QSO: Don Juan & Manfred at the Concert Hall, QPAC tickets
About Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred
At just 24, Richard Strauss unleashed Don Juan, a blazing tone poem whose fearless virtuosity still challenges orchestras worldwide. Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici steers its themes as they leap, flirt, and finally sink into uneasy silence – echoing Nikolaus Lenau’s restless hero.
Australian-Ukrainian composer Catherine Likhuta follows with a brand-new commission written expressly for the colours and musicians of Queensland Symphony Orchestra – a concentrated burst of rhythm, brilliance, and lyricism.
Tchaikovsky’s giant, Manfred Symphony, crowns the evening. Inspired by Byron’s brooding hero, this vast score plunges into guilt, delirium, and fleeting redemption, its rich orchestration and sweeping climaxes stretching every section to the limit.
Experience an unforgettable test of virtuosity and vision.
Run time
2hr. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Start date
27th October, 2026
End date
28th October, 2026
Venue
Concert Hall - Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Accessibility
QPAC is dedicated to being welcoming, accessible and inclusive for the widest possible audience. Your visit to QPAC may involve some stairs. Each theatre has lifts which assist patrons with mobility difficulties to access all foyers.
Directions
BY TRAIN: Stop at South Brisbane Station, opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
BY BUS: Stop at Cultural Centre, Melbourne Street
BY CITYCAT: Stop at the South Bank ferry stop, which is only a short walk along the river from QPAC.
BY TAXI: The taxi area is located on the Grey Street side of QPAC. Free taxi phones are located in the Melbourne Street foyer, Cremorne Theatre lobby and near the Playhouse cloakroom.
BY CAR: There are a number of paid carparks available in the vicinity. We advise reviewing the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Visit Guide, for full details.
More information about Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred
The Music:
R. Strauss - Don Juan
Catherine Likhuta - Visions of Grandeur (World Premiere)
Tchaikovsky - Manfred Symphony
Conductor - Umberto Clerici
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred?
Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred runs for 2hr. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred at?
Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred is at South Brisbane's Concert Hall - Queensland Performing Arts Centre, which is located at Corner of Grey and Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, 4101.
How do you get tickets for Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred?
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How long is Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred on for?
Tickets for Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred are available through 28 October 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Don Juan & Manfred accessible?
QPAC is dedicated to being welcoming, accessible and inclusive for the widest possible audience. Your visit to QPAC may involve some stairs. Each theatre has lifts which assist patrons with mobility difficulties to access all foyers.