Music Masters and RSL Awards Concert

28 June 2025

In the Concert Hall

Classical Music

Enjoy an afternoon of exciting music, while honoring the 2025 RSL Award Recipient.

Music Masters and RSL Award Ceremony

Music Masters presents an afternoon of music to celebrate this year’s RSL Tribute Award recipient. This concert will feature a talented array of ensembles from the USA and Australia, who will join forces to perform an exciting repertoire of national favorites.

Linfield Christian Wind Ensemble from the USA is returning to the Sydney Opera House for their third performance, along with the Camden Community Band and Leichhardt Celebrity Brass Band. In a moving and stirring ceremony, Bernard Mosslar, the 2024 RSL Tribute Award Recipient, will be reciting the “Ode of Remembrance”. 

We welcome you to join us and delight in the magic of music, honor and tradition.

Presented by United World Concert Tours

Artists

Douglas Knechtel
Director

Murray Bishop
Director

Rae Forrester
Director

Robin Park
Army Bugler

Thomas Barter
Lone Piper

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