China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus
10 March 2025
In the Concert Hall
Classical Music
A captivating musical journey awaits as China’s acclaimed National Symphony Orchestra Chorus joins forces with a local symphony orchestra for an unforgettable evening of classical masterpieces.
| Date | Time |
| Monday 10 March 2025 | 8:00pm |
| Standard Adults aged 18+ | Price |
| Premium | $189 |
| A Reserve | $159 |
| B Reserve | $129 |
| C Reserve | $99 |
| D Reserve | $69 |
| Concession Full-time international & domestic Students, Pensioner card holders (Aust. only) and Australian Senior card holders | Price |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $145 |
| B Reserve | $116 |
| C Reserve | $89 |
| D Reserve | $62 |
| Children Aged 17 and under | Price |
| Premium | N/A |
| A Reserve | $145 |
| B Reserve | $116 |
| C Reserve | $89 |
| D Reserve | $62 |
| Groups 8+ To make a group purchase please call +61 2 9250 7700 | Price |
| Premium | $170 |
| A Reserve | $145 |
| B Reserve | $116 |
| C Reserve | $89 |
| D Reserve | $62 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
General Public tickets on-sale
9:00am, Monday 16 December 2024
Wheelchair accessible:
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in our theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office:
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
(Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
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Run time
This performances runs for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, including 15 minute interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for ages 7+.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Useful information:
The China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus Sydney 2025
The China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus embarks on their highly anticipated Australian Tour in 2025. Join over 120 world-class musicians and vocalists, led by the renowned Maestro Guy Noble, for a spectacular choral concert at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
This unforgettable evening features iconic masterpieces such as Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦), Carmina Burana (布兰诗歌), and Yellow River Cantata (黄河大合唱). Experience the profound artistry and passion of one of China’s most celebrated choral ensembles as they bring these timeless works to life in an extraordinary performance.
Presented by Ryan Maxwell Event
About the China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Established in the 1950s, the China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus is affiliated with the China National Symphony Orchestra and is currently led by its Permanent Conductor, Wang Linlin. In 1959, the chorus made history by performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 (Choral Symphony) for the first time in the People's Republic of China. Serving as a cultural ambassador, CNSO Chorus has engaged in intercultural dialogues and promoted friendship between China and the world through music during many international tours. Over the years, the chorus has earned widespread acclaim for its masterful renditions of iconic works, including the Yellow River Cantata, Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, Mozart’s Requiem, and Orff’s Carmina Burana.
The Yellow River Cantata
The Yellow River Cantata is a monumental masterpiece created during the Second-World-War, embodying the indomitable spirit and resilience of the Chinese people. Composed in the spring of 1939 by the renowned musician Xian Xinghai (冼星海) and poet Guang Weiran (光未然) in Yan'an, this work debuted under the baton of Xian himself. The Yellow River Cantata is a timeless classic and one of the most beloved music scores in China.
Plan your visit
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, the venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat. Please be aware that some events have lock-out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
In accordance with our venue security procedures, Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags under the Monumental Stairs, prior to entering the building. Bags will be scanned by an x-ray machine, and staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling your belongings, such as gloves. Cloaking facilities will be open 60 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 60 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. However it is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly to minimise contact and queuing. Any bags larger than an A4 piece of paper will need to be checked into the Cloak Room.
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller, you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies. For more details, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events.
Please contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend.
Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House became a smoke-free site in January 2022. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
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