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Sydney Symphony presents ABC Young Performers Award Grand Final

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A star is born

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has long been a home for Australia's finest musicians – and three more are about to join that rich tradition.

On 3 November, Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey leads the Orchestra and three exceptional young soloists in the grand final of the 2026 ABC Young Performers Awards, live on stage at the Sydney Opera House.

The finalists have been announced: pianist Dillon Chan (VIC), violinist Beatrice Colombis (NSW) and cellist Charlotte Miles (VIC). These outstanding young musicians have advanced through the gruelling early rounds and been judged by some of Australia’s leading musical minds as the cream of this year’s crop. 

Don’t miss your chance to hear these rising stars before they become huge.

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Event details

PROGRAM

PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No.2 
ELGAR Cello Concerto
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No.2

ARTISTS

Jeremy Fernandez and Megan Burslem presenters
Benjamin Northey Conductor in Residence
Beatrice Colombis violin
Charlotte Miles cello
Dillon Chan piano

Artists

Benjamin Northey conductor

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Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are 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).

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