Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek presented by Musica Viva Australia | Sydney tickets
Sydney, New South Wales

Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek presented by Musica Viva Australia | Sydney tickets

Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano by Debussy, Szymanowski and Stravinsky.
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About Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek presented by Musica Viva Australia | Sydney

THE FAIRY’S KISS

Prepare to be kissed by a fairy, haunted by a dream and transformed by music when Canadian virtuoso violinist Leila Josefowicz and fellow-Canadian pianist John Novacek bring their fantastical tales and captivating sounds to tour Australia. Josefowicz and Novacek have been playing together since they were eight, and their enduring partnership creates a bond on stage which is, quite simply, magic. 

Let this feisty duo transform your night with ravishing music by Stravinsky, Szymanowski and Debussy, plus a new commission from Ivor Novello Award-winning UK composer Charlotte Bray.

Categories

Concerts

Start date

20th July, 2026

End date

20th July, 2026

Venue

City Recital Hall

2 Angel Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000

Accessibility

City Recital Hall is wheelchair accessible.

Directions

GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: City Recital Hall is steps away from the Wynyard light rail stop, a five-minute walk from Wynyard and Martin Place train stations and numerous bus routes along Martin Place.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking operates a car park next to City Recital Hall at 123 Pitt Street, Sydney. Accessible parking spaces are available in the car park beside the venue elevators. Patrons can access the Hall directly using the car park lifts from one hour prior to performance start times.

More information about Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek presented by Musica Viva Australia | Sydney

‘Josefowicz is magnificent throughout, whether negotiating ferocious technical challenges or playing with gentle lyrical wonder.’ — The Strad

‘Stravinsky’s The Fairy’s Kiss allowed Josefowicz and Novacek the chance to pull out all the stops they’d held in reserve in a flurry of full-force virtuosity that rose to a pyrotechnical conclusion.’ — San Francisco Classical Voice

ARTISTS

Violin: Leila Josefowicz

Piano: John Novacek

PROGRAM

DEBUSSY Sonata for Violin and Piano

SZYMANOWSKI Mythes, Op. 30

Charlotte BRAY Mriya*

STRAVINSKY Divertimento from Le Baiser de la fée

*Commissioned by Musica Viva Australia & Wigmore Hall. Australian premiere.

Frequently asked questions

Which theatre is Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek presented by Musica Viva Australia | Sydney at?

Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek presented by Musica Viva Australia | Sydney is at Sydney's City Recital Hall, which is located at 2 Angel Place, Sydney, 2000.

How much are tickets for Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek presented by Musica Viva Australia | Sydney?

Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek presented by Musica Viva Australia | Sydney tickets start at $85.

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