Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra tickets
About Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth
Umberto Clerici leads us into the lyricism of Dvořák’s Symphony No.8, a heartfelt celebration of Bohemia’s natural beauty. Alive with birdsong, rustic dances and sweeping melodies, its folk-infused tunes mirror Ligeti’s colourful Concert Românesc, a spirited glimpse of the composer before his avant-garde years.
Drawing inspiration from nature’s cycle of renewal and resilience, Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth weaves a haunting dialogue between cello and orchestra. Co-commissioned by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and written for the astonishing talents of rising star Anastasia Kobekina, it is the perfect vehicle for '...a player with huge potential and almost overwhelming sincerity.’ (The Strad).
Dessner's St Carolyn by the Sea follows, thrumming with cinematic scope and post-rock energy — its breath-like string chords and winding guitar melodies unfolding like an echo from a dream. Dessner himself joins the Sydney Symphony to bring his own extraordinary work to life.
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Start date
19th September, 2026
End date
20th September, 2026
Venue
Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
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.
Directions
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.
More information about Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth
Conductor: Umberto Clerici
Cello: Anastasia Kobekina
Electric Guitar: Bryce Dessner
Electric Guitar: Zane Banks
PROGRAM
LIGETI Concert Românesc
Bryce DESSNER Trembling Earth (Cello Concerto)
Bryce DESSNER St. Carolyn by the Sea
DVOŘÁK Symphony No.8
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth at?
Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth is at Sydney's Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth?
Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth tickets start at $55.
How do you get tickets for Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth?
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How long is Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth on for?
Tickets for Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth are available through 20 September 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Bryce Dessner’s Trembling Earth accessible?
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.