Gladiator
Live in Concert

3 – 5 April 2025

In the Concert Hall

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Classical Music

Experience a concert of epic proportions when the Sydney Symphony Orchestra presents Gladiator Live in Concert.

Gladiator Live in Concert

The legendary and five-time Academy Award winning film will roar to life on the big screen while the Sydney Symphony performs Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard’s iconic score alongside Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

Maximus, formerly one of the Roman army’s most trusted generals, is sold by slave traders to battle in the Colosseum. He is determined to take revenge on Emperor Commodus, win back his dignity, avenge his family and gain freedom for his people.

Experience the heroic tale in a way never seen before, live at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Brought to you by CineConcerts.

Artists

BENJAMIN NORTHEY conductor 
LISA GERRARD vocalist
SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS

Program

ZIMMER & GERRARD Gladiator

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