Past Events
The internationally acclaimed Hong Kong String Orchestra will make its highly anticipated Australian debut to welcome the Year of the Snake with an unforgettable celebration of music.
Over 20 pieces ensemble, renowned for its masterful fusion of Eastern and Western classical music, will captivate audiences with a unique program that blends beloved Western classical works by Vivaldi alongside traditional pieces that honour the rich cultural heritage of the Lunar New Year. Audiences can expect a nostalgic touch with iconic Hong Kong music from the 1990s, including music from the popular TV drama Blossoms Shanghai (繁花) , capturing the charm and energy of Hong Kong’s vibrant pop culture.
Don’t miss this extraordinary cultural journey celebrating the Year of the Snake.
Lunar New Year Concert 2023 is an evening of orchestral concert to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at Sydney Town Hall on Friday 10 February 2023. The concert features the extraordinary Willoughby Symphony Orchestra led by George Ellis, one of the leading Australian conductors together with selected Australian Chinese artists.
Experience Australia's finest musicians performing traditional and contemporary music from the East and West, including the acclaimed Chinese classics, Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto and the Yellow River Piano Concerto
East Meets West Orchestral Concert with Willoughby Symphony Orcheatra features a unique blend of classical music from the acclaimed Chinese masterpieces, Spring Festival Suite and Tune of Meihu, and the world-famous Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1.
Celebrate the Year of Rat with pop stars and classic culture artists from Shannxi Province China. 2020 Chinese New Year Gala at Sydney Town Hall on 28th Jan entertain you with a fun filled colourful night of acrobatics, martial arts, opera and pop, folk song, erhu and Tang dance.
A moving tale of bravery, oppression and love. The Legend of the Chinese Song Fairy, performed by China National Opera and Dance Drama Theatre (CNODDT), blessed the Sydney Opera House with Chinese folk music in December 2019. The opera performance delved into the myths and legends of the Guangxi Zhuang ethnic group and told the story of a cultural icon and legendary folk singer, Liu Sanjie the ‘Song Fairy’. The opera combined dialogue scenes with renowned folk music to create an alluring concert experience.
