OVERVIEW
"After the last sounds of the orchestra drifted away, the silence in the hall... seemed to last for half a minute. The ovation went on and on." THE NEW YORK TIMES
Sydney Opera House will be host to the first ever Australian tour by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, Sir Simon Rattle.
Without a doubt one of the greatest orchestras in the world, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra has been led by legendary conductors: Hans von Bülow, Wilhelm Furtwangler, Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado and, since 2002, Sir Simon Rattle. Humanity is at the heart of the Orchestra’s ethos. In the words of Maestro Sir Simon Rattle, “Music is no mere luxury, but instead a fundamental need. Music must be a vital and essential element in the life of each individual.”
This historic occasion over four unforgettable concerts by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra will be covered by two programs and be a truly, unforgettable experience.
TUESDAY 16 & FRI 19 NOVEMBER, 8PM
HAYDN Symphony No.99 in E-flat Major
BERG Three Pieces for Orchestra
BRAHMS Symphony No.2
WEDNESDAY 17 & SAT 20 NOVEMBER, 8PM
RACHMANINOV Symphonic Dances
MAHLER Symphony No.1 in D
ARTISTS
BERLIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
"You measure an orchestra’s greatness not only by its heart and soul and technique, but also by its adventure." THE TIMES (UK)
www.berliner-philharmoniker.de
SIR SIMON RATTLE
Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
"Rattle threatened to take the lid off the Albert Hall…music to inhale, to swoon to, to exult in"
THE INDEPENDENT (UK)
Sir Simon Rattle’s career trajectory has taken him from being one of the most dynamic and exciting conductors around to also being one of the most revered and respected, with his appointment as Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Rattle burst onto the world stage, aged 25, with his transformation of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra into a powerhouse ensemble, noted for its commitment to new music and for Rattle’s refreshing approach to canonical repertoire and unique programming, ranging from Baroque music to jazz. Since then, Sir Simon has had long term relationships with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. His recording, including the complete symphonies of Mahler, have won accolades and fans the world over. In 1994 Simon Rattle was knighted by the Queen of England and has since received numerous distinctions.
Before being appointed (by a vote by the Orchestra) to his prestigious position, Sir Simon Rattle had been working with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for 15 years. The closer engagement between Rattle and the Orchestra has led to music-making of the highest order and a commitment to education and outreach. As audiences and critics have noted, with Sir Simon Rattle at the helm, it seems that the famed Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra can do anything.
www.simon-rattle.de
BOOKING INFORMATION
TICKET PRICES*
Buy tickets to two performances and receive 15% off the ticket price of the second concert†
Platinum $495
Premium $325
A-Res $245
B-Res $195
C-Res $160
D-Res $89
TO BOOK
Online: Click on the SEASON tab to select a performance
Phone: 02 9250 7777
Email: bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
In Person: Sydney Opera House Box Office
* Transaction fee of $5 - $8.50 applies to all bookings. All prices quoted are inclusive of GST where applicable.
Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.
† Offer available on all price reserves except D-Res and is strictly limited. Offer valid for all performance dates and tickets must be for the same reserve. Tickets must be purchased by the same customer to receive the discount on the second performance and do not need to be purchased in the same transaction. If purchased in a separate transaction, you will be charged the standard transaction fee. Offer available via phone and in person bookings only, not online. No refunds except as outlined in the code of practice for Event Ticketing in Australia. Details are correct at time of printing March 2010. Program may be subject to change. Platinum ticket buyers are entitled to performance date exchanges, where available, free of charge.