


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

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.
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.
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