The Sydney 2023 Opening Gala
5 July 2023
Revel in music from some of the world’s most distinguished pianists as they celebrate the opening of the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition in style.
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Date |
Time |
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Wednesday 5 July |
7.30pm |
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Standard |
Price |
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Premium |
$90 |
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A Reserve |
$80 |
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B Reserve |
$70 |
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Friends of The Sydney |
Price |
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Premium |
$82 |
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A Reserve |
$72 |
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B Reserve |
$62 |
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Concession |
Price |
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Premium |
N/A |
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A Reserve |
$75 |
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B Reserve |
$65 |
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Student |
Price |
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Premium |
N/A |
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A Reserve |
$30 |
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B Reserve |
$30 |
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Groups 8+ |
Price |
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Premium |
$82 |
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A Reserve |
$72 |
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B 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.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
PACKAGES
Friends of The Sydney
9am, Monday 7 November 2022
General Public
9am, Monday 6 February 2023
SINGLE TICKETS
Friends of The Sydney
9am, Monday 6 March 2023
Sydney Opera House Insiders pre-sale
9am, Monday 3 April 2023
Become a Sydney Opera House Insider to receive exclusive pre-sale access
What’s On e-newsletter on-sale
9am, Wednesday 5 April 2023
General Public tickets on-sale
9am, Tuesday 11 April 2023
In English
Wheelchair accessible
PLEASE NOTE: This event is held at Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Not at Sydney Opera House.
Run time
This show runs for approx 2 hours to 3 hours, including interval
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for all ages
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times, and children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a face mask.
The world’s best pianists launch the competition
Experience the magic and glamour of the official opening night gala concert of the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition. The stage will be filled with the pianistic talents of the internationally acclaimed jury for the ensuing competition: effervescent world pianist Tanya Bannister, the exceptional Alexander Gavrylyuk, much loved winner of 2008’s competition Konstantin Shamray, Armenian-born Marianna Shirinyan and sparkling Chinese pianist Xiaohan Wang. Artistic Director and Chairman of the Jury, Australian Piers Lane AO will round-out this very special evening of extraordinary musicians.
After the concert, and included in the ticket price, join these artists, dignitaries and VIPs for a special cocktail reception marking the start of three weeks of competition the following day.
Presented by The Sydney
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