Willoughby Symphony Orchestra | Organ Symphony

Hear Dr Nicholas Milton AM and the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra pull out all the stops when they perform Saint-Saëns’ monumental ‘Organ’ Symphony, one of the best-loved symphonies of all time, whose famous theme was used to great effect in the cherished Australian film Babe. World-renowned didgeridoo virtuoso and proud Kalkadunga man William Barton joins the WSO to perform the majestic Earth Cry,

team@sympley.com.au January 11, 2026

Willoughby Symphony Orchestra | Organ Symphony

team@sympley.com.au January 11, 2026

Bel a cappella + Orange Regional Conservatorium Chamber Choir | Choral Colours – Orange

Bel a cappella joins forces with the Orange Regional Conservatorium Chamber Choir for a vibrant collaboration. Together, the choirs present a kaleidoscope of choral colour – bookended by Vierne’s commanding Kyrie from the Messe Solennelle and Parry’s jubilant I was glad. The program features luminous sacred works and celebrates the joy of making music across communities. PROGRAM: Combined Choirs Louis Vierne – Kyrie from Messe Solennelle Henry Purcell

team@sympley.com.au January 10, 2026

Bel a cappella + Orange Regional Conservatorium Chamber Choir | Choral Colours – Annandale

team@sympley.com.au January 10, 2026

Joshua Batty and Friends | Perfect Imperfections

Perfect Imperfections is a bold reimagining of the flute as an instrument of power, soul, and raw humanity. This journey takes us into the emotional landscapes of each listener, inviting us to find beauty within imperfection, connection through vulnerability, and uplift through music. Internationally-renowned flautist Joshua Batty pushes boundaries with all new works, including three world premieres, and deeply personal

team@sympley.com.au December 6, 2025

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SSO’s Beethoven 9 – Simone Young’s conducting is like watching poetry…

Sydney Symphony Orchestra | Simone Young conducts Beethoven 9 November 27, 2025, Sydney Opera House, NSW What is an example of great music? Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. Why is it great? It never grows old. It inspires loyalty. We hear this piece multiple times, and never get tired of it. Despite repeated hearings, it always sounds exciting and fresh. It is

Richard Wong November 29, 2025

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MSO’s New World: eclectic, diverse, rich, elevating

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra | New World Symphony November 26, 2025, Hamer Hall, Melbourne, VIC The Occasion Thursday night to brighten and inspire the Melbourne denizens as we enter the final stretch of a tumultuous 2025. Heading to Hamer Hall to hear the illustrious MSO present a new work by the Uber talented First Nation’s female musical colossus, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon

Warren Wills November 28, 2025

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What happens when nature speaks to Véronique Serret? Magic.

Véronique Serret | ‘Migrating Bird’ Album Launch May 31, 2024, The Great Club, Marrickville, NSW How great is The Great?! In the heart of Marrickville the transformed 1950’s Greek Macedonian Club was the the perfect venue for an album launch. A unique stage for a unique performance to showcase Véronique Serret’s just released album Migrating Bird. Classical music lovers will

Pepe Newton June 1, 2024

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Camerata brings the distinct sound-world of the Australian landscape to life

Camerata | From my Homeland Thursday May 25, 2023, QPAC Camerata’s From my Homeland concert on Thursday night was a celebration of contemporary Australian chamber music, with the entire program comprising of music from our home. Camerata was also celebrating 10 years as company-in-residence at QPAC, a decade of collaboration, friendship and music-making together. The concert began with Margaret Sutherland’s

Claire Matthews May 26, 2023

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Camerata’s 2023 Program, breathtakingly beautiful

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Season 2023 Breathtakingly beautiful music to feed the soul Join Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra in 2023 for a season of uniquely inspiring music all with their trademark innovation, passion, and energy. You’ll be swept up in the romance of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Serenade for Strings and revel in the Australian heartland with special guests,

Pepe Newton October 25, 2022

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SOH Concert Hall – A world class home for a world class orchestra

Sydney Symphony Orchestra | Simone Young conducts Mahler 2 July 20, 2022, Sydney Opera House Oh, how we have missed you so in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall SSO! From the point of view of a regular SSO concert-goer, on the surface not much has changed in the Concert Hall, the old white acoustic donuts hanging above the orchestra

Pepe Newton July 21, 2022

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Review: ACO Transfigured

ACO Transfigured | 7PM Wednesday, 9th September 2020 | City Recital Hall, Sydney To say that it was ‘relieving’ to attend a live concert at this point in Australia’s battle with COVID-19 would be the understatement of the year. The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) are the first orchestra to return to City Recital Hall and are amongst the first orchestras

Jeremy Boulton October 7, 2020

William Barton Birdsong at Dusk

A heady mixture of musical traditions William Barton’s latest album, Birdsong at Dusk (ABC Classics), immerses the listener in a heady mixture of musical traditions. Recorded last year in Brisbane for ABC Classic FM’s Sunday Live, the album showcases Barton’s talent as a performer-composer, demonstrating his unique ability to blend elements of ancient didgeridoo tradition with modern classical music, folk

Angus McPherson July 13, 2014

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