Sarah Grunstein Beethoven’s Last Sonatas

4 April 2024

In the Utzon Room

Classical Music

Praised by The New York Times for her “penetrating musical intelligence”, internationally celebrated pianist, Sarah Grunstein, returns by popular demand to the stunning Utzon Room to perform Beethoven’s last Sonatas.

Internationally celebrated pianist, Sarah Grunstein, returns by popular demand

Praised by The New York Times for her “penetrating musical intelligence”, internationally acclaimed Australian pianist Sarah Grunstein has performed in the United States, Austria, Hungary, Italy, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and her homeland. Reviews have likened her performances to those of Dame Myra Hess, Harold Samuel, and Wanda Landowska. As a Steinway Artist who trained at the Sydney Conservatorium and The Juilliard School, she is a sought-after pianist and educator inspired by historical performance interpretations. She has presented masterclasses in Europe, the USA, New Zealand, and Australia. Passionate about speaking with her audiences pre-performance, Sarah Grunstein returns to Australia in 2023 to perform Beethoven’s transcendent, final three piano sonatas at the Sydney Opera House. 

Artists

Pianist
Sarah Grunstein

Other information

You may also like

Stephen Layton conducts Bach, Mozart & Handel

21 & 23 Aug 2025

Stephen Layton is one of the world's greatest choral conductors, an expert in vocal music from the Renaissance to the modern day. In this concert Stephen Layton conducts Baroque and Classical masterpieces by Bach, Handel, Mozart and Haydn, featuring guest soloist Sara Macliver.

  • Classical Music
  • Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Layton conducts an Orchestra with arms outstretched

The Tallis Scholars

12 Oct 2025

Award-winning British vocal ensemble, The Tallis Scholars return to the Sydney Opera House for the first time in over two decades with an unmissable program inspired by the timeless beauty of Gregorian chant. Award-winning British vocal ensemble, The Tallis Scholars are renowned for their stunning cappella performances and exquisite recordings of sacred vocal music. The choir first sang at the Sydney Opera House in 1985, 40 years ago, and has returned five times since.

  • Classical Music

The Royal Organist

29 Jul 2025

The former organist and master of choristers at Westminster Abbey for over 20 years, James O’Donnell performs a recital of organ masterpieces on the Sydney Opera House’s magnificent Grand Organ.

  • Classical Music

Checking availability