Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
Force of nature
Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony is inspired by his love of nature, it invites you to enjoy the country after too long in the city.
In the Sydney Town Hall | Classical Music
Keeping you safe
- The Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Town Hall are registered as COVID Safe businesses with the NSW Government
- In order to create the best experience while maintaining social distancing requirements, the Sydney Symphony will be allocating all seats. Select-your-own seating options will return when restrictions ease
- Masks are encouraged: The Sydney Symphony highly encourages the wearing of masks throughout the venue and during the performance. Masks will be available from the Front of House team at the venue, should you need one
- Arriving to the venue: To maintain social distancing, please scan the QR code and follow the coloured zone on your ticket to take your seat as soon as you arrive to the Sydney Town Hall
- Read more about COVID safety at Sydney Town Hall here
Force of nature
Birdsong. Flowing rivers. Summer storms. In his Pastoral Symphony, Beethoven has us stop and smell the roses. Remarkable to think this, his Sixth Symphony, was composed at the same time as his fire and brimstone Fifth Symphony, the work’s lush sense of nature invites you to enjoy the country after too long in the city.
When Danish composer Carl Nielsen heard the players of the Copenhagen Wind Quintet in performance he was so impressed he decided to write a concerto for each of them, starting with his Flute Concerto. Virtuosic and bold, yet tender and heartfelt, this music takes as many twists and turns as Beethoven’s Symphony on its way to a happy conclusion.
German conductor Johannes Fritzsch is no stranger to Beethoven and brings his superb interpretative skills to this performance with our Principal Flute, Joshua Batty as soloist.
Concert Update: 22 March 2021
Donald Runnicles, who was to conduct this concert, is no longer able to come to Australia. We are excited to announce his replacement as German-born Australia-based conductor Johannes Fritzsch.
Programme
JULIAN YU Fanfaresso*
BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture
NIELSEN Flute Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.6, Pastoral
Artists
Johannes Fritzsch Conductor
Joshua Batty Flute
*Julian Yu's Fanfaresso was made possible through the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's 50 Fanfares Project and was commissioned by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, supported by the Neilson Foundation.
Venue Information
The Sydney Symphony will continue to apply NSW Public Health Orders as they relate to ticketing and seating arrangements. As these Orders can change at very short notice, the Sydney Symphony will be allocating seats closer in time to concert dates in order to maintain a COVID-19 safe environment.
The Sydney Town Hall will open one hour ahead of the performance. E-tickets will be encouraged and ticket collection at the Box Office won’t be available. New, coloured zones will be in place to keep people at a safe distance from each other. Follow the signs at the venue or ask one of the Front of House team to assist you to the coloured zone listed on your ticket.
Allocated seats are marked with a tick and should match the seat listed on your ticket. To maintain social distancing, please do not sit in seats that are not marked with a tick.
The cloakroom at Sydney Town Hall is closed for the current time, so you are encouraged to leave bigger items at home. The bar will also be closed at the current time, however complimentary water will be available from the Front of House team.
Transport options
- Wilson Parking has a number of parking stations close to Sydney Town Hall. The Sydney Symphony recommend St Andrews House Car Park, Queen Victoria Building Car Park and Citipark Car Park
- Getting to the Sydney Town Hall on public transport is easy. Most Sydney Trains stop at Sydney Town Hall, and most CBD busses stop nearby.
- Plan your trip here or call Transport NSW on 131 500 for the latest advice and information on travel and COVID-19 safety measures.
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