Sydney Symphony Orchestra

World-renowned choral conductor Stephen Layton leads a stellar quartet of Australian voices through Mozart's most complex and mysterious masterpiece, alongside works by Fauré and Vaughan Williams. From 9 September.

Saint-Saëns' zoological fantasy comes to life with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, bringing tiptoeing tortoises, roaring lions and more to the Concert Hall stage for the whole family. One day only, 12 September.

Part performance, part guided tour, this engaging concert led by Benjamin Northey unpacks what makes Beethoven's Seventh Symphony tick — perfect for classical newcomers and seasoned fans alike. One night only, 15 September.

Umberto Clerici conducts a richly textured program pairing Ligeti's Romanian folk-inspired Concert Românesc with the cheerful, folk-drenched charm of Dvořák's Eighth Symphony. From 18 September.

National guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner (The National) joins cellist Anastasia Kobekina for the Australian premiere of his own Trembling Earth, alongside Dvořák's Eighth Symphony. From 19 September.

Grammy-winning composer and The National guitarist Bryce Dessner brings his cinematic, rhythmic compositions to City Recital Hall, including Impermanence, written in response to the Australian bushfires. From 24 September.

Following her acclaimed 2024 Sydney debut, soprano Ying Fang returns for Canteloube's lush Songs of the Auvergne, before Sir Donald Runnicles leads Brahms' intricate Fourth Symphony. From 8 October.

Rising star Isata Kanneh-Mason makes her Australian debut, pairing Beethoven's Moonlight and Waldstein sonatas with Ravel's fiendishly difficult Gaspard de la Nuit. One night only, 12 October.

In her Sydney debut, violinist Bomsori Kim brings fire and poetry to Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, paired with the irrepressible rhythms of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony. Conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles. From 14 October.

The battle for the galaxy intensifies as John Williams' Oscar-nominated score is performed live to film by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, following Han, Leia and Luke's fight against the Empire. From 21 October.

Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel performs an intimate program of Welsh folk songs, musical theatre and classical lieder, joined by harpist Hannah Stone and pianist Andrea Lam. One night only, 26 October.

Sir Bryn Terfel takes on one of his signature roles as Chief Conductor Simone Young leads a world-class cast and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs through Mendelssohn's towering oratorio. From 30 October.

Introduce your littlest ones (ages 0–5) to live orchestral music with Holst's iconic The Planets, arranged for small ensemble in an interactive, 30-minute format. One day only, 31 October.

Chief Conductor Simone Young pairs the world premiere of a new work by Sydney composer Ella Macens with JS Bach's ceremonial Third Orchestral Suite and Mozart's radiant, mercurial Symphony No.39. From 6 November.

Chief Conductor Simone Young draws the Sydney Symphony's four-year Ring Cycle to a thunderous finale, leading an all-star cast including Anja Kampe as Brünnhilde. From 19 November.

Celebrate 25 years of witchcraft and wizardry as the film that started it all soars across the big screen while John Williams' Oscar-nominated score is performed live by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. From 2 December.