Classical

One of the most playful operas ever written, this classic comedy features Mozart’s famous melodies.

Glitzy sets, big emotions and stirring music fill the stage in this romantic classic opera, set in 1930s Berlin.

A tiny opera spiced with lively Neapolitan flavour

Witty, charming and barrels of laughter. A tiny opera spiced with lively Neapolitan flavour.

The rapturous power of Michael Tippett’s modern classic speaks to our own time.

Australia's most exciting sax quartet is back.

When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. This ride through love and jealousy has famous music and a thrilling plot.

The flute as you don’t usually hear it!

Whether you’re a lifelong classical music lover or simply discovering the power of live performance

Free lunchtime concerts in NSW Parliament's Fountain Court

Exceptional musicians performing classics to pop in a fantastic, intimate venue

From dawn on the Moscow River to the pulse of the Mississippi — let music be your vessel.

Leading Sydney pianist Paul Cheung plays the Brahms 2nd Piano Concerto with the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Celebrate the rich diversity of human wisdom as we explore the great traditions of sacred and secular music.

Ensemble Offspring performs Arnold Scheonberg's Perriot lunaire and Laura Bowler's reinvention, Deconstructing Pierrot.

French Baroque Flute Chamber Music performed by some of the world's leading historical flute payers

Michael Tsalka and Diana Weston Two Harpsichords

Witness the electrifying artistry of pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk live at the Great!

Sail from the boundless oceans of Ravel, through Liszt’s Venetian canals, to the depths of Schubert’s final sonata.

Quang Hong Luu will work with young pianists, sharing his philosophy on musical mastery and professional artistry.

Trailblazing pianist Hiromi presents a breathtaking suite alongside acclaimed string quartet, PUBLIQuartet.

Three acts featuring renowned and emerging musicians, presented by Hamed Sadeghi

A ‘human requiem’ to comfort and console.

The versatility of the voice has fascinated composers through the ages, from its purest form to its most virtuosic.

Led by Jenny Eriksson, a genre-defying musical dialogue between past and contemporary musical realms.

The Cloud Maker’s music celebrates goddesses from each of the five female master musicians’ cultures.

Opera... in a pub? You heard right. Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to a great local pub.

The immortal words of Emily Dickinson in song

Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved works of Baroque music, Handel’s Messiah.

Two one-act operas with orchestra in the beautiful intimacy of the historic Eternity Playhouse.

Sentimental moods and sweet musical delights

An evening of operatic masterpieces. Meet 'The new king of the high Cs', Juan Diego Flórez

Binge-watch Bach with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in the ‘season finale’ of the Christmas Oratorio.

Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind. Make this your most glamorous New Year ever.