Piano+Place with Sophie Hutchings
19 July 2024
Contemporary Music
Lose yourself in the music of Sophie Hutchings as she strips back the layers, immersing you in an ethereal world of tranquillity through the beauty of the piano at Paddington Town Hall.
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 19 July 2024 | 7pm |
Standard | Price |
| Premium | $85 |
| A Reserve | $70 |
| B Reserve | $55 |
| C Reserve | $45 |
Concession | Price |
| A Reserve | $60 |
| B Reserve | $45 |
| C Reserve | $40 |
| Under 30 | Price |
| B Reserve | $30 |
| C Reserve | $30 |
$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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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 after each performance.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for ages 15+
The GuardianAn intimate, contemplative quality; sometimes melancholic, often with an exhilarating beauty
Living without boundaries
Climb on board for the ride as internationally renowned composer and Australian pianist, Sophie Hutchings, a staple of the Australian music scene, transports you to another musical realm through exhilarating music, storytelling and improvisation.
Let go in perfect harmony with the contemplative sounds of the piano and be immersed in a place of tranquillity from an over-stimulated world.
Every Friday in July, explore space and sound with iconic Australian musicians at historic Sydney locations. Join Sophie Hutchings at Paddington Town Hall for an exquisite third performance in 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.
Paddington Town Hall is located at 249 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney.
Paddington Town Hall is a Landmark, iconic building in the centre of Sydney’s fashionable Paddington District and only 5 minutes from the CBD.
Getting there
Paddington Town Hall is a Landmark, iconic building in the centre of Sydney’s fashionable Paddington District and only 5 minutes from the CBD.
Public Transport
Busses running from Central serve Paddington well; the 440 from Eddy Avenue will get you to Paddington Town Hall in 10 minutes, and the 389 line between Bondi Junction and Pyrmont has six stops in Paddington. From Central Station, you can take the T4 line towards Bondi Junction and get off the train at Edgecliff Station (5 minutes), from there the Paddington end of Oxford Street is about a 20 minute walk.
Parking
Dedicated coach drop-off spaces are located adjacent to Paddington Town Hall.
The nearest commercial parking station is located at The Entertainment Quarter, Lang Road, Moore Park.
Ph. (02) 8353 2661. Website: wilsonparking.com.au
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to Paddington Town Hall is via the Chauvel Cinema entrance on Oatley Road. Wheelchair amenities are located in the main bathrooms on the ground foyer level as well as in the back of house area off the Grand Hall on level 1.
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