Lang Lang plays piano in front of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Lang Lang and the Sydney Symphony

18 June 2025

In the Concert Hall

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Classical Music

Dive into the swirling colour of Saint-Saëns with global sensation Lang Lang, and the Sydney Symphony performing some of the greatest Romantic pieces ever written.

Lang Lang’s seemingly effortless technique and ability to communicate the beauty and “inner voices” of the music are what people come to see.

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Indulge in French Romantics

Don’t miss out on a ticket to see this superstar in his only performance with orchestra in Sydney. 

Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No.2 will stir and excite you at every turn. Lang Lang has chosen this piece for a reason: it’s an exhilarating journey from melancholy and moving to light and playful, from its dramatic opening to its wildly passionate finale. It's captivating to the final note.  

Before Lang Lang joins in thrilling fashion, the Sydney Symphony shines in Debussy’s La Mer, which lures you out to sea across three shimmering movements. This music is filled with the composer’s trademark intricate and flexible rhythms, with an all-consuming fluidity that carries you like a tide. Feel the invigorating wave of sound crash over you as the brass chords ring out in the finale. 

Boulanger’s D’un Matin de printemps vividly conjures the image of a fresh spring morning. In a matter of minutes, you’ll experience the rich soundscapes that cemented her legacy in 20th century music.

Led by our Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey, secure your seat for this unforgettable night featuring iconic French music and a global phenomenon.

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Programme

Lili BOULANGER D'un Matin de printemps 
DEBUSSY La Mer  
SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No.2

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BENJAMIN NORTHEY conductor
LANG LANG piano

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