A man and woman stand side by side in a bright room, surrounded by plants. The man holds a violin.

Utzon Music 2026 Harry Ward & Noora Ylönen with guest Ben Ward

  • Classical Music
  • Utzon Room

Two young stars present gorgeous romantic music

Praised for his moving performances and luxurious tone, adventurous young Australian star violinist Harry Ward has been making his mark on the international stage in recent times, having just been appointed to the legendary Berlin Philharmonic. 

For this moving recital in the intimate Utzon Room, he’s joined by Finnish pianist Noora Ylönen in a romantic recital of music by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Johann Joseph Vilsmayr, Australian composer Liza Lim — as well as a new work by Ward, composed with his brother Ben, who joins as a guest artist on double bass. 

This is a chance to hear one of Australia’s most exciting young stars up close and personal in a gorgeous recital of music for violin and piano.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Event details

Harry Ward gave an exceptionally moving performance with luxuriant tone.

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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

Utzon Room

The Utzon Room is located on the Eastern side of the Opera House, in front of the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Best accessed through the Box Office Foyer or 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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