Professor Ina Bornkessel-Schlesewsky & Professor Matthias Schlesewsky
Ian Dickson & Reg Holloway
Siegfried 2025: Join the Ring Leaders
Be part of these unparalleled performances.
This November, Simone Young leads the Orchestra and an all-star cast for the concert performance of Siegfried, the third instalment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
Help bring these landmark operas to life.
It has been 25 years since the Ring Cycle was performed in Sydney. When you join the Ring Leaders, you become an important partner in the Orchestra’s journey through these iconic operas. Each year we will invite you to renew your commitment to this incredible project and your support directly underpins the success of this immense undertaking.
Last year Die Walküre sold out both performances and was named the Winner of Limelight Magazine’s Giving Culture Award for 2024 “Performance of the Year”.
Whether you’re continuing the cycle, or this is your first experience, Siegfried stands alone as a complete story that demands to be experienced live. An archetypal hero’s journey, this is a true epic, with internationally acclaimed Simon O’Neill in the title role.
Join the Ring Leaders and enjoy exclusive experiences behind-the-scenes with Chief Conductor Simone Young and the cast.
Your support ensures the success of this immense four-year project showcasing the brilliant sound of the Orchestra.
Artists
SIMONE YOUNG conductor
SIMON O'NEILL Siegfried
ANJA KAMPE Brünnhilde
GERHARD SIEGEL Mime
WOLFGANG KOCH Wanderer
WARWICK FYFE Alberich
TEDDY TAHU RHODES Fafner
SAMANTHA CLARKE Waldvogel
NOA BEINART Erda
Levels of Annual Support
Virtuoso $25,000+
- The ultimate experience.
Artist Patrons $10,000+
- Have the opportunity to support an artist and meet them privately.
- Meet Simone Young and the cast in person.
- Attend all exclusive Ring Cycle events, including Salon with the Stars, the Open Rehearsal and special events around the Ring each year.
- Attend presentation at the Sydney Symphony office – ‘Siegfried: In Conversation’ in 2025 and ‘Götterdämmerung: In Conversation’ in 2026.
- Artist Patrons enjoy Concert Hospitality.
Patrons $5,000+
- Meet Simone Young and the cast in person.
- Attend all exclusive Ring Cycle events, including Salon with the Stars, the Open Rehearsal and special events around the Ring each year.
- Attend presentation at the Sydney Symphony office – ‘Siegfried: In Conversation’ in 2025 and ‘Götterdämmerung: In Conversation’ in 2026.
- Patrons enjoy Concert Hospitality.
Supporters $2,500+
- Attend all exclusive Ring Cycle events, including Salon with the Stars, the Open Rehearsal and special events around the Ring each year.
- Attend presentation at the Sydney Symphony office – ‘Siegfried: In Conversation’ in 2025 and ‘Götterdämmerung: In Conversation’ in 2026.
- Supporters enjoy Concert Hospitality.
Advocates $500+
- Come behind the scenes to watch an Open Rehearsal.
- Advocates enjoy Concert Hospitality.
Friends $250+
- Come behind the scenes to watch an Open Rehearsal.
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the Ring Leaders, including those who wish to remain anonymous.
RING LEADERS
I’ve conducted more than 25 years of Ring Cycles. I’ve dreamt of sharing this with the Orchestra that I love, in the city I love! – Simone Young, Chief Conductor
Questions?
Fleur Griffiths
Head of Philanthropy
(02) 8215 4645
Fleur.Griffiths@sydneysymphony.com
Special Events
Salon with the Stars
Virtuoso, Artist Patrons, Patrons and Supporters level
Open Rehearsal
All Ring Leaders