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Cocktail Hour

CHAMBER MUSIC WITH THE MUSICIANS OF THE SYDNEY SYMPHONY

When: 6pm on Fridays or Saturdays
Where: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Pack size: Choose between 3 or 6 concerts
Good to know: If your plans change, you can swap concerts at no extra charge*

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Choose one of the following pack size options, and explore the concerts available in each pack.

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2023 Janaceks String Quartet No2 Listing
Janaček's String Quartet No.2
2023 Dvoraks String Quintet No3 Listing
Dvořák's String Quintet No.3
2023 Steve Reich Bach Listing
Steve Reich and Bach
2023 Britten Prokofiev Listing
Britten & Prokofiev
2023 Beethoven Mozart Listing
Beethoven & Mozart
2023 Schuberts Octet Listing
Schubert’s Octet
Book for a day and time
2023 Janaceks String Quartet No2 Listing
Janaček's String Quartet No.2
2023 Steve Reich Bach Listing
Steve Reich and Bach
2023 Beethoven Mozart Listing
Beethoven & Mozart
Book for a day and time
2023 Dvoraks String Quintet No3 Listing
Dvořák's String Quintet No.3
2023 Britten Prokofiev Listing
Britten & Prokofiev
2023 Schuberts Octet Listing
Schubert’s Octet
Book for a day and time
6 CONCERT PACK
Reserve General Admission
Adult AdultGeneral Admission$498.00
Student StudentGeneral Admission$449.00
Pensioner PensionerGeneral Admission$449.00
Under 35 Under 35General Admission$240.00
Child ChildGeneral Admission$240.00
3A & 3B CONCERT PACK
Reserve General Admission
Adult AdultGeneral Admission$255.00
Student StudentGeneral Admission$230.00
Pensioner PensionerGeneral Admission$230.00
Under 35 Under 35General Admission$120.00
Child ChildGeneral Admission$120.00
*Booking fee may apply

Meet us in the Utzon Room, overlooking Sydney Harbour. It’s one of the most charming and intimate spaces in the Sydney Opera House.

These chamber music performances are an opportunity to experience the phenomenal technique of Sydney Symphony musicians up close. A sunset timeslot and a one-hour programs conclude while the night is still young.

Explore the concerts

2023 Janaceks String Quartet No2 Gallery

Janaček's String Quartet No.2

Fri 17 & Sat 18 Feb

The emotional impact of the string quartet is fully realised in Janáček’s intimate letters.
2023 Dvoraks String Quintet No3 Gallery

Dvořák's String Quintet No.3

Fri 3 & Sat 4 Mar

Inspired by the sights and sounds of America, Dvořák’s Quintet is charming and full of joy.
2023 Steve Reich Bach Gallery

Steve Reich & Bach

Fri 9 & Sat 10 Jun

JS Bach and Steve Reich might be centuries apart, but their precise, clear and rich musical languages make compelling partners in this intimate concert.
2023 Britten Prokofiev Gallery

Britten & Prokofiev

Fri 30 Jun & Sat 1 Jul

Evocative works by Prokofiev and Britten are brought to life in this intimate, fascinating chamber music program.
2023 Beethoven Mozart Gallery

Beethoven & Mozart

Fri 21 & Sat 22 Jul

The Sydney Symphony’s superb wind section comes to the fore in gorgeous, intimate chamber works by Mozart and Beethoven.
2023 Schuberts Octet Gallery

Schubert's Octet

Fri 15 & Sat 16 Sep

Concertmaster Andrew Haveron leads this mighty work that showcases an impressive range of Sydney Symphony musicians across six glowing movements.

*Terms may apply.