Utzon Music Series
Brodsky Quartet
The legendary string quartet weaves musical magic with four voices as they demonstrate the art of the fugue from Bach to Beethoven.
In the Utzon Room
Pre-sale and on-sale information
Multipacks
On sale 9am, Tuesday 4 December.
Single Tickets
Pre-sale timings:
- Insider Member Priority – 9am, Tuesday 8 January.
- What’s On e-newsletter pre-sale – 9am, Wednesday 9 January.
General public on sale 9am, Friday 11 January.
One performance on Sunday, 5 May 2019.
Sunday, 5 May 2019 at 3pm
Standard tickets from $109 + $8.50 Booking Fee per transaction
| Ticket | Unreserved Seating |
|---|---|
| Standard |
$109 |
| Under 30 | $35 |
| Insiders (Saver 20% on this performance) |
$87 |
| Subscription (Purchase 3+ events and save) |
$87 |
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 authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below.
This show runs for approximately 90 mins with no interval.
Should ticket holders arrive late, they will be let in at an appropriate moment.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
In English | Audio loop available & wheelchair accessible | No language barrier
Find out more information about accessibility at the Sydney Opera House.
Suitable for all ages
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0-23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 years of age must hold a valid ticket.
“Fiercely focused, blazing with integrity, and brilliantly imagined"
The Telegraph UK
Brodsky's Art of Fugue
A natural curiosity and insatiable desire to explore has propelled the Brodsky Quartet in many artistic directions, placing them at the very forefront of the international chamber music scene. Established in 1972, the Quartet continues to have a rich, varied and exciting musical life with an energy and craftsmanship that has attracted numerous awards and accolades worldwide. The Brodsky’s concerts are always designed to intrigue and seduce, in this case, the quartet explores the art of the fugue, beginning naturally with Bach’s ultimate example, the Art of Fugue and ending with Beethoven’s profound Great Fugue. The Quartet champions the music of Shostakovich, whose Quartet No.8 is the afternoon’s centrepiece. The Brodsky Quartet’s distinctive voices weave a seductive web of sound.
Gina McCormack, violin
Ian Belton, violin
Paul Cassidy, viola
Jacqueline Thomas, cello
Presented by Sydney Opera House.
Program
J.S. BACH
The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 – Selections
MOZART
Adagio and Fugue K.546
SHOSTAKOVICH
Quartet No. 8
MENDELSSOHN
Fugue from 4 Pieces, Op. 81
BEETHOVEN
Grosse Fugue, Op.133
Masterclass
Following your concert, share an intimate ‘behind the scenes’ experience with our Utzon Music Series artists.
The acclaimed Brodsky Quartet will share insights into their extensive and intimate knowledge of chamber performance and repertoire, while leading pre-professional musicians in an intimate and enlightening masterclass setting.
The Utzon Music Series Masterclasses are enabled by Jillian Segal AM and John Roth through the Yarranabbe Foundation.
A note from Yarmila Alfonzetti, Series Curator
It’s quite impossible for me to articulate how much I adore this quartet and its individual members. These are four outstanding human beings – witty, charming, equal parts irreverent and deadly serious, intense, worldly and oh so experienced. What the Brodskys don’t know about string quartet music simply isn’t worth knowing. There aren’t enough pages in this brochure for me to share all that I have learnt from spending time with these wonderful musicians, but I will be forever grateful to them for teaching me that music is a story and there is always, always something more to be found behind the notes themselves.
Make the most of your experience...
Tickets and Prepaid Food & Beverage
Add a drinks voucher or drinks with a cheese platter to your purchase and redeem it at any of the foyer bars inside the Opera House – perfect for a pre-show or interval refreshment.
Tour & Dine
Join us for a meal at Opera Bar before or after your guided Sydney Opera House Tour. We’ve picked our favourites - beer battered fish & chips, rump steak or a seasonal vegetarian meal option*. No reservations needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the authorised ticket sellers for this event?
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable.
The Sydney Opera House is the only authorised ticket seller for Events at the Sydney Opera House, unless we specify on our website that there are other authorised ticket sellers for a specific event.
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Can I take photos during the event?
Unfortunately, you can't take photos during this event.
What are the transport options to the Opera House?
You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a 6 min walk to the Opera House. If you’re getting dropped off in a car head to the roundabout at the bottom Macquarie Street where staff will direct you to a safe place to pull over.
Driving? Park in Wilson’s Car Park, you’re just minutes to your seat. Need a bit more info? Click here
What time do I need to arrive before the event?
It’s a great idea to arrive early, relax and soak up the atmosphere.
If you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 30 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the event. This should allow enough time for the mandatory visual inspections and/or cloaking of bags and personal belongings by Opera House security staff before entering the venue and finding your seats.
We recommend leaving all large bags at home, any bags larger than an A4 piece of paper is required to be checked into the Cloak Room.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as possible, but please be aware that some events have lock out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval. Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
What can I bring with me?
All ticketholders must present their bags and personal belongings for visual inspection or x-ray screening by Sydney Opera House security staff before entering the venue as a safety precaution and condition of entry. Valid photo ID must be presented to purchase a drink from the theatre bar.
To avoid delays, please leave anything larger than an A4 sheet of paper at home.
Larger items – including handbags bigger than A4-size, backpacks, umbrellas, suitcases and prams – are not permitted inside the venues and must be cloaked.
Find out more about venue security at Sydney Opera House.
What should I wear?
So long as you’re wearing shoes and a shirt, whatever you like. We’re pretty informal here at the Opera House.
Where can I eat nearby?
Satisfy your hunger at one of the many restaurants and bars here at the Opera House. Our restaurants offer everything from casual snacks to award-winning fine dining. Find what you’re after, see our Restaurants
Can I take food & drink inside the venue?
We can’t confirm that you can take food and drink into this event. Please check with our staff when you arrive.