Open Rehearsal with Simone Young
Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Wed 28 Oct, 2026, 7.00pm
Join us at an open rehearsal and watch as a Sydney Symphony Orchestra performance takes shape in front of your eyes.
Duration
The rehearsal is expected to run for 90 minutes, concluding at orchestra break.
Before the Rehearsal
Foyers will open one hour before the start of the rehearsal. The Southern Foyer Bar will be open for service.
Running late?
We can’t guarantee entry to the Concert Hall if you’re running late. If there’s a suitable break in the performance, you’ll be guided to the first available seats.
Come behind the scenes as Chief Conductor Simone Young prepares the Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and this world-class cast of soloists to perform Mendelssohn’s powerful oratorio Elijah.
Take your seat in the Lower Circle and see for yourself the meticulous preparation required to realise this magnificent work. Listen as the music is taken apart, examined and put back together again and marvel at the interweaving of scores of instruments and voices.
Numbers are limited – book now to avoid disappointment.
Please note this is a working rehearsal. Repertoire and duration are at the discretion of the conductor.
Program
Rehearsing Mendelssohn’s Elijah
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