Utzon Music Series
LA Philharmonic Wind Quintet
The LA Philharmonic Wind Quintet brings you a travel-sized Los Angeles Philharmonic, as its principal wind players make joyous music for five.
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, 22 September 2019.
Sunday, 22 September 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.
“The Los Angeles Philharmonic is the most important orchestra in America — period"
New York Times
Five from the Phil
The Los Angeles Philharmonic is in thrilling form these days, delivering virtuoso performance like a well-oiled machine. Like any race car, an orchestra is more than the sum of its parts – in the LA Phil’s case 120 brilliant musicians. Five of them at least are instrumental in creating the gleaming colour of the band – the principal wind players. For this program, special guest Ricardo Barbosa, Principal Oboe of Sao Paulo Symphony in Brazil will be joining the sensational flute-player Denis Bouriakov, Boris Allakhverdyan on clarinet and Australia’s own Andrew Bain on horn of the LA Phil. The colleagues have established a wind quintet as a side-gig, performing gems from the rich repertoire for the ensemble, including the dreamy haze of Barber’s Summer Music and the scintillating wit of Françaix’s quintet. Think of this as your chance to hear the LA Phil in its most portable size.
Denis Bouriakov, flute
Ricardo Barbosa, oboe
Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet
Whitney Crockett, bassoon
Andrew Bain, horn
Presented by Sydney Opera House.
Program
BARBER
Summer Music, Op.31
RAVEL
Le Tombeau de Couperin
FRANÇAIX
Wind Quintet No.1
HINDEMITH
Kleine Kammermusik, Op.24, No.2
TAFFANEL
Wind Quintet in G minor
LIGETI
Six Bagatelles
Masterclass
Following your concert, share an intimate ‘behind the scenes’ experience with our Utzon Music Series artists.
Join Adelaide born Andrew Bain of the LA Philharmonic Wind Quintet in a masterclass with pre-professional wind and brass musicians, covering the essentials of performance in chamber and symphonic repertoire.
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
A very wise and rather famous conductor once told me that if you want to judge the quality of an orchestra, listen to the horn section (okay, it was Simon Rattle who told me that!!). And by crikey how much do we punch above our weight when it comes to producing great horn players? We could of course just hosted Andrew in recital in the Utzon Series, but why have only one when you can have five inspiring musicians. There’s so much great repertoire for this combination, some well-known and some a bit new, that this concert is sure to brighten our Sunday afternoon.
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.
If you purchase tickets from Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled.
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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.