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Concerts We Recommend

Which type of concert setting are you looking for?

We select our recommendations independently and offer them as a guide to your concert experiences.

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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.

Lucas & Arthur Jussen in Recital (Four Hands and Two Pianos)

Venue

Sydney Opera House

Dates and Times

Monday, 31 August 2026 7:00pm

Event Duration

105 min

Affordability

$30-$147

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

8+

Medium

Two pianos

10-30 min

Classical/Impressionist/Neoclassical

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

MOZART - Sonata in D for Piano 4 Hands, K381 [Watch]

SCHUBERT - Fantasy for Piano 4 Hands, D940 [Watch]

RAVEL - La Valse (for two pianos) [Watch]

STRAVINSKY - The Rite of Spring (for two pianos) [Watch]

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

Lucas & Arthur Jussen perform Poulenc (With Stéphane Denève)

Venue

Sydney Opera House

Dates and Times

Thursday, 3 September 2026 7:00pm
Friday, 4 September 2026 7:00pm
Saturday, 5 September 2026 2:00pm

Event Duration

115 min

Affordability

$30-$147

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

8+

Medium

Orchestra and two pianos

10-25 min

Classical/Romantic

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

POULENC  - Les Animaux Modèles: Suite* [Listen]

POULENC  - Concerto for Two Pianos [Watch]

BERLIOZ  - The Roman Carnival Overture* [Watch]

RESPIGHI  - Pines of Rome [Watch]


* Does not appear in the performance on Thursday 3 September

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

Trio Histoire

Venue

The Concourse, Chatswood

Dates and Times

30 September, 2026, 11:00 am

Event Duration

40 min

Affordability

$15-$53

Age Level

Understanding Level 

Instrumentation

Piece Duration

Style/Energy

3+

Low

Saxophone, Guitar, and Violin

3 to 8 min

Contemporary/Fun/Playful

HEAR IT BEFORE YOU GO

Rudy WIEDOEFT Sax-o-phun [Watch]
Celso MACHADO Musiques populaires brésiliennes [Watch]
Jacques IBERT Entr’acte [Watch]
Barry COCKCROFT Rock Me! [Watch]
Felicity WILCOX Tambourin
Nick RUSSONIELLO Werri Dance II [Watch]

UNDERSTAND THE MUSIC

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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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