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SUMMARY:The Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Iconic Canadian band The Tea Party are heading back to Australia in February 2026\, bringing a unique show to the Sydney Opera House for the first time with The Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams. \nThe Tea Party\, the multi-Platinum selling\, multi-Juno Award nominated trio consisting of singer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Jeff Martin\, bassist and multi-instrumentalist Stuart Chatwood and drummer/percussionist Jeff Burrows has returned with a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their chart-topping album\, TRIPtych (featuring the #1 song ‘Heaven Coming Down’). \nSince releasing its major-label debut album Splendor Solis in 1993\, The Tea Party has come to be regarded as one of the world’s most innovative rock bands\, with a sound that incorporates everything from traditional instrumentation from around the world\, to cutting-edge digital technology. Now\, after more than 30 years as a band – and 3 million albums sold\, The Tea Party is ready to open a new chapter in its saga\, a story that remains rooted in the goal to create new\, ambitious\, and thought-provoking music. \nPresented by Live Nation \nConducted by Sarah-Grace Williams.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/the-tea-party/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Seventh Wonder
DESCRIPTION:TEG Dainty\, in association with legendary Fleetwood Mac co-manager Dennis Dunstan\, is proud to present a once-in-a-lifetime orchestral spectacular: Seventh Wonder Performs Fleetwood Mac – Orchestrated\, live at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday 14 February 2026. \nThis monumental event will bring Fleetwood Mac’s iconic Rumours album to life\, note-for-note\, reimagined with the power and majesty of The Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, alongside a career-spanning selection of the band’s greatest hits. This is more than a concert. It is a celebration of one of the most influential bands of all time\, performed in one of the world’s most iconic venues. \nSeventh Wonder has earned global acclaim for delivering the closest experience audiences will have to hearing Fleetwood Mac live again. With flawless attention to detail\, exquisite harmonies and stunning orchestral arrangements\, the show has been hailed a triumph – and is the only authorised Fleetwood Mac orchestral production of its kind. \n“On first hearing Seventh Wonder Orchestrated…it gave me goosebumps! Really\, spooky good!” – Mick Fleetwood\nWith Fleetwood Mac’s former manager Dennis Dunstan providing creative oversight\, the performance carries the authenticity\, spirit and artistic intention of the original band. \n“Fleetwood Mac’s music is timeless\, and this show is the ultimate celebration of their artistry. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!” – Dennis Dunstan\, Fleetwood Mac Co-Manager. \nExpect breathtaking visuals\, exquisite musicianship and the overwhelming power of a full orchestra in full flight\, all set inside the spectacular Sydney Opera House. \nPresented by TEG Dainty \nConducted by Sarah-Grace Williams.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/seventh-wonder/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Met Concert #1
DESCRIPTION:Scroll down for tickets. \nThe Metropolitan Orchestra 18th concert season ignites with a blaze of energy and colour in this performance at the Verbrugghen Hall with a world premiere work by Australian composer Chris Moran titled Equilibrium. This striking new work explores contrast and balance: groove and grandeur\, simplicity and sophistication\, excitement and control to set the environment for this brilliant first concert of 2026. Hungarian folk rhythms will burst to life in Kodály’s Dances of Galánta\, before Beethoven’s radiant Symphony No. 4 crowns the evening with classical brilliance and joyful drive. This first performance of TMO’s tri-concert Met Season for 2026 is not to be missed. \nProudly supported by Inner West Council. 
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/met-concert-ignite/
LOCATION:Verbrugghen Hall\, Verbrugghen Hall\, Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, 1 Conservatorium Road\,\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000
CATEGORIES:Met Concerts
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SUMMARY:The Used
DESCRIPTION:A Mid Summer Night’s Symphony exclusive black-tie performance live at the Sydney Opera House \nFor over 25 years\, The Used have ticked off a multitude of milestones\, with their influential career shaping the landscape both in and beyond emo and alternative rock. In 2026 The Used will tick off yet another monumental first in their extremely storied career\, set to perform for the first time ever on the legendary stage of the Sydney Opera House for one unforgettable black tie event\, complete with choir and The Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams. \nThis unprecedented night\, titled A Mid Summer Night’s Symphony\, will offer Australian fans a chance to experience The Used live in action as you’ve never seen them before. \nPrepare for an unforgettable black tie event for the ages at one of Australia’s most renowned venues in 2026. \nPresented by Destroy All Lines \nConducted by Sarah-Grace Williams.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/the-used/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:TMO Junior - Young Instrumentalist Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA is proud to present its annual\nTMO JUNIOR – YOUNG INSTRUMENTALIST FESTIVAL \nProviding a welcoming\, non-competitive performance opportunity for young musicians in a supportive environment\, young musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to play one piece\, either solo or with accompaniment. Performers will be allocated a session along with similarly aged/skilled musicians\, where they will get to perform their chosen piece on stage. Each session will be one hour long\, with adjudications and medals presented immediately at the end of each session. \nOPEN TO Primary and High School students of all ages playing wind\, brass\, strings\, guitar or piano. \nSUNDAY 3 MAY 2026 Canada Bay Club\, 8 William St\, Five Dock NSW 2046 \n5 Session times between 10 am-5 pm \nENTRY FEE  \n\nThe entry fee for each performer is $45\nIf an individual would like to do 2 performances using different instruments\, they are eligible to purchase a Double Performer Ticket for $80.00*\nAudience members attend FREE and do not require a ticket.\n\nSCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS \nADJUDICATIONS AND MEDALS Unlike an eisteddfod\, there are no rankings awarded or winners announced. Each student is on their own musical journey\, all of which we want to celebrate. Each performer will receive WRITTEN FEEDBACK from our highly experienced adjudicators\, along with a TMO YOUNG INSTRUMENTALIST MEDAL! \nSESSION TIMES There will be 5 sessions on the day between 10 am & 5 pm\, with musicians of a similar age and standard grouped together.  \nSession One: 10.00 am\nSession Two: 11.15 am\nSession Three: 12.30 pm\nSession Four: 2.15 pm\nSession Five: 3.30 pm \nParticipants will be advised of their session time 2 weeks in advance. \nPIECE SELECTION and TIME LIMIT Participants can perform a piece of their choosing.  Students at an AMEB standard of Grade 5 or below will have a time limit of 3 minutes.  Students at 6th grade and above have a time limit of 5 minutes.  \nACCOMPANIST An accompanist will be provided free of charge for the performance.  There will be no chance for rehearsal on the day with the accompanist\, however\, you will be able to organise a rehearsal prior to the festival directly with the accompanist\, for a separate fee.  The accompanist’s details will be provided following enrolment.  \nPerformers are allowed to use their own accompanist if desired.  \nSCROLL DOWN TO ENROL NOW ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 10th April 2026. Places are strictly limited. \nPRIMARY ADJUDICATORS and ACCOMPANIST Click Names for Bio \nSarah-Grace Williams\, TMO Artistic Director & Chief Conductor (Woodwind Adjudicator)\nVictoria Jacono-Gilmovich\, TMO Concert Master (String Adjudicator)\nAlison Cameron\, AMEB Examiner & Festival Accompanist (Piano Adjudicator) \n\n \nOUR SPONSORS\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n* Double Performer Tickets must be held by the same individual. These tickets cannot be split/shared with anyone else. They are valid for two performances for this TMO Junior Instrumentalist festival with a different instrument at each performance. NB: Performances may not be scheduled during the same session.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/yif26/
LOCATION:Canada Bay Club\, 8 William Street\, Five Dock\, NSW\, 2046\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TMO Junior
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SUMMARY:Jeff Goldblum
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Goldblum and his longtime jazz ensemble\, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra\, tour Australia this May with performances across the country. \nIn Sydney\, the tour expands with a special orchestral collaboration\, seeing Goldblum joined by THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th (Sold Out) of May. \nThe celebrated actor\, known for his six-decade career and roles in films like Jurassic Park\, Thor: Ragnarok\, and the recent blockbuster Wicked\, is bringing his musical act for a special night of contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook standards. This is a special performance with The Metropolitan Orchestra not to be missed. \nFollowing the success of its companion album Still Blooming\, which debuted at #1 on the Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and #10 on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2025\, Night Blooms marks a rich new chapter in his ever-evolving musical journey. Set to be released on June 5\, 2026 on Universal’s recently relaunched Fontana label\, Night Blooms marks an electrifying continuation of Goldblum’s successful musical odyssey alongside his longtime ensemble\, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.  Piano playing Goldblum also adds his unique vocals on a few tracks on this forthcoming album\, alongside a dazzling lineup of collaborators whom he’s mobilized as a result of his illustrious decades-long career across film\, television\, stage\, fashion\, and music including dodie\, Cynthia Erivo\, Melody Gardot\, Ariana Grande\, Scarlett Johansson\, Charlie Puth\, Haley Reinhart\, Maiya Sykes and more. \nArriving hot on the heels of Goldblum’s portrayal as ‘The Wizard’ in Wicked and Wicked: For Good\, Still Blooming: Night Blooms reflects his deepening commitment to the 88 keys\, song\, and performance — transforming a 30-year passion for music into a thriving parallel career. The Night Blooms World Tour will bring these recordings to life on stage\, serving audiences an intimate yet exuberant evening of jazz and storytelling with a delicious dollop of Hollywood vibes. \nPresented by TEG DAINTY
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/jeff-goldblum/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Jeff Goldblum
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Goldblum and his longtime jazz ensemble\, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra\, tour Australia this May with performances across the country. \nIn Sydney\, the tour expands with a special orchestral collaboration\, seeing Goldblum joined by THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th (Sold Out) of May. \nThe celebrated actor\, known for his six-decade career and roles in films like Jurassic Park\, Thor: Ragnarok\, and the recent blockbuster Wicked\, is bringing his musical act for a special night of contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook standards. This is a special performance with The Metropolitan Orchestra not to be missed. \nFollowing the success of its companion album Still Blooming\, which debuted at #1 on the Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and #10 on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2025\, Night Blooms marks a rich new chapter in his ever-evolving musical journey. Set to be released on June 5\, 2026 on Universal’s recently relaunched Fontana label\, Night Blooms marks an electrifying continuation of Goldblum’s successful musical odyssey alongside his longtime ensemble\, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.  Piano playing Goldblum also adds his unique vocals on a few tracks on this forthcoming album\, alongside a dazzling lineup of collaborators whom he’s mobilized as a result of his illustrious decades-long career across film\, television\, stage\, fashion\, and music including dodie\, Cynthia Erivo\, Melody Gardot\, Ariana Grande\, Scarlett Johansson\, Charlie Puth\, Haley Reinhart\, Maiya Sykes and more. \nArriving hot on the heels of Goldblum’s portrayal as ‘The Wizard’ in Wicked and Wicked: For Good\, Still Blooming: Night Blooms reflects his deepening commitment to the 88 keys\, song\, and performance — transforming a 30-year passion for music into a thriving parallel career. The Night Blooms World Tour will bring these recordings to life on stage\, serving audiences an intimate yet exuberant evening of jazz and storytelling with a delicious dollop of Hollywood vibes. \nPresented by TEG DAINTY
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/jeff-goldblum/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:CC1: Animal Adventures
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Orchestra’s (TMO) Cushion Concerts return to Leichhardt Town Hall for one day only on Saturday 9th of May.  Hear birds singing\, lions roaring\, elephants stomping and even an unhappy Aardvark\, all played by the orchestra! Join Zookeepers Sarah-Grace and Sam for this fun concert that will ignite imaginations in a kid-friendly environment. Including music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake\, Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee\, your children will join in the fun as they sing and dance to some of their favourite animal nursery rhymes. \nSCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS \nPresented by animated actor Sam Welsh and conducted by TMO’s Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams with The Metropolitan Orchestra\, these performances will excite young audiences to get up close and personal with the musicians in each highly interactive concert. Kids and families are encouraged to bring cushions and rugs to any of the three sessions. \nThe Metropolitan Orchestra’s Family Cushion Concerts invite young audiences and their families to explore each of the instruments of the orchestra in a fun and kid-focused environment. Each short concert (performed without interval) will ensure kids and parents can see\, hear\, engage and enjoy all of the music and musicians with the added highlight of walking through a live performing orchestra at the end of the performance. \nSupported by the Inner West Council. \nTickets from only $20.00 (Babes in arms – less than 12 months – FREE).\nOnly three shows. Scroll down for tickets.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/cushion1-animal-adventures/
LOCATION:Leichhardt Town Hall\, Corner of Marion and Norton Streets\, Leichhardt\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cushion Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260606T190000
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SUMMARY:Met Concert #2
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Orchestra’s second Met Concert for 2026 promises a night of dazzling colour and elemental rhythm. Led by Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams\, this performance showcases the orchestra’s longtime support for talented Australian musicians when TMO present a world premiere work from composer Graeme Brown titled Endangered Species. “Endangered Species” is a sweeping new orchestral work that weaves the voices of the Bengal Tiger\, Polar Bear\, Eagle\, and Hope for us all\, portraying a shared struggle for the survival of our fragile planet. Rimsky-Korsakov’s sparkling Capriccio Espagnol is inspired by Spanish folk melodies and characterized by its brilliant use of orchestral colour to unleash Spanish fire on the audience\, while Ravel’s exquisite Pavane offers a moment of poised beauty in this nostalgic and evocative piece\, notable for its beautiful and moving. The concert will blaze with shimmering magic as the musicians present Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite\, a masterpiece of orchestral brilliance. \nProudly supported by Inner West Council. 
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/met-concert-flare/
LOCATION:Verbrugghen Hall\, Verbrugghen Hall\, Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, 1 Conservatorium Road\,\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000
CATEGORIES:Met Concerts
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SUMMARY:TwoSet Violin
DESCRIPTION:Global classical music phenomena TwoSet Violin – aka Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen – return to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall for two performances on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 June as part of their Sacrilegious Games World Tour. \nFollowing their sold-out Opera House concert in 2024\, the wildly popular and irreverent duo will perform with Sydney-based The Metropolitan Orchestra\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, in two high-energy\, virtuosic performances that playfully challenge tradition with their signature razor-sharp wit and infectious stage presence. \nTwoSet Violin said: “We’ve been practicing 40 hours a day for this moment! Returning to Australia to take over the Sydney Opera House feels surreal\, and we’re bringing our biggest concert yet. Expect plenty of laughs\, music\, and a celebration of everything we love about classical music in the digital world. Get ready for the Sacrilegious Games!” \nRising to global prominence through their YouTube channel\, TwoSet Violin have built a massive following across social platforms\, with more than 1.5 billion views worldwide. After giving up their spots in the Sydney and Queensland Symphony Orchestras in 2016 and embarking on the first-ever crowd-funded classical world tour in 2017\, Yang and Chen have revolutionised the presentation of classical music\, gaining fans around the globe while collaborating with internationally acclaimed soloists such as Lang Lang\, Hilary Hahn\, Janine Jansen\, James Ehne and Maxim Vengerov. Known for their viral musical challenges\, candid embrace of “imperfection” and deep respect for the artform\, Yang and Chen have become powerful ambassadors for classical music in the digital age. \nSydney Opera House Director of Programming\, Brenna Hobson\, said: “TwoSet Violin breakdown barriers as part of a new generation of classical artists. Combining extraordinary musicianship with humour\, accessibility and cultural relevance\, their work reflects exactly the kind of bold innovation we champion at the Sydney Opera House. Joyful\, fearless and deeply musical\, TwoSet Violin’s return to the Concert Hall with the esteemed The Metropolitan Orchestra\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, redefine what a classical concert can be.” \nProgram \nMozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture (orchestra only)\nVivaldi: Four Seasons ‘Summer’\nSarasate: Zigeunerweisen\nGardel: Por una cabeza\nRimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee\nPaganini: 24 Caprices\, Op. 1\, No. 24 in A Minor\, Finale\nPaganini: La Campanella\nSibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor\, Op.47\nTchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major\, Op. 35\nVivaldi: Four Seasons ‘Winter’\nNicholas Ma: Anti-Brainrot Concerto\nSarasate: Navarra Op. 33
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/twoset-violin/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T220000
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SUMMARY:TwoSet Violin
DESCRIPTION:Global classical music phenomena TwoSet Violin – aka Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen – return to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall for two performances on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 June as part of their Sacrilegious Games World Tour. \nFollowing their sold-out Opera House concert in 2024\, the wildly popular and irreverent duo will perform with Sydney-based The Metropolitan Orchestra\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, in two high-energy\, virtuosic performances that playfully challenge tradition with their signature razor-sharp wit and infectious stage presence. \nTwoSet Violin said: “We’ve been practicing 40 hours a day for this moment! Returning to Australia to take over the Sydney Opera House feels surreal\, and we’re bringing our biggest concert yet. Expect plenty of laughs\, music\, and a celebration of everything we love about classical music in the digital world. Get ready for the Sacrilegious Games!” \nRising to global prominence through their YouTube channel\, TwoSet Violin have built a massive following across social platforms\, with more than 1.5 billion views worldwide. After giving up their spots in the Sydney and Queensland Symphony Orchestras in 2016 and embarking on the first-ever crowd-funded classical world tour in 2017\, Yang and Chen have revolutionised the presentation of classical music\, gaining fans around the globe while collaborating with internationally acclaimed soloists such as Lang Lang\, Hilary Hahn\, Janine Jansen\, James Ehne and Maxim Vengerov. Known for their viral musical challenges\, candid embrace of “imperfection” and deep respect for the artform\, Yang and Chen have become powerful ambassadors for classical music in the digital age. \nSydney Opera House Director of Programming\, Brenna Hobson\, said: “TwoSet Violin breakdown barriers as part of a new generation of classical artists. Combining extraordinary musicianship with humour\, accessibility and cultural relevance\, their work reflects exactly the kind of bold innovation we champion at the Sydney Opera House. Joyful\, fearless and deeply musical\, TwoSet Violin’s return to the Concert Hall with the esteemed The Metropolitan Orchestra\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, redefine what a classical concert can be.” \nProgram \nMozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture (orchestra only)\nVivaldi: Four Seasons ‘Summer’\nSarasate: Zigeunerweisen\nGardel: Por una cabeza\nRimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee\nPaganini: 24 Caprices\, Op. 1\, No. 24 in A Minor\, Finale\nPaganini: La Campanella\nSibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor\, Op.47\nTchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major\, Op. 35\nVivaldi: Four Seasons ‘Winter’\nNicholas Ma: Anti-Brainrot Concerto\nSarasate: Navarra Op. 33
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/twoset-violin/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:LOUDER
DESCRIPTION:25 – 28 June 2026 \nClassical reimagined with bodies \n\n\n\n\nThe intensity is turned up as the beauty and precision of classical music meet the daring physical mastery of circus. When these two disciplines collide\, tradition isn’t abandoned\, it’s reimagined and brought thrillingly to life. \nCreated by multi-award-winning Australian circus company Gravity and Other Myths in collaboration with the Brandenburger Symphoniker\, LOUDER is a powerful new work responding to the noise and complexity of the modern world through the enduring language of classical music. \nOn the Opera House stage\, eight world-class acrobats share the space with 22 musicians from The Metropolitan Orchestra\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, in a finely balanced exchange of sound and movement.  \nThe acrobats’ physicality becomes a visual interpretation of the music itself\, from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major to newly composed works from Sxip Shirey and Quincey Grant. Human towers rise and fall\, bodies are launched and caught\, structures build and dissolve\, all meticulously calibrated to the conductor’s beat. \nThough they come from different artistic worlds\, both musicians and acrobats are guided by the same principles: timing\, trust\, discipline and precision.  \nPresented by Sydney Opera House\, created by Gravity & Other Myths in collaboration with the Brandenburger Symphoniker and co-produced by Brandenburger Theater and Chamäleon Berlin.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/louder/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260725T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113620
CREATED:20231127T062428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T232654Z
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SUMMARY:CC2: Peter and the Wolf
DESCRIPTION:One of the most popular children’s concerts of all time\, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf will enchant\, entertain and educate audiences both young and old. Start the winter school holidays with an amazing musical journey along with Peter and his Grandfather\, the Bird\, Cat\, Duck\, the Hunters\, and of course the big\, bad\, Wolf. Children will look\, learn\, see and hear each of the musical instruments that represent the different characters of this timeless story. \nSCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS \nAlex Packard returns to narrate this timeless musical story which will be conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams with The Metropolitan Orchestra. This is a fantastic opportunity to give your children a fun\, first-class musical experience with a unique opportunity to get up close to the instruments of a symphony orchestra. Watch your little ones fall in love with beautiful music and start a lifetime love of this enduring fairytale. This is the most popular children’s show in TMO’s annual Cushion Concert series so be sure to book your preferred day and time early as tickets are limited. \nTickets from only $20.00 (Babes in arms – less than 12 months – FREE).\nFour shows in total. 
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/peter-and-the-wolf/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Balmain Town Hall\, 370 Darling Street\, Balmain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2041\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cushion Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Orchestra":MAILTO:info@metorchestra.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260726T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260726T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113620
CREATED:20231127T062428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T232654Z
UID:18908-1785059100-1785069000@www.metorchestra.com.au
SUMMARY:CC2: Peter and the Wolf
DESCRIPTION:One of the most popular children’s concerts of all time\, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf will enchant\, entertain and educate audiences both young and old. Start the winter school holidays with an amazing musical journey along with Peter and his Grandfather\, the Bird\, Cat\, Duck\, the Hunters\, and of course the big\, bad\, Wolf. Children will look\, learn\, see and hear each of the musical instruments that represent the different characters of this timeless story. \nSCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS \nAlex Packard returns to narrate this timeless musical story which will be conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams with The Metropolitan Orchestra. This is a fantastic opportunity to give your children a fun\, first-class musical experience with a unique opportunity to get up close to the instruments of a symphony orchestra. Watch your little ones fall in love with beautiful music and start a lifetime love of this enduring fairytale. This is the most popular children’s show in TMO’s annual Cushion Concert series so be sure to book your preferred day and time early as tickets are limited. \nTickets from only $20.00 (Babes in arms – less than 12 months – FREE).\nFour shows in total. 
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/peter-and-the-wolf/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Balmain Town Hall\, 370 Darling Street\, Balmain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2041\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cushion Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Orchestra":MAILTO:info@metorchestra.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113620
CREATED:20251209T075921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T102623Z
UID:18849-1790449200-1790456400@www.metorchestra.com.au
SUMMARY:Met Concert #3
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Orchestra’s season finale bursts onto the stage with irresistible dance rhythms and late-Romantic splendour. The sultry sway of Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 sets the stage with emotional expression before the performance moves into the glittering waltzes and gallops of Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite. To close the third and final Met Concert for 2026\, Rachmaninoff’s magnificent Symphonic Dances sweeps the orchestra and audience from haunting nostalgia to exultant triumph in what will be a fitting finale to The Metropolitan Orcehstra’s incredible 18th year of spectacular music\, and TMO’s first at the Verbrugghen in Sydney. \nProudly supported by Inner West Council.  \n\n 
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/met-concert-fiesta/
LOCATION:Verbrugghen Hall\, Verbrugghen Hall\, Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, 1 Conservatorium Road\,\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000
CATEGORIES:Met Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Orchestra":MAILTO:info@metorchestra.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113620
CREATED:20251212T043720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T024749Z
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SUMMARY:TMO Junior String Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Orchestra’s TMO Junior String Camp is an exciting holiday orchestral training program for young musicians (7-14 years)\, playing at an AMEB Grade 2 standard or above. TMO Juniors will experience 3 days of orchestral rehearsals and tutorials with tutors from The Metropolitan Orchestra\, working towards a performance on the final day. Led by TMO’s Artistic Director Sarah-Grace Williams and TMO’s incredible string educators\, this experience will be enriching\, exciting\, nurturing\, lots of fun\, and importantly\, memory-making! In addition to outstanding music tuition\, students will take part in daily yoga classes and team-building activities. Experiencing the thrill of performing together in concert on the final day of camp\, TMO Juniors will also have the opportunity to hear their tutors perform. \nTICKETS ON SALE SOON \nDATES & TIMES: \nMonday 28 SEPTEMBER\, 9am-4pm (Arrival at 8.30\, for registration) \nTuesday 29 SEPTEMBER\, 9am-4pm (Arrival at 8.45am) \nWednesday 30 SEPTEMBER\, 9am-4pm (Arrival at 8.45am) with CONCERT FOR PARENTS at 3.00pm \nVENUE: LEICHHARDT TOWN HALL\, Corner of Marion and Norton Streets\, Leichhardt \nCOST: $345 for 3 days. Fee includes: \nFee includes: \n\nThree days of orchestral rehearsals\, working towards a concert on day 3\nTutorial sessions with outstanding string teachers from TMO\nAdvanced students may be invited to rehearse and perform with the\nInternational award-winning Extension Ensemble ‘TMO Candenza Strings’\nParticipation in a range of other fun activities\nTMO Junior Goodie Bag on arrival\nFree tickets to the final concert for friends and family.\nLink to a professional video recording of the end-of-camp concert\nParticipation certificate\nCreative Kids Vouchers accepted (choose a relevant CK ticket type)\n\nClick here for a list of camp staff and tutors \nPlease note all ticket purchases are subject to TMO ticket purchase Terms and Conditions. Click here to read T&C’s. \nSUPPORTED BY\n \n  \nTICKETS ON SALE SOON
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/tmo-junior-string-camp/
LOCATION:Leichhardt Town Hall\, Corner of Marion and Norton Streets\, Leichhardt\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:TMO Junior
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Orchestra":MAILTO:info@metorchestra.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113620
CREATED:20250122T202058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T043225Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Concert: Cellists of TMO
DESCRIPTION:The renowned Eight Cellists of The Metropolitan Orchestra return to the beautifully restored Leichhardt Town Hall for a unique performance on Sunday October 25th at 3:00pm. This intimate afternoon chamber concert will see these outstanding musicians deliver their refreshing take on a wide range of music from classic masterworks to some of the best-known pop songs\, all re-orchestrated to accentuate the beautiful sounds of the cello. The program will include reimagining’s of classic works through to some of the greatest pop songs of all time.  \nOne performance only. Limited seating in this intimate venue. \n<Tickets on sale soon> \nProgram TBA \nProudly supported by The Inner West Council. \n\nThere will be no interval for this performance.\nPrograms are subject to change.\nA lock-out period will apply so please ensure all audience members enter the venue prior to the scheduled start time.\nAll tickets only $30.00 each. Children under 7 free.\n\n** TMO is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation. Please consider making a donation while booking your tickets. Your support is very much needed and appreciated. \nClick Here For 2025 Concert Program Notes \n 
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/cellists/
LOCATION:Leichhardt Town Hall\, Corner of Marion and Norton Streets\, Leichhardt\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Chamber Concerts,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Orchestra":MAILTO:info@metorchestra.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261128T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113620
CREATED:20250122T200542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T220737Z
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SUMMARY:CC3: Rudolph’s Red Nose Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Oh no\, Rudolph is missing his bright\, red\, nose! \nCome on a wonderful journey with that most famous of reindeer Rudolph\, as he travels all the lands looking for his missing bright red nose. This wonderful world premiere performance will engage all audience members with a variety of Christmas music presented from the intimate setting of the beautifully restored Balmain Town Hall. Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams and The Metropolitan Orchestra (TMO) will be joined by animated Children’s performer and entertainer Nat Jobe in this fabulous new Christmas show that will leave everyone glowing with the special magic that this wonderful time of year brings. \nSCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS \nGet your Christmas festivities started early with this wonderfully engaging opportunity where children can enjoy an interactive first-class musical experience including with a walk-through of the orchestra as it performs live! Little ones will be immersed in the magic of Christmas while falling in love with beautiful music played by the orchestra\, leaving everyone filled with that special Christmas spirit. \nTickets from $20.00. \nProgram will include:\nTCHAIKOVSY The Nutcracker selections\nBACH Ave Maria\nSTRAUSS Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka\nHOLST St Paul’s Suite\n+ your favourite Christmas Carols \nSupported by the Inner West Council. \nTickets from only $20.00 (Babes in arms – less than 12 months – FREE).\nFour shows in total.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/cc3-rudolph/2026-11-28/2/
LOCATION:Balmain Town Hall\, 370 Darling Street\, Balmain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2041\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cushion Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Metropolitan Orchestra":MAILTO:info@metorchestra.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261129T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T113620
CREATED:20250122T200542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T220738Z
UID:18912-1795945500-1795955400@www.metorchestra.com.au
SUMMARY:CC3: Rudolph’s Red Nose Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Oh no\, Rudolph is missing his bright\, red\, nose! \nCome on a wonderful journey with that most famous of reindeer Rudolph\, as he travels all the lands looking for his missing bright red nose. This wonderful world premiere performance will engage all audience members with a variety of Christmas music presented from the intimate setting of the beautifully restored Balmain Town Hall. Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams and The Metropolitan Orchestra (TMO) will be joined by animated Children’s performer and entertainer Nat Jobe in this fabulous new Christmas show that will leave everyone glowing with the special magic that this wonderful time of year brings. \nSCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS \nGet your Christmas festivities started early with this wonderfully engaging opportunity where children can enjoy an interactive first-class musical experience including with a walk-through of the orchestra as it performs live! Little ones will be immersed in the magic of Christmas while falling in love with beautiful music played by the orchestra\, leaving everyone filled with that special Christmas spirit. \nTickets from $20.00. \nProgram will include:\nTCHAIKOVSY The Nutcracker selections\nBACH Ave Maria\nSTRAUSS Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka\nHOLST St Paul’s Suite\n+ your favourite Christmas Carols \nSupported by the Inner West Council. \nTickets from only $20.00 (Babes in arms – less than 12 months – FREE).\nFour shows in total.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/cc3-rudolph/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:Balmain Town Hall\, 370 Darling Street\, Balmain\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2041\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cushion Concerts
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