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As the world marks 200 years since the death of Ludwig van Beethoven, the Sydney Symphony will honour his legacy with a centrepiece Beethoven Festival in June 2027.

Over two exhilarating weeks, Simone Young will conduct all nine of Beethoven’s symphonies, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the complete symphonic journey of one of classical music's greatest composers.

Your support will be instrumental in realising this landmark celebration, helping the Sydney Symphony deliver unparalleled performances on a scale worthy of Beethoven's enduring influence.

If you are interested in supporting the Festival and deepening your experience of this exciting artistic undertaking, please contact:

Rachel Shafran
Development Manager
(02) 8215 4671 or rachel.shafran@sydneysymphony.com 

Make Your Donation

There are many opportunities to champion this exciting commemoration of Beethoven’s works:

Leadership Circle $25,000+

  • Opportunity to support a specific symphony within the Festival
  • All exclusive Beethoven events including gatherings with Simone Young, soloists, and musicians of the Sydney Symphony
  • Concert Hospitality
  • Acknowledgement in concert programs and on website

Artist Patrons $10,000+

  • Opportunity to support an artist and meet them individually
  • All exclusive Beethoven events including gatherings with Simone Young, soloists, and musicians of the Sydney Symphony
  • Concert Hospitality
  • Acknowledgement in concert programs and on website

Festival Supporters $1,000+

  • Behind-the-scenes rehearsal experience
  • Concert Hospitality
  • Acknowledgement in concert programs and on our website

Friends of the Festival $250+

  • Behind-the-scenes rehearsal experience 
  • Acknowledgement in concert programs and on our website 

Read more about the Festival

200 years since Beethoven’s death, his music still sets the terms. Chief Conductor Simone Young presents all nine symphonies across two spectacular weeks, tracing a body of work that reshaped the possibilities of the symphonic form.