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Hope & Bravery - Shostakovich & Tomasi
12+ hour, 40+ min ago (391+ words) The two works on this program were written during the 1940s, during some of the most significant years and events in modern world history. One composer wrote their music during the height of wartime, and the other composer wrote looking back....
How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (267+ words) Winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, Dream Works" How to Train Your Dragon 2 is that rare sequel that"s a worthy successor to the original. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, the acclaimed adventure continues…...
Matinee with Orix Duo
19+ hour, 57+ min ago (216+ words) The haunting, elegiac textures of Bridge's wartime masterpiece find their perfect counterpoint in the radiant, heroic spirit of Beethoven's A major Sonata. From the profound introspection of the early 20th century to the sunlit architectural perfection of the high-Classical era, this…...
Metropolis - Sounds of Cinema
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (216+ words) A celebration of some of Australia's " and the world's " finest living composers, Metropolis showcases the MSO's commitment to contemporary symphonic music. In 2026, the MSO explores the fascinating world of Foley " the art of creating sound effects for film " in Thomas…...
Quick Fix at Half Six - Yoshimatsu & Poulenc
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (177+ words) Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Quick Fix at Half Six " Yoshimatsu & Poulenc'Limelight magazine Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Quick Fix at Half Six " Yoshimatsu & Poulenc 14 September @ 6: 30 pm - 7: 30 pm AEST Japanese conductor Nodoka Okisawa returns to lead the MSO in a contrasting program of French…...
Mitch Cairns: Artist's Mouth
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (374+ words) From1 May to 11 July 2026, the National Art School Gallerywill present Mitch Cairns: Artist's Mouth, a major survey exhibition of work by Sydney-based painter and Archibald Prize winner Mitch Cairns, celebrating his twenty-year artistic career since graduating fromthe National Art School (NAS)…...
In Shadows (Dalam Bayang-Bayang)
17+ hour, 59+ min ago (300+ words) A ghost story told through shadow puppetry, live music and dance, In Shadows (Dalam Bayang-Bayang) reimagines a classic tale from Southeast Asian folklore and immerses audiences in a world of shadow, sound and memory. Created by visual artist Liang Luscombe,…...
SIX The Musical
1+ week, 3+ day ago (74+ words) THE QUEENS ARE BACK! LIVE ON STAGE! The global smash-hit phenomenon'SIX the Musical'is making its royal stage return to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane from July 2026. Seen by over'3. 5 million'fans each year worldwide, streamed more than'5. 2 billion times'across all platforms, and…...
Daniel Verstappen: The Cinematic Piano Experience
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (161+ words) Belgian-international pianist-composer Daniel Verstappen returns to the Sydney Opera House following his acclaimed 2024 debut as part of his Reconnection album tour. Known for blending classical elegance with cinematic sounds, Daniel performs alongside Melbourne-based violinist Yena Choi, one of Australia's most…...
Steel Magnolias
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (85+ words) The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back " live on stage in a dazzling new Australian production. Written by Robert Harling, the timeless tale of Steel Magnolias comes alive under…...