In Honour of Pushkin

  • Classical Music
  • Utzon Room
  • 90 minutes Subject to change
  • Suitable for all ages

“Love passed, the Muse appeared, the weather of mind got clarity new-found; now free, I once more weave together emotion, thought, and magic sound.” Alexander Pushkin

Experience a transcendent evening where the "Sun of Russian Poetry" meets the sublime melodies of the masters. This concert, presented by soprano Ayşe Göknur Shanal and pianist/conductor Natalia Raspopova, celebrates the enduring legacy of Alexander Pushkin, whose rhythmic verses provided the heartbeat for Russia’s greatest musical treasures. 

From the sweeping romanticism of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff to the vivid, folk-inspired tapestries of Rimsky-Korsakov and Glinka, witness how Pushkin’s tales of love, fate, and folklore were transformed into soaring arias and dramatic scores. 

Featuring a rare glimpse into Shostakovich’s modern interpretations, this performance weaves together "emotion, thought, and magic sound" for an unforgettable tribute to the poet who taught music how to speak.

Presented by The Artists

Event details

Artists

Ayşe Göknur Shanal voice
Natalia Raspopova piano

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Utzon Room

The Utzon Room is located on the Eastern side of the Opera House, in front of the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Best accessed through the Box Office Foyer or the Covered Concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are 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).

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