Informal Concerts
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Relaxed concerts with a playful, cosy, atmosphere. Often with audience interaction.
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For age 0-4, especially children new to concerts and those who enjoy a fun, engaging experience.
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May allow or encourage movement, especially for young children.
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Formal Concerts
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Traditional concerts focused on attentive listening and musical appreciation.
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For ages 4+ with some music experience, and those who enjoy a focused musical experience.
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Feature a seated setting where stillness and attentiveness are expected during the performance.
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
Lunchtime Concert: Kat Choi on Piano
Venue
St James' Church
Dates and Times
Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 - 1:15 to 2:00pm
Event Duration
45 minutes
Affordability
$10
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
6+
Medium
Piano
12-15 minutes
Classical and Romantic, peaceful, playful
HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO
Claude Debussy (1862-1918) https://youtu.be/L9c31_Uuz5k?si=N0QreuqSsGAlWN9E
Suite bergamasque
I. Prelude
II. Menuet
III. Clair de Lune
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) https://youtu.be/ONWdCvFHnuA?si=QlOk_7txa6oc9K_U
Consolation no. 3, S. 172
Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) https://youtu.be/O6svUBgsYZ8?si=aOQ35v7llDxadoBo
Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3
I. Elegie
II. Prelude
IV. Polichinelle
UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC
The Devil’s Violin
Venue
Sydney Recital Hall & Sydney Opera House
Dates and Times
From Sat 21 Mar, 7:00pm
Until Wed 25 Mar, 7:00pm
Event Duration
120 mins
Affordability
$30 - $166
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
5+
Medium
Violin & Quartet & Concerto
2 - 15 mins
Virtuosic, fiery, energetic
HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO
Johann Paul von Westhoff Violin Sonata No.3 in D minor: III. Imitation of the Bells watch
Antonio Vivaldi Violin Concerto in D minor, RV237 watch
Sofia Gubaidulina (arr. strings) String Quartet No.2 watch
Giuseppe Tartini (arr. strings) Violin Sonata in G minor “Devil’s Trill” watch
Mieczysław Weinberg Aria, Op.9 watch
Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Two Violins in C major, RV507 watch
Paul Stanhope Giving Ground* watch
Francesco Geminiani Concerto Grosso No.12 in D minor “La Follia” watch
UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC
The Lion King
Venue
Capitol Theatre
Dates and Times
From Sat, 18 Apr 2026
Event Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Affordability
From $60
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
6+
Low
Theatre
Varies
Bold, joyful,expressive
HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO
Watch a trailer here
UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC
Salut! Baroque - Invitation to the Dance
Venue
Verbrugghen Hall
Dates and Times
Sunday, 26 April, 2026 (3:00pm - 4:15pm)
Event Duration
75 min
Affordability
$45-$48
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
7+
Medium
Baroque chamber orchestra
5-10 min
Baroque, courtly, extravagant
HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO
Jean-Fery Rebel Les caracteres de la danse
Christoph Graupner Le Desire
Christoph Graupner Uccellino; Polonaise
Philipp Heinrich Erlebach Trio Sonata No.2 in E minor
Georg Philipp Telemann Ouverture-Suite in B-Flat Major
Henry Purcell Dances from The Fairy Queen
James Oswald The Marvel of Peru
Jean-Baptiste Lully Dances
Johan Helmich Roman Golovinmusiken, BeRI 1
Anonymous Fa nye mama
UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC
Echoes of Piazzolla: The Experience
Venue
Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room
Dates and Times
13 June, 2026
Event Duration
120 min
Affordability
$50-$80
Age Level
Understanding Level
Instrumentation
Piece Duration
Style/Energy
All ages
Low
Quintet (bandoneón, violin, electric guitar, piano, and double bass)
5-10. min
Tango, energetic, playful
HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO
Wstch Astor Piazzolla himself perform with his original quintet HERE!
UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC
Watch a brief video discussing Piazzolla's life and legacy HERE.
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.