Conductor

He’d barely left the stage before being signed up for a return visit. In the meantime, the critical raves have continued: ‘technically dazzling' (New York Times); 'pinpoint intonation and tone… masterly' (LA Times).

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is the ultimate star vehicle, equal parts richly expressive and dizzyingly virtuosic. In Hadelich’s hands, and with his 1744 Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ violin, every ounce of Hadelich’s huge artistry will shine through in this masterpiece.

Augustin Hadelich Performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto

Sydney Opera House

A striking and electrifying symphony, it was nicknamed ‘Jupiter’ by a music publisher who said its opening chords recalled the king of the gods and his thunderbolts. Here Mozart paints on a broader canvas than ever before, perfecting the Classical style and looking forward to the Romantic era.

Simone Young conducts Mozart’s Jupiter

A high point of artistic invention, Wagner’s Ring Cycle is one of the greatest works of music. Its drama and energy are captured by its signature moment The Ride of the Valkyries, which has become the most quoted musical passage from the entire world of opera. It is surrounded by writing of ravishing beauty and intensity which captures Brünnhilde’s bold defiance, Wotan’s shuddering wrath and Siegmund’s heroism.

Simone Young

Conductor

Events

7 - 10 Aug, 2024

Augustin Hadelich Performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto · Sydney Symphony Orchestra

8 - 9 Nov, 2024

Simone Young conducts Mozart’s Jupiter · Sydney Symphony Orchestra

15 - 17 Nov, 2024

Simone Young Conducts Die Walküre · Sydney Symphony Orchestra

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