Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra Tickets
App only
About Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony
You can feel the tension in Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony. Written after he had been denounced by Stalin for writing ‘muddle instead of music’, Shostakovich’s career hung in the balance.
His response was this symphony. A mighty, sweeping masterpiece that unleashes the full power of the orchestra; a bold statement that found universal approval.
Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles is world-renowned for connecting audiences to the emotion of music, which means you’ll feel every dramatic twist and turn, with goosebumps guaranteed in the blazing finale.
In his Sydney Symphony debut, Canadian virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin provides an elegant contrast with Beethoven’s heroic and noble Piano Concerto No.4. And Anna Clyne’s This Midnight Hour magnificently conjures the night.
Join the Sydney Symphony for this powerful reminder that in the darkest of times, artists hold the light.
Categories
Start date
12th September, 2025
End date
14th September, 2025
Venue
Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Complete access information for all Sydney Opera House theatres may be found here
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle parking is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
Further information of getting to the Sydney Opera House can be found here.
More information about Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony
Conductor: Donald Runnicles
Piano: Marc-André Hamelin
PROGRAM
Anna CLYNE This Midnight Hour
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.4 (Does not feature in the Friday performance.)
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.5
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony at?
Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony is at Sydney's Concert Hall | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony?
Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony tickets start at $50.
How do you get tickets for Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony?
Check the top of this page for current availability and exclusive offers on Donald Runnicles conducts Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony tickets on TodayTix.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.