Listen to This: Discover Elgar presented by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra tickets
About Listen to This: Discover Elgar
Listen to This is an evening of musical discovery like no other, hosted by Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey.
Part performance, part guided tour, this unique event offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Elgar’s music works.
Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto is a powerful, poignant work, written in the aftermath of the First World War. It grabs you right from its famous opening chords, which seem to cry out in search of compassion, understanding – any shred of human kindness – before taking you on a journey of extraordinary emotion.
Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey explores what it is that makes this work so memorable, and why it pulls at our heartstrings. Learn more about Elgar and music at the dawn of the 20th century, and examine the influence this work has had on the century of music that has followed it.
Held at the Sydney Opera House, with no interval and a dynamic, engaging format, Listen to This is designed for curious minds – whether you’re discovering classical music for the very first time, or finding out what makes your favourite pieces tick.
Run time
No Interval.
Categories
Start date
30th June, 2026
End date
30th June, 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 Listen to This: Discover Elgar
Conductor: Benjamin Northey
PROGRAM
With excerpts from: ELGAR Cello Concerto
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Listen to This: Discover Elgar?
Listen to This: Discover Elgar runs for No Interval.
Which theatre is Listen to This: Discover Elgar at?
Listen to This: Discover Elgar is at Sydney's Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Listen to This: Discover Elgar?
Listen to This: Discover Elgar tickets start at $54.
How do you get tickets for Listen to This: Discover Elgar?
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