Extraordinary solo performances by children age 6-15 

Anson Ruan Lege: Butterflies, Op. 59, No. 2

Ryan Lee Popper: Hungarian Rhapsody

Monika McBride Lange: Blumenlied

Caressa Peng Debussy: Première Arabesque, arranged by Barbara Brundage

Ronitdev Malik Tchaikovsky: November: Troika, Op. 37b, No. 11

Xiheng Hu Debussy: Variations on a Theme by Paganini, arranged by Isaak Berkovich

Ethan Lu Vivaldi: "Spring" (1st Movement) from The Four Seasons

Léanore Gillet Chopin: Nocturne No. 20 in C♯ minor, Op. posth.

Alexander Liu Mozart: Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 570 (3rd Movement)

Emma Rose Koeswandy Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 53 in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34 (2nd and 3rd Movements)

Music Trivia (winner gets a soft toy) - Try on the website before you go

Highlights

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Overture from Don Giovanni, K. 527 Watch

Antonín Dvořák
Waltz for Strings, Op. 54, No. 1  Watch  Watch

Miloslav Pěnička
Up in the Fluffy Clouds

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504 "Prague"  Watch

Ludwig van Beethoven
Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C major, Op. 56 Watch

ANNA THORVALDSDOTTIR 

Illumine Watch

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH 

Violin Concerto in A minor Watch

JAKUB JANKOWSKI 

New Commission (World Premiere)*

FELIX MENDELSSOHN 

Octet Watch

There’s a Sea in my Bedroom

This immersive and theatrical performance, adapted and directed by Tim McGarry, weaves together captivating storytelling with an original score from Australian composer Paul Stanhope, performed live by an ACO string quintet. This enchanting production, perfect for young audiences, touches on themes of joy, sadness and fear, while promising laughter.

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.

PIAZZOLLA:

• Adiós Nonino

• Chinchin

RAVEL: Piano Trio in A minor, Mvmt II. Pantoum (Assez vif)

SAKAMOTO:

• M.A.Y in the Backyard

• Rain

LAU: Don't Make Too Much Noise

• Mvmt I. Sisterhood of the Kerbside Recycling

• Mvmt II. The Bipolarity of Dim Sum

• Mvmt III. Feather Duster Slapstick

• Mvmt IV. Sliced Fruit Therapy

• Mvmt V. Liberation of the Umbrella Army

Government House is delighted to invite you to come and enjoy great live music in one of the most spectacular outdoor settings in Sydney. One Sunday a month Jazz ensembles from the State's best service bands will perform in the relaxed ambience of the Government House gardens. Music begins from 12:00pm, with further sets at 1:00pm and 2:00pm - all free of charge! The House is open for viewing from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

As well as the opportunity to enjoy great music, you are welcome to come inside and explore the magnificent State Rooms of Sydney's 'Castle by the Harbour', go on our garden sculpture walk, or just kick back and relax with your own picnic lunch. Our upcoming Jazz@theHouse events are:

• Sunday, 1 September 2024 - Corrective Services NSW Band

• Sunday, 6 October 2024 - Royal Australian Navy Band

• Sunday, 3 November 2024 - NSW Police Band

• Sunday, 1 December 2024 - Royal Australian Air Force Band

J.S. Bach – Concerto in A minor, BWV 1065 Watch

Camille Saint-Saëns – The Carnival of the Animals Watch

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