Rachmaninoff’s Vespers
20 July 2024
Lie back and immerse yourself in the sumptuous and captivating beauty of Rachmaninoff’s Vespers. Seating options include yoga mats on the main floor, or regular seats in the galleries, rear floor and on stage.
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
Date | Time |
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Saturday 20 July 2024 | 7pm |
Standard Adults aged 18+ | Price |
Premium | $135 |
A Reserve | $110 |
Yoga Mats, B Res Unreserved | $71 |
C Reserve | $50 |
D Reserve | $40 |
Concession Full-time Aust Student Pensioner card holders (Aust. only) | Price |
Premium | $122 |
A Reserve | $99 |
Yoga Mats, B Res Unreserved | $64 |
C Reserve | $45 |
D Reserve | $36 |
Children under 18 years Under 30 years | Price |
C Reserve | $30 |
D 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 authorised agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
General Public tickets on-sale
9am Wednesday 22 November 2023
Wheelchair accessible
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Run time
This performance will run for approximately 70 minutes, with no interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Rachmaninoff’s Vespers
The sun goes down, the devout gather, a vigil begins. Lie down on a yoga mat or take your seat. The atmosphere is austere and contemplative in its simplicity. But the sound! The sound is rich and resonant with ancient chants and choral folksong – the voices of the choir uniting as a living, breathing instrument.
For Rachmaninoff – piano virtuoso extraordinaire and the last of the Romantics – his favourite creation was his All-Night Vigil (also known as his Vespers). This magnificent choral work combines the sumptuous sonorities of the Russian Orthodox liturgical tradition with Rachmaninoff’s own irresistible Romantic style for an immersive musical experience that’s literally heaven on earth. And in this rare Sydney performance, we invite you to close your eyes and allow this gorgeous music to enfold you.
Performing a cappella, SPC’s Symphony Chorus will shine in music that soars heavenward, plunges into the rich bass registers, imitates bells, and reveals to rapturous effect what can be achieved with voices alone.
Seating options for this concert include regular seats and yoga mats on the main floor of the Sydney Town Hall.
Presented by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Program
Sergei RACHMANINOFF All-Night Vigil
Artists
Brett Weymark conductor
Stephanie Dillon soprano
Louis Hurley tenor
Symphony Chorus
Other information
Venue information
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
Sydney Town Hall is located at 483 George Street, Sydney 2000.
Enter Sydney Town Hall via the main George Street doors. Once inside, follow the signs or ask one of our Front of House team to assist you. The Box Office at Sydney Town Hall will be open one hour prior to each performance to help you with any questions or issues.
There will be no cloakroom so we encourage you to leave bigger items at home. There will be no bar, however complimentary water will be available from the Front of House team.
Getting to Sydney Town Hall
Wilson Parking has a number of parking stations close to Sydney Town Hall. We recommend St Andrew’s House Car Park, Queen Victoria Building Car Park and Citipark Car Park.
Most Sydney trains stop at Sydney Town Hall, and most CBD busses stop nearby.
To plan your trip, visit the Transport NSW website or call Transport NSW on 131 500 for the latest advice and information on travel and COVID-19 safety measures.
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