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.

An intimate, contemplative quality; sometimes melancholic, often with an exhilarating beauty

The Guardian

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

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