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.
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
listen to all tracks here:
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/classic/read-and-watch/news/get-the-music-the-christmas-card/104275230
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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.
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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
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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
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.
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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.