Sa Chen Piano Recital - Australia Tour Due to unforseen circumstances this performance has been cancelled.
16 February 2025
In the Concert Hall
Classical Music
The youngest Jury Member of the 18th Chopin International Piano Competition is making her highly anticipated Australian debut in 2025. After winning major prizes at top International Piano Competitions such as Leeds, Chopin and Cliburn, Sa has now performed with prestigious orchestras around the world.
| Date | Time |
| Sunday 16 February 2025 | 8:00pm |
| Standard | Price |
|---|---|
| SVIP | $139 |
| VIP | $119 |
| A Reserve | $99 |
| B Reserve | $79 |
| C Reserve | $59 |
| Student | Price |
|---|---|
| SVIP | $125 |
| VIP | $107 |
| A Reserve | $81 |
| B Reserve | $79 |
| C Reserve | $53 |
| Child Under 12 | Price |
|---|---|
| SVIP | $125 |
| VIP | $107 |
| A Reserve | $81 |
| B Reserve | $79 |
| C Reserve | $53 |
| Group 10+ Groups of 10 or more save on this performance. Please call +61 9250 7700 to book. | Price |
|---|---|
| SVIP | $118 |
| VIP | $101 |
| A Reserve | $84 |
| B Reserve | $67 |
| C Reserve | $50 |
$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.
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Run time
Approximately 110 minutes, including one interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
This is an All ages event.
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.
BBC Classic, UKSa Chen is the most charismatic pianist of her generation.
Useful information:
“...She plays like an angel from heaven...”
Sa Chen is one of China’s most promising pianists. The Polish Government honored her with the “Chopin Art Passport” for her sensitive and profound interpretation in Chopin’s music. While a Jury Member of the XVIII and XIX International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Sa was the cover artist of the launching issue of Gramophone Magazine, as well named one of the "Top Ten Chinese Artists" by French magazine L’OFFICIEL.
After winning major prizes at top International Piano Competitions - Leeds, Chopin, Cliburn - at the age of 16, Sa has now performed with prestigious orchestras around the world. She has given memorable performances at Carnegie Hall, Washington D.C Kennedy Center, London Barbican Center, Wigmall Hall, Berlin Philharmonic Hall and Tokyo Suntory Hall.
"She can be listed among the great (historical) Chopin interpreters." - Music Weekly, The Guardian.
Presented by Harmonie International
Program
Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op.37b
-- Intermission --
Liszt: Sonata in b minor, S.178
*The programme is subject to change
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Venue information
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Getting here
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Frequently asked questions
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The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
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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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