Sydney Symphony On Demand
Watch behind the scenes features, interviews with our musicians and full-length concerts from the comfort of your living room! Special thanks to our Principal Partner, Emirates, for their generous support of Sydney Symphony On Demand.
Concerts
Settle in and watch our complete concert recordings.
Simone Young conducts Elgar & Vaughan Williams
Experience the best of British with two rare gems by Elgar and Vaughan Williams, masterfully led by Chief Conductor Simone Young, alongside the world premiere of Australian composer Carl Vine’s Dreams Undreamt.
The Cat Empire with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
The legendary Australian band bring their beloved tunes and new sounds to a musically immersive orchestral experience with the Sydney Symphony.
Simone Young conducts Das Rheingold
In a pure musical experience, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the finest Wagnerian singers from Australia and Europe perform under the guidance of Chief Conductor Simone Young in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
Spirit of the Wild – Oboe Concerto
Diana Doherty performs Nigel Westlake's Spirit of the Wild with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by David Robertson. Recorded at the Sydney Opera House on Friday 24th February, 2017.
Simone Young conducts Gurrelieder
Arnold Schoenberg’s Gurrelieder is a musical tapestry of monumental scale, requiring an orchestra of 140 musicians and a chorus of 285. A once in a lifetime live performance. Recorded in 4K at the Sydney Opera House in March, 2024.
Alexander Gavrylyuk performs Tchaikovsky
Sensational pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk astounds with his exquisite interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto. Originally streamed live from the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday 1 November 2023.
Peter and the Wolf
Enjoy this special Sydney Symphony Orchestra performance of Peter and the Wolf, recorded live at the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2022. This program includes Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and Wolf Tracks by composer Jean-Pascal Beintus.
Holst's The Planets
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra with conductor James Judd performs Gustav Holst’s spellbinding The Planets. Recorded on 7 December 2022 at the Sydney Opera House.
Schools Concert | Music That Makes You Move
Music That Makes You Move explores the links between music, movement, and kinaesthetic learning: a surefire recipe for getting our bodies moving after such a long time indoors.
Behind the Scenes
What does it take to bring a concert to life? Come behind the scenes and explore how we put some of our most magical and grandeur productions together.
Preparing for Gurrelieder
Get a glimpse into the magic of the production and rehearsals, and experience the passion, artistry, and excitement that went into perfecting this vision of Arnold Schoenberg’s Gurrelieder in March 2024.
Getting Ready for Das Rheingold
Take a glimpse behind the scenes as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra embarks on a four year long journey through Wagner's Ring Cycle commencing with Das Rheingold.
Meet the Musicians
Get to know our musicians as we deep-dive into program across the Season they're passionate about. Hear more about their backgrounds and history with the Orchestra.
Associate Concertmaster
Harry Bennetts
Out Associate Concertmaster, Harry Bennetts reflects on his first encounter with the violin, the influences that shaped his artistry, and the profound, almost transcendent experience he will convey through performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto.
Principal Horn
Samuel Jacobs
Welcome and congratulations to Samuel Jacobs, our new Principal Horn! Here he reflects on his musical journey, what keeps him busy offstage and the unique thrill that horn players feel when performing the music of Bruckner.
Percussion
Timothy Constable
Timothy Constable, a 10-year veteran of our percussion section, explains all the work that goes into a performance. He also shares his deep love of nature and his increasingly extreme pastimes, and what keeps him refreshed and motivated.
Concertmaster
Andrew Haveron
Concertmaster Andrew Haveron shares his insights on Elgar, his deep connection to his Violin Concerto, and what it’s like to step into the soloist’s spotlight with your colleagues sitting right behind you...
Associate Concertmaster
Alexandra Osborne
Congratulations and welcome to our new Associate Concertmaster, Alexandra Osborne! Alexandra has had a stellar career in the US but returned to Australia in 2021. She has vast experience in the Australian orchestral space.
Principal Double Bass
Kees Boersma
Meet our Principal Double Bass, Kees Boersma! Here he describes what drew him to the double bass, what keeps him busy offstage, and how he ended up at the Sydney Symphony – where he has been for 34 years!
Trumpet
Cécile Glémot
Get to know trumpet player Cécile Glémot! Her musical journey has taken her from France to studies at the Karajan Academy of the Berliner Philharmoniker, before travelling halfway across the world to join the Sydney Symphony last year.
Assistant Principal Viola
Justin Williams
Meet our Assistant Principal Viola, Justin Williams. Having been part of the Sydney Symphony for the past 12 years, Justin describes his move from the violin to the viola as he delves into the different sounds of the string section.
Principal Bass Clarinet
Alexander Morris
Prior to joining the Sydney Symphony in 2018, Alex began his orchestral career at the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne. In a full circle moment, musicians from ANAM join us on stage next week.
Principal Tuba
Steve Rossé
Meet our Principal Tuba, Steve Rossé! From California marching bands to the Sydney Symphony, Steve reflects on what first attracted him to the tuba and his 33 years with the Orchestra.
Principal Percussion
Rebecca Lagos
Principal Percussion, Rebecca Lagos takes you through a percussion set-up for a movie programme. After 36 years with the Orchestra, and 17 years as Principal, she’s got this down pat!
Principal Trumpet
David Elton
Principal Trumpet, David Elton has been with the Sydney Symphony for over 10 years. Here he talks about growing up with the Sydney Symphony and the close bond between the brass section.
Principal Cello
Katie Hewgill
We sat down with our Principal Cellist Catherine Hewgill to chat about her highlights from 33 years with the Sydney Symphony, her hobbies away from music, and her thoughts on our upcoming performances of Elgar's Cello Concerto with Nicolas Altstaedt.
Principal Emeritus Bassoon
Matthew Wilkie
Get to know our Principal Emeritus Bassoon, Matthew Wilkie! Here he reflects on life outside of music, his 22 year journey with the Sydney Symphony and what you can expect in the program for our performances of Mozart’s Gran Partita Serenade.
Associate Principal Trumpet
Brent Grapes
A very warm welcome to Brent Grapes, our new Associate Principal Trumpet! Brent’s first-ever concert with the Sydney Symphony was Pictures at an Exhibition.