Piano+Place with Chris Abrahams
12 July 2024
This event takes place off site at Elizabeth Bay House
Contemporary Music
A visceral and intimate salute, through the acoustic piano, to the sonic resonances of glorious Elizabeth Bay House, with ARIA-Award winning jazz pianist and member of The Necks, Chris Abrahams.
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 12 July 2024 | 6pm |
| Friday 12 July 2024 | 8pm |
Standard | Price |
| Premium | $85 |
| A Reserve | $70 |
Concession | Price |
| A Reserve | $60 |
| Under 30 | Price |
| A Reserve | $30 |
| Standing Room | $30 |
| Standing Room Unreserved position upstairs around stairwell railing | Price |
| Standing Room | $40 |
| Listening Seat Upstairs seat, no view of stage | Price |
| Listening Seat | $25 |
$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.
The only authorised agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
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9am, Tuesday 23 April 2024
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General Public tickets on-sale
9am, Wednesday 1 May 2024
Wheelchair accessible
Run time
This performance will run for approximately 60 minutes, with no interval.
A “Performance Insights” interview between Curator and Artist will run for 15-minutes directly following the 8pm performance only.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for ages 15+
Jim MoginieAn inspired collaboration, where celebrated musical minds meet a shared fascination with this city where we live
Sonic Resonance
Join celebrated Australian pianist and member of The Necks, Chris Abrahams, as he tunes into the richly sonic resonance of historic Elizabeth Bay House. The grand architecture, magnificent domed saloon, and sweeping staircase of this space offer a tantalisingly close and intimate musical experience.
Within this iconic Sydney home, with its stories of layered occupancy, shared through the entrancing and expressive sounds of the acoustic piano and extraordinary improvisation, Chris coaxes a mesmerising and meditative world of sound, demonstrating his formidable musical skills.
Chris is the master of expressing the beauty amidst space and sound. Do not miss this second performance of the Piano+Place series, curated by Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil and Ross Heathcote.
Presented by Piano+, supported by City of Sydney
Other information
Venue information
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
Elizabeth Bay House is located at 7 Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay NSW.
Elizabeth Bay House is located about 4.5km east of the Sydney CBD.
Getting there
Public Transport
Elizabeth Bay House is a 7-minute walk from Kings Cross train station, which is on the Eastern Suburbs/Illawarra line.
The 311 bus will bring you to Greenknowe Avenue, a 10-minute walk from Elizabeth Bay House.
Onslow Avenue is a one-way street, so in driving from Elizabeth Bay Road you need to turn into Ithaca Road.
Parking
The nearest reliable parking to Elizabeth Bay House is the Kings Cross Car Park, located on Ward Ave, approximately 500m walk from the house.
Rates vary depending on the time and day of your visit, but range from $8 for an hour to $15-$40 for up to 12 hours.
For full details and to book, please refer to the Kings Cross Car Park website.
Accessibility
There are steps into the house via the front entrance but for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility we can open the back gate, which has level access into the house from the road. Please ask at reception or call beforehand to arrange.
Inside the house, only the ground floor is accessible to people with low mobility, and ground-floor only tours can be arranged on request. For visitors who are unable to access other areas directly, folders with captioned images are provided. Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor.