Simone Young Conducts Tchaikovsky’s Ballet Music
7 - 9 July 2023
Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet music takes centre stage as Simone Young conducts this spellbinding concert.
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Date |
Time |
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Friday 7 July |
7pm |
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Saturday 8 July |
7pm |
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Sunday 9 July |
2pm |
Friday & Saturday Evening Performances ("Classics Under The Sails")
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Standard |
Price |
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Premium |
$130 |
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A Reserve |
$118 |
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B Reserve |
$72 |
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Concession |
Price |
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Premium |
n/a |
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A Reserve |
$107 |
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B Reserve |
$65 |
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Concession |
Price |
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Premium |
n/a |
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A Reserve |
n/a |
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B Reserve |
$45 |
Sunday Afternoon Performance ("Sunday Afternoon Symphony")
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Standard |
Price |
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Premium |
$132 |
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A Reserve |
$122 |
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B Reserve |
$62 |
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Concession |
Price |
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Premium |
n/a |
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A Reserve |
$110 |
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B Reserve |
$56 |
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Concession |
Price |
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Premium |
n/a |
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A Reserve |
n/a |
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B Reserve |
$45 |
$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. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The authorised agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below.
General Public tickets on-sale
10am, Monday 14 November 2022
Age
Recommended for ages 12+
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 year/s of age or older must hold a valid ticket.
An Enchanted Evening
Tchaikovsky’s music for ballet is every bit as enchanting as the fairy tales he brings to life. Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker are three of the most popular ballets ever written, but it’s rare to experience them in the Concert Hall with the music taking centre stage. It’s what makes this program so special – dazzling storytelling, able to take full flight.
Chief Conductor Simone Young creates an experience that allows this extraordinarily beautiful music to shine. You’ll be spellbound by this sublime selection of Tchaikovsky’s most popular creations. This concert is pure romance, and not to be missed.
Programme finalisation 30/06/23
In these performances, Simone Young and the Sydney Symphony will present extended highlights from Tchaikovsky’s exquisite ballets The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake alongside contributions from Cultural Custodian and Storyteller Uncle Ray Kelly and First Nations percussionist Adam Manning, who will share valuable cultural knowledge through words and music.
PROGRAMME
Rhythmic Acknowledgment of Country
Featuring First Nations percussionist Adam Manning, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Percussion Section
TCHAIKOVSKY The Sleeping Beauty selections including The Garland Waltz, the Dance of the Duchesses and the Dance of the Marquesses, the Variations of the Silver and Sapphire Fairies, and The Rose Adagio.
TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker selections including the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, March of the Toy Soldiers, Waltz of the Flowers, Tea (Chinese Dance), Dance of the Reed Flutes and Trépak (Russian Dance).
INTERVAL
Cultural Stories of Australia: A Journey of Knowledge and Truth
Featuring Uncle Ray Kelly Senior, Cultural Custodian and Storyteller, First Nations percussionist Adam Manning, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Percussion Section
TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake selections including Dance of the Little Swans, Tout le Monde danse, Pas de deux for Two Merry-makers and the powerful finale.
ARTISTS
SIMONE YOUNG conductor
UNCLE RAY KELLY cultural custodian and storyteller
ADAM MANNING percussion
Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and their Chief Conductor Simone Young in the renewed Concert Hall for the 2023 Season, filled with beautiful, inspiring music from the greatest composers of all time. There’s so much to discover.
Other information
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars. Please remember to maintain physical distancing whilst consuming drinks in our foyers.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer consistent with COVID-safe rules.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see their website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel and COVID-19 safety measures. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six min walk to the Opera House.
Covid-safe information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We encourage you to wear a mask in indoor settings or when physical distancing can’t be maintained, and please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Box Office team on 02 9250 7777.
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Frequently asked questions
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Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues. Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Portside are also available for you to enjoy.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House became a smoke-free site in January 2022. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
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