike. Come on a…
Find out more »Gondwana World Choral Festival 2019: Sounds of Australia
Tickets: Adults $39 - $99 | Concession $89 - $35 Immerse yourself in the Sounds of the Australia at Sydney Opera House this July, as Australia’s leading choirs for young people come together to celebrate 30 years of Sydney Children’s Choir. The one night only gala concert kicks off the week-long Gondwana World Choral Festival, which is set to be the greatest gathering of international choirs in Australia this century. More than one thousand young singers from some of the world’s…
Find out more »Gondwana World Choral Festival 2019: Sounds of the World
Tickets: Adult $39 - $99 | Concession $35 - $89 Lose yourself in the mesmerising Sounds of the World gala concert, as the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall plays host in July to the greatest variety of children’s choirs ever heard under one roof. The one-time-only concert is part of the Gondwana World Choral Festival, which is set to be the greatest gathering of international choirs in Australia this century. More than one thousand young singers from some of the world’s…
Find out more »Willoughby Symphony Orchestra: Crowns & Tiaras – children’s concert
All tickets $26 (babies under 12 months free) Children are invited to experience a musical fairy tale adventure at the Willoughby Symphony’s children’s concert Crowns and Tiaras! Introducing children to classical music in a fun and engaging way, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, Dr Nicholas Milton AM will lead an interactive, explanatory performance with excerpts from Edward Elgar’s regal Enigma Variations, captivating children of all ages. This 50-minute concert is a unique opportunity to witness symphonies of music by Australia’s…
Find out more »August 2019
Newcastle Music Festival 2019 | Animal Tales
All tickets $8 Newcastle Wind Orchestra and the Newcastle Music Festival present 3 School Prom Concerts in the 2019 Newcastle Music Festival. The Animal Tales Prom concert is an excellent opportunity for your students to go on an exciting and amazing adventure through some much loved classical music masterpieces as well as some well-known favourites. The Animal Tales program includes two children’s stories - The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning and Henry Lawson’s classic Australian short story- The…
Find out more »Newcastle Music Festival 2019 | Animal Tales
All tickets $8 Newcastle Wind Orchestra and the Newcastle Music Festival present 3 School Prom Concerts in the 2019 Newcastle Music Festival. The Animal Tales Prom concert is an excellent opportunity for your students to go on an exciting and amazing adventure through some much loved classical music masterpieces as well as some well-known favourites. The Animal Tales program includes two children’s stories - The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning and Henry Lawson’s classic Australian short story- The…
Find out more »Newcastle Music Festival 2019 | Animal Tales
All tickets $8 Newcastle Wind Orchestra and the Newcastle Music Festival present 3 School Prom Concerts in the 2019 Newcastle Music Festival. The Animal Tales Prom concert is an excellent opportunity for your students to go on an exciting and amazing adventure through some much loved classical music masterpieces as well as some well-known favourites. The Animal Tales program includes two children’s stories - The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning and Henry Lawson’s classic Australian short story- The…
Find out more »Newcastle Music Festival 2019 | Animal Tales
Tickets (including a Convent-made afternoon tea): $25 adult | $10 school student | $5 pre-schoolers | $60 family (2 adults + 2 children) The Animal Tales Prom concert is an excellent opportunity for your students to go on an exciting and amazing adventure through some much loved classical music masterpieces as well as some well-known favourites. The Animal Tales program includes two children’s stories - The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning and Henry Lawson’s classic Australian short story-…
Find out more »IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Semi-Finals Concert
This is your chance to hear Australia’s finest young operatic talent as they compete for the coveted Marianne Mathy Scholarship. Who will rise to the occasion? Who will transport you with their voice? Who will be a Finalist? Be in the audience to find out. Each singer will perform one lied and one classical item accompanied by world-renowned pianist and vocal coach, David Harper. The programme will take you from Baroque to Britten with a special guest artist to entertain…
Find out more »September 2019
Thoroughbass presents The Toybox
Too good not to reprise, Thoroughbass' The Toybox returns in September
Find out more »Thoroughbass presents The Toybox
Tickets: Adult $35 | Child under 8 $0 Too good not to reprise, The Toybox returns in September to The Independent Theatre, North Sydney. Claude Debussy’s little-known children’s ballet La Boîte à joujoux (The Toybox) is transformed from ballet back to story-form by Inara Molinari, accompanied by a small ensemble and various noisy toys (Thoroughbass). An illustrated miniature masterpiece full of microscopic detail, it entrances young and old alike. Come on a musical journey and discover the magical secrets of…
Find out more »November 2019
SYO’s Peter Seymour Orchestra: Classical Discovery
Tickets: Adult $25 | Concession $15 | Child $15 | SYO Musician $15 Performers & Programs Peter Seymour Orchestra conducted by John Ockwell The Peter Seymour Orchestra, under the direction of leading music educator and conductor John Ockwell, performs works from the canon of Classical period repertoire. This concert is a great way to introduce people, young and old, to classical music with conductor John Ockwell giving audiences a hands-on experience of the orchestra. Additional Information: Young children are welcome…
Find out more »December 2019
Pacific Opera: The Magic of Christmas
Tickets: Adult $51 | Concession $48 | Family $110 (Admits 2 adults + 2 children aged 5-15 years) | Youth/student $23 (aged 16-26 years) | Child $15 (aged 5-15 years) Celebrate the magic of Christmas at this delightfully jubilant concert performance for the whole family. Under the baton of acclaimed conductor, Simon Kenway, the Willoughby Symphony and special guest soloists from Pacific Opera will perform all of your favourite carols in this memorable celebration of glorious music that will fill…
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