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Concerts We Recommend

Which type of concert setting are you looking for?

Concerts for All is not affiliated with any of the listed productions. We select our recommendations independently and offer them as a guide to your concert experiences.

Informal Concerts

  • Relaxed concerts with a playful, cosy, atmosphere. Often with  audience interaction.

  • For age 0-4, especially children new to concerts and those who enjoy a fun, engaging experience.

  • May allow or encourage movement, especially for young children.

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Formal Concerts

  • Traditional concerts focused on attentive listening and musical appreciation.

  • For ages 4+ with some music experience, and those who enjoy a focused musical experience.

  • Feature a seated setting where stillness and attentiveness are expected during the performance.

ABC Classic Choir Sydney Rehearsal (The Christmas Card)

Venue

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
700 Harris Street Ultimo, NSW 2007

Dates and Times

Monday, 2nd Dec, 2024, 6pm

Event Duration

2 hours

Affordability

FREE

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

4+

Low

Choir with Piano

Christmas Carol, Warm, Catchy Melody

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

Hollywood In Concert by The Metropolitan Orchestra

Venue

Riverside Theatres, Parramatta

Dates and Times

Sat, 2 November 2024, 7-8:30pm

Event Duration

1.5 hour

Affordability

$35-74+$6.95

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

4+

Low

Orchestra

Movie, Exciting, Dramatic

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

Featured composers include:

the irrepressible John Williams with music from Superman, 

Harry Potter 

Raiders of the Lost Ark, 

Danny Elfman’s Batman 

Spiderman themes, 

Mission Impossible, 

Back To The Future, 

Toy Story, 

The Mission, 

Adagio for Strings from Barber as performed in several movies including Platoon, 

The Elephant Man 

Lorenzo’s Oil. 

The Adagio will showcase TMO ConcertMaster Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich on  solo violin.

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

Timo-Veikko Valve x Aura Go

Venue

Phoenix Central Park

Dates and Times

Tuesday 29 October, 2024, 7pm

Event Duration

1 hour

Affordability

FREE

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

6+

Medium

Cello & Piano

2-26mins

Explorative, Dramatic, Expressive, Contemporary, Classical

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

ANTON WEBERN
Cello Sonata (1914) Watch


LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

Sonata Op. 69, A major
Allegro, ma non tanto
Scherzo. Allegro molto Watch


LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

Sonata Op. 102/2, D major
Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto Watch


ANTON WEBERN
Three Little Pieces Op.11 Watch


LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

Sonata Op. 5/2, G minor
Rondo. Allegro Watch

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

Lunchbreak Concert

Venue

Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium or Music

Dates and Times

Wednesday & Thursday WEEKLY 12:30pm

Event Duration

Approx. 60 minutes

Affordability

Free entry, gold coin donation

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

4+

Medium - High

Big Band / Solo / Ensemble

5-15mins

Jazz / Classical

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

Performed by Sydney Conservatorium's tertiary level students, the program is quite academical.

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The Bicentenary Concert Series

Venue

NSW Parliament’s Fountain Court, 6 Macquarie Street Sydney

Dates and Times

Wednesday 20 Nov 2024, 12:45pm

Event Duration

45mins

Affordability

Free

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

Low

Multiple instruments

5-10mins

classical

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

The 2024 Bicentenary of the NSW Legislative Council is a chance to reflect on our past, celebrate our progress and imagine our future. At each concert, musicians from the Sydney Youth Orchestras, Sydney Conservatorium of Music​ and other talented organisations and groups will play a selection of pieces ranging from classical through to contemporary movements.


You are invited to join us at NSW Parliament House to watch, listen and be inspired by classical music against the backdrop of Australia's oldest parliament.

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

Understaning Level

What is Understanding Level?

Low: Music that is universally pleasant and straightforward, typically from the Classical or Romantic periods, or akin to popular movie scores. Pieces are short, usually under 8 minutes, making them approachable and easy for general audiences.

 

Medium: Includes a broader range of styles such as Baroque, Impressionist, and some Contemporary pieces. While still pleasant, the repertoire may contain less commonly performed works with academic value. The pieces may be longer, up to 15 minutes, offering a more varied listening experience.

 

High: Designed for the seasoned or professional listener, this level spans all genres and includes pieces of any duration. It may feature complex structures, dissonance, or avant-garde elements that require more focused listening and a deep appreciation of musical theory and history.

Explore More Concerts & Hear It Before You Go

There are more beautiful concerts out there! We recommend visiting websites like Classikon, or checking directly with venue websites such as the Opera House, City Recital Hall, Sydney Conservatorium, Riverside Theatre, and Capitol Theatre. These venues are the original sources for the concert information we share, and you can use them too. If you're unsure whether a concert is right for you, check their program and copy and paste the pieces' title and composer's name into YouTube to listen to a preview. This can help you decide if it's a concert you'd like to attend.

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