





Playing the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ.
The Times calls her ‘a star on a mission – and a breath of fresh air for classical music.’
In her Australian debut recital, Lapwood takes the keys to the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ, one of the largest and most majestic instruments in the world. And when Lapwood plays it, the Concert Hall becomes a portal into new realms.
In two special recitals, Lapwood explores the organ’s full expressive range for a program that spans centuries and sound worlds. Be among the first in the world to hear excerpts from Lapwood’s own Lord of the Rings Organ Symphony, based on Howard Shore’s legendary music for Middle Earth. Coupled with iconic moments from film soundtracks by Hans Zimmer and John Williams and the meditative stillness of music by Ludovico Einaudi and Olivia Belli, you will be immersed in an extraordinary ocean of sound.
Please note these four pieces, previously advertised, will not be performed in these concerts:
Philip GLASS Mad Rush
BACH/GOUNOD Ave Maria
BRITTEN Four Sea Interludes: Dawn & Sunday Morning
Alan MENKEN The Hunchback of Notre Dame: The Bells of Notre Dame
Step-free access with lifts and wheelchair seating, accessible bathrooms across multiple levels, assistive listening, captioned and audio-described performances, and registered service animals are welcome throughout the Sydney Opera House.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is short six-minute walk from Circular Quay, with frequent trains, buses and ferries. An accessible shuttle also operates between Circular Quay and the venue for those who require assistance.
BY BICYCLE: Bike parking is available beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Parking is available at Wilson Parking Sydney Opera House Car Park, open 24/7 with undercover access to the Lower Concourse. Accessible parking spaces are also available on site.
Organ: Anna Lapwood
PROGRAM
Hans ZIMMER The Da Vinci Code: Chevaliers de Sangreal
Olivia BELLI Limina Luminis
Howard SHORE arr. Lapwood The Lord of the Rings Organ Symphony (Excerpts)
John WILLIAMS Star Wars: The Phantom Menace – Duel of the Fates
Hans ZIMMER Interstellar: Cornfield Chase
Ludovico EINAUDI Experience
GIGOUT Toccata
Hans ZIMMER Pirates of the Caribbean: Suite