Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra Tickets
About Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
It begins with the four most famous notes in music. The legendary motif propels the entire first movement of Beethoven’s Fifth.
The power of this symphony never relents, from those iconic opening moments to the bright light of the finale. The end of the third movement is electric, strings hovering in suspense before erupting into one of the most triumphant transitions in classical music, from tension to pure release.
Returning after a triumphant Sydney debut in 2024 ‘that brought the house down’ (Limelight), conductor Anja Bihlmaier brings clarity and fire to this rich, century-spanning program.
Australian composer Melody Eötvös’ The Saqqara Bird will fill the Concert Hall with its atmospheric mystery. Inspired by an ancient Egyptian artefact, this is music rich in shifting shapes and shades.
Schumann’s Cello Concerto is an introspective and lyrical gem. The opening movement floats between hope and melancholy, followed by a gentle, whispered second movement and a skipping finale. Rising soloist Ivan Karizna, ‘a breathtaking and special musician' (Süddeutsche Zeitung), brings a freshness to this beautifully compact concerto.
From quiet revelation to enduring power, this program serves as a reminder that music can always lift us into the light.
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Start date
17th June, 2026
End date
20th June, 2026
Venue
Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Complete access information for all Sydney Opera House theatres may be found here
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle parking is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
Further information of getting to the Sydney Opera House can be found here.
More information about Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
Conductor: Anja Bihlmaier
Cello: Ivan Karizna
PROGRAM
MELODY EÖTVÖS The Saqqara Bird
SCHUMANN Cello Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony at?
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is at Sydney's Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony?
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony tickets start at $85.
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