Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra Tickets
About Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto
With a thunderous entrance from the orchestra and piano chords that crash like waves, Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto announces itself with total confidence.
Full of colour and soaring melody, it’s clear why this is one of his most beloved works.
Soloist Yeol Eum Son returns to Sydney after her standout performance in 2022. Described by BBC Music Magazine as ‘crystalline and full of character,’ her playing combines precision with poetry, making every note ring with intention.
Shostakovich’s First Symphony was his graduation piece from St Petersburg Conservatory, where Tchaikovsky studied decades earlier. It flashes with brilliance and disarming beauty. Written at 19 years old, it reveals a composer already aware of his voice. And how he could use it.
Just like Sydney composer Justin Williams – also the Sydney Symphony's Assistant Principal Viola – whose intimate knowledge of the capabilities of an orchestra shines through in his rich, melodic First Symphony.
Conductor Nicolas Ellis is one to watch, and he returns to the Orchestra following a 2024 debut praised by the Sydney Morning Herald for its ‘warmth and careful balance.’
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Start date
21st August, 2026
End date
23rd August, 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 Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto
Conductor: Nicolas Ellis
Piano: Yeol Eum Son
PROGRAM
Justin WILLIAMS Symphony No.1 (does not appear in the performance on Friday 21 August)
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No.1
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.1
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto at?
Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto is at Sydney's Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto ?
Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto tickets start at $55.
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