Experience the magic of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's work in Sydney and surrounding areas with a variety of captivating events. From the whimsical opera 'Così fan tutte' at the iconic Sydney Opera House to the delightful concert 'Mozart's Horn' across multiple venues including Berry, Forrest, and Orange, to the enchanting 'Transfigured Night' at City Recital Hall, Mozart's genius will fill the air with music of impossible beauty and joy.

Mozart's Melodies in Sydney: An Opera and Concert Extravaganza

Dive into a series of enchanting concerts across Sydney, Berry, Robertson, and other locations, celebrating the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. From the mellifluous notes of 'Mozart's Horn' to the electrifying 'Jupiter' symphony conducted by Simone Young, and the magical serenade of 'Transfigured Night,' these events promise unforgettable musical journeys. Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for an exploration of Mozart's timeless masterpieces.

Experience Mozart: Sydney, Berry, Robertson, and Beyond

Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble on a captivating journey through time and music with their 2025 concert series. From Haydn's vibrant quartets to Beethoven's heartfelt symphonies, each performance is a celebration of classical music's rich heritage. Notable artists like Skye McIntosh on violin and the esteemed David Greco bring these compositions to life, offering audiences a refreshing take on beloved classics. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or new to the genre, these performances promise an unforgettable experience that highlights the ensemble's dedication to musical excellence.

Australian Haydn Ensemble: A Journey Through Time and Music

The Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) embarks on an extraordinary musical journey, bringing to life timeless masterpieces across five compelling events. From Haydn's innovative quartets to Beethoven's profound symphonies, each performance is a testament to the ensemble's dedication to classical excellence. Spanning chamber music to orchestral grandeur, these events showcase remarkable talents like Skye McIntosh, Karina Schmitz, and Erin Helyard, among others. Join us as we explore this captivating season filled with artistic brilliance and cultural resonance.

A Season of Harmony: Australian Haydn Ensemble's Musical Odyssey

Step into the world of chamber and orchestral music as the Australian Haydn Ensemble presents a captivating 2025 season. From the eloquent compositions of Fanny Mendelssohn to the stirring symphonies of Beethoven, this series of events highlights an impressive range of historical works. With performances spread across iconic venues in Australia, including the Sydney Opera House and National Gallery of Australia, this season promises a blend of musical sophistication and emotional depth. Join us as we delve into the brilliant minds of composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Schubert, brought to life by talented performers.

A Harmonious Journey: Exploring the Australian Haydn Ensemble's 2025 Season

Dive into the exquisite world of chamber and orchestral music as the Australian Haydn Ensemble presents an enthralling series of concerts throughout 2025. From Haydn's timeless compositions to Beethoven's passionate symphonies and the lyrical beauty of Schubert, this series showcases the brilliance and versatility of renowned composers. With performances at iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House and the National Gallery of Australia, the ensemble, featuring talented musicians such as Skye McIntosh and Erin Helyard, brings these masterpieces to life, offering an unforgettable exploration of musical history and artistry.

A Musical Journey: The Australian Haydn Ensemble's 2025 Concert Series

Embark on a musical odyssey with the Australian Haydn Ensemble as they present a series of captivating performances. From the hauntingly structured Schubert Songs with David Greco, to Mozart's inspirations from Salzburg & Linz, the miraculous aura of Haydn, and Beethoven's deeply personal Eighth, this lineup promises an exploration of profound artistic landscapes. Featuring virtuosos like Erin Helyard and David Greco, and creative works from classical masters, these events unfold across iconic Australian venues, offering a rich tapestry of chamber and orchestral masterpieces.

A Sonic Journey: Schubert, Mozart, Haydn & Beethoven with the Australian Haydn Ensemble

The AHE commence their season with two wonderful quartets that morph effortlessly from
the lofty to the lowbrow. Then Fanny Mendelssohn’s quartet, apparently the first ever composed by a woman, offers an elegant, if far from ladylike, riposte.

Haydn's Sunrise

Berry Uniting Church

Bowral Memorial Hall

Wesley Music Centre

Riverside Theatres

Sydney Opera House

This cracker of a concert is jam-packed with stormy sounds and hurtling horsehair. AHE plays two key works from Mozart — with Artistic Director Skye McIntosh performing Mozart’s 3rd Violin Concerto and his 29th symphony — Haydn’s La Passione Symphony and a less familiar but just as exciting work by their Czech contemporary, J B Vanhal.

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Haydn's Passion

Australian Digital Concert Hall

National Gallery of Australia

City Recital Hall

In this concert, we invite you to explore both sides of Mozart’s mercurial nature, and to marvel that a device designed to frighten wolves creates such mellifluous and glowing music.

Mozart loved the horn, and the finest player of the day, Joseph Leutgeb, was an old friend of the family. Mozart wrote what would become one of the most enduringly popular horn concertos of all time for his friend. Characterised as a “little love duet” between horn and violin, this work is a joyous expression of their friendship.

Mozart's Horn

Orange Civic Theatre

Rathmines Theatre

Robertson School Of Arts Inc

Composed between 1804 and 1808, Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 stands as one of his most renowned works. Its’ iconic opening motif, with its memorable rhythm 'duh-duh-duh-duuuh', is instantly recognisable. Often referred to as ‘the Fate Symphony’ (German: Schicksalssinfonie), the famous opening four-note gesture is believed to symbolise fate knocking at the door. It reflects Beethoven's lifelong personal struggles including his increasing deafness.

AHE’s presents the world premiere of William Watts's version of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, arranged around 1820. This unique arrangement is quite unlike any large-scale symphonic recording you may have heard or may be expecting! 

Beethoven's Fifth

Port Macquarie

The period instruments of the AHE and two brilliant singers in a ravishing program of familiar and neglected gems, including Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater.

Jewels of the sacred Baroque repertoire with Celeste Lazarenko, soprano and Helen Sherman, mezzo soprano.

Heavenly Sopranos

The Art House Theatre Wyong

Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the first in an exciting new series of interactive lecture recitals, designed to deepen your connection with our mainstage touring programs.

Experience Haydn’s wit, innovation, and enduring legacy as we uncover the story of the Father of the String Quartet.

18th Century Unpacked - Haydn & The String Quartet

State Library of New South Wales

A concert by lovers for lovers, especially of wonderful music and music making. Bliss out on string quartets by Mozart, Haydn & Mendelssohn in this beautiful concert.

Blissful string quartets by some of Australia’s finest period instrument players.

Love & Devotion

Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the second instalment of our exciting new series of interactive lecture-recitals, 18th Century Unpacked — designed to deepen your connection with our mainstage touring programs.

In The Birth of Song, we explore the origins and evolution of the art song, tracing its journey from Haydn’s charming folk song arrangements to Beethoven’s lyrical settings and Schubert’s profound lieder.

18th Century Unpacked - The Birth of Song: Haydn, Beethoven & Schubert

David has carefully structured his selection according to key and timbre, and the esteemed Australian Haydn Ensemble have chosen instrumental movements by Felix Mendelssohn (at his most Schubertian!) to contrast or reinforce each song.

The movements date from the last tragic six months of Mendelssohn’s life, in which he battled both illness and bitter mourning for his sister Fanny. Published posthumously as Op. 81, the Andante, Scherzo, Capriccio and Fugue are strange and passionate stand-alone works that push into territory even more melancholy than his final quartet in F minor.

Schubert Songs with David Greco

Albert Hall Canberra

Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the third instalment of our exciting new series of interactive lecture-recitals, 18th Century Unpacked — designed to deepen your connection with our mainstage touring programs.

During Mozart In Salzburg, we journey to 18th-century Salzburg to explore the formative years of one of history’s greatest musical minds. Discover the influences that shaped the young prodigy — from his travels through Europe with his family, to the music of composers he encountered along the way, and the cultural life of his native city. This fascinating program offers a glimpse into the genius already evident in Mozart’s earliest works.

18th Century Unpacked - Mozart In Salzburg

The Ensemble’s dear friend Erin Helyard returns to lead this beautiful all-Mozart program.

As composer and performer, Wolfgang was shaped by two Austrian cities: his birthplace, Salzburg, with which he had a love-hate relationship, and his chosen home of Vienna. Between the two, the picturesque town (now city) of Linz was never more than a vacation stopover, but as you’ll hear, it was an especially fruitful ‘working holiday’ musically speaking.

Mozart's Salzburg & Linz

Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the fourth instalment of our dynamic new series of interactive lecture-recitals, 18th Century Unpacked — designed to deepen your connection with our mainstage touring programs.

In Haydn in London, we delve into one of the most remarkable chapters of the composer’s life — his celebrated visits to London in the 1790s. These were years of artistic triumph, creative freedom, and international fame. Haydn’s music dazzled audiences and shaped the future of the symphony.

18th Century Unpacked Haydn In London with Andrew Ford

An audience so enraptured by a symphonic finale that they rush as one toward the stage at the very moment a chandelier crashes to the floor behind them. Alas, fake news, folks, but the fact that music has miraculous powers needs no checking, and here is a concert in which musical wonders never cease.

Haydn's Miracle

Enhance your concert experience with our exclusive five-part pre-concert series, designed for anyone passionate about 18th-century music, historical performance, and period instruments. Held in conjunction with the State Library of NSW and alongside our 2025 season, this program offers you five curated pre-concert events, each including a glass of wine on arrival, nibbles, and a deep dive into the music and historical context of our performances, guided by guest experts. Bring a friend or come solo and connect with other local music-lovers.

18th Century Unpacked - Beethoven Arranged

A week after Napoleon invades Russia, Ludwig van Beethoven almost certainly says “Yes,
tonight Josephine” to the love of his life, the unhappily married and recently jilted but
socially impossible match, Countess Jozefina Brunszvik. Three days later he pours forth - with
the pencil (!) he souvenired from the tryst - the 10 little pages of hopeless devotion that have spawned thousands of pages of academic speculation. He hastily concludes in order to make the next post, then scrunches them in his pocket for the rest of his life.

Australian Haydn Ensemble

Apr 22, 2025

18th Century Unpacked - The Birth of Song: Haydn, Beethoven & Schubert

1 - 2 May, 2025

Schubert Songs with David Greco

Jun 10, 2025

18th Century Unpacked - Mozart In Salzburg

20 - 22 Jun, 2025

Mozart's Salzburg & Linz

Aug 19, 2025

18th Century Unpacked Haydn In London with Andrew Ford

9 - 17 Mar, 2025

Haydn's Sunrise

1 - 3 Dec, 2024

Haydn's Passion

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