Sydney, New South Wales

Listen to This: Discover Sibelius presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra tickets

Name: Listen to This: Discover Sibelius presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Start: 2025-07-22
End: 2025-07-22
Location: City Recital Hall

Join Benjamin Northey and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for Listen to This, a concert helping you understand, explore, and listen to orchestral music like never before.

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Listen to This: Discover Sibelius tickets

About Listen to This: Discover Sibelius

Introducing Listen to This, an evening of musical discovery like no other, hosted by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Conductor in Residence, Benjamin Northey.

Have you ever wondered how a piece of music can touch your heart and send tingles down your spine? Part performance, part guided tour, this unique event offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Sibelius' triumphant Second Symphony works. Experience sections of the orchestra highlighted in live demonstrations paired with thoughtful discussions of the music, helping you feel the breathtaking impact of one of the greatest symphonies ever written.

Listen to This carries on the legacy of beloved conductor and educator, Richard Gill and his Discovery series, making the joy and magic of classical music accessible and inspiring for everyone.

Held at City Recital Hall, with no interval and a dynamic, engaging format, Listen to This is the perfect concert for all—whether you’re discovering classical music for the very first time, or finding out what makes your favourite pieces tick.

Join us for an unforgettable night of storytelling through music, shared by one of Australia’s most-loved conductors.

Run time

No Interval.

Venue

City Recital Hall

Start date

22nd July, 2025

End date

22nd July, 2025

Venue

City Recital Hall

2 Angel Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000

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Accessibility

City Recital Hall is wheelchair accessible.

Directions

GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: City Recital Hall is steps away from the Wynyard light rail stop, a five-minute walk from Wynyard and Martin Place train stations and numerous bus routes along Martin Place.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking operates a car park next to City Recital Hall at 123 Pitt Street, Sydney. Accessible parking spaces are available in the car park beside the venue elevators. Patrons can access the Hall directly using the car park lifts from one hour prior to performance start times.