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The Flying Orchestra A Sydney Symphony Family Event

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This lively introduction to a full symphony orchestra has been designed for children aged 5–12 and their families, full of beautiful music and exciting stories

Let your spirit soar with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in a program made for curious ears and wide-eyed imaginations. 

At its heart is Joseph Twist’s The Flying Orchestra, inspired by Clare McFadden’s book and the universal truth that music is everywhere, carrying the stories of our lives. 

Perfect for children aged 5–12 and their families, this is a lively introduction to the full orchestra, inviting you to listen, imagine and be swept away by the music.

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Event details

Program

Richard MILLS Snapshots & Stories 
Joseph TWIST The Flying Orchestra

Artists

Conductor
Benjamin Northey

Attending this event

Practical information about this event, ticketing and visiting. If you have questions or need help, see our general terms and conditions for tickets and events or contact us.

Ticket information

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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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