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“THE CONCERT THAT NEVER WAS” — A LANDMARK TRIBUTE UNITING SINATRA, STREISAND AND STRINGS IN A WORLD-CLASS LIVE EXPERIENCE
“The Concert That Never Was: Sinatra. Streisand. Strings.”, is a bold and emotionally charged tribute to two of the greatest voices of all time—Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand—imagining the iconic collaboration that history never delivered.
Starring the critically acclaimed Penny Pavlakis referred to by her peers as “The Singers’ Singer” and Australia’s “Godfather of crooners” Grant Galea, with Vov Dylan and his renowned Palace Orchestra.
The Concert That Never Was” brings that unrealised moment to life through sweeping live strings, cinematic arrangements, and a deeply authentic interpretation of their most celebrated repertoire.
This is not imitation. It is a reconstruction of possibility.
Set against a backdrop of rich orchestration and timeless elegance, the production journeys through the golden age of song—where every lyric carries weight, every phrase is intentional, and every silence speaks. From Sinatra’s effortless swing and intimate phrasing to Streisand’s soaring, emotionally charged delivery, Pavlakis and Galea create a compelling dialogue between two musical legacies that have never before shared the same stage.
Backed by the lush, immersive sound of the Palace Orchestra under Vov Dylan’s direction, the concert delivers a full-scale, cinematic experience—elevating beloved standards into something both familiar and entirely new.
At its core, “The Concert That Never Was” is a celebration of what almost happened—and a reminder of the enduring power of great music to bridge time, imagination, and legacy.
One night. One stage. Two legends—finally together.
• Musical highlights include
• Come Fly with Me
• New York New York
• Fly Me to the Moon
• My Way
• My Funny Valentine
• Misty
• I am a Woman in Love
• People
• The Way We Were
• Evergreen
• You Don’t bring me flowers
• Somewhere
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49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2604
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