


Drawn from centuries-old folk melodies from the Auvergne region of France and sung in a local dialect, these 27 songs seem to emerge from the land itself, telling stories of shepherds, rivers and the slow rhythm of rural life, ‘rich with nostalgia and summer light’ (ABC Classic). Following her acclaimed Sydney Symphony debut with Sir Donald Runnicles in 2024, Chinese soprano Ying Fang returns with her ‘remarkable voice of polished delicacy, sweetness and strength without forcefulness’ (Sydney Morning Herald) – the ideal instrument to bring these exquisite pastoral scenes to life.
Runnicles, our Principal Guest Conductor, then leads the Orchestra in Brahms’ Fourth and final Symphony, a work of intricate design and raw emotion. Milhaud’s Le Boeuf sur le Toit opens the concert with a jolt of mischief, dancing through the cabarets of Paris with hints of early jazz.
From sun-drenched song to symphonic fire, this is a program that spans landscapes and lifetimes, brought to life by artists with rare insight and soul.
8th October, 2026
10th October, 2026

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
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.
Conductor: Donald Runnicles
Soprano: Ying Fang
PROGRAM
MILHAUD Le Boeuf sur le Toit (does not appear in the performance on Thursday 8 October)
CANTELOUBE Songs of the Auvergne (selections)
BRAHMS Symphony No.4
Ying Fang sings Songs of the Auvergne is at Sydney's Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
Ying Fang sings Songs of the Auvergne tickets start at $55.
Check the top of this page for current availability and exclusive offers on Ying Fang sings Songs of the Auvergne tickets on TodayTix.