Classical Music

From soaring symphonies and powerful choral concerts to intimate string quartets and piano recitals, discover classical music in all its forms. Discover world-renowned orchestras, acclaimed soloists and rising stars in the Concert Hall, Utzon Room and beyond.

Classical Music

Cocktail Hour with First Nations Composers

25 – 27 Nov 2027

Utzon Room

An audience gathers in the Sydney Opera House Utzon room, listening to composers.

Classical Music

Strauss’ Four Last Songs

28 Nov 2027

Concert Hall

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Classical Music

A Classical Christmas

12 Dec 2027

Concert Hall

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Love List: Australian Classical by Casey Green

Our Classical Music producer/aficionado Casey Green has written a Love List to the Australian classical composers that have inspired her and kept her sane in these extraordinary times.

  • Playlist

Australian String Quartet performs Jack Symonds String Quartet No.2

This spectacular work brilliantly showcases the string quartet through its wide-ranging breadth of expression and extremes of colour.

  • On-demand
  • Classical Music
A string quartet playing in the foyers of the Sydney Opera House.

Simone Young conducts Mahler 2

To celebrate the reopening of the Concert Hall, and a season of new beginnings, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra turn to Mahler’s mighty Second Symphony with new Chief Conductor, Simone Young.

  • Livestream