Sheku Kanneh-Mason holds a Cello in front of a piano.

Masterclass with Sheku Kanneh-Mason Instruction and Insights from the Best

  • Classical Music
  • Sydney Symphony Orchestra
  • Concert Hall
  • Seating map

Gain priceless insight into how British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason prepares for a performance in this masterclass featuring the Sydney Symphony Fellows

One of the most exciting young musicians in the world, Sheku Kanneh-Mason has drawn new and young audiences to classical music through his inspired playing.

In this masterclass, he shares performance skills and musical insights with our 2026 Fellows – and you can be there to experience it too.

Whether you are an aspiring musician yourself, or just want to gain a deeper understanding of the music that you love, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best.

Please note: this is not a concert performance. 

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

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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