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A holiday season gift to Sydney - a free concert as The Sydney Youth Orchestra and Stanley Dodds present Messiaen’s “Turangalîla-Symphonie,” story of universal love at White Bay Power Station. The Sydney Youth Orchestra invites audiences to a breathtaking afternoon of orchestral mastery with its end-of-year concert on Sunday December 15th, 2024, at 2:00 pm. This extraordinary free event, held at the iconic White Bay Power Station, Sydney’s newest arts, culture and community venue, will feature The Sydney Youth Orchestra performing Olivier Messiaen’s “Turangalîla-Symphonie”—an iconic 20th-century masterpiece that combines love, joy, movement, and the mysteries of time. Conducted by the internationally acclaimed Stanley Dodds, this is a rare opportunity to experience a work of immense power and complexity live.
Messiaen’s “Turangalîla-Symphonie” is renowned for its intricate, exotic instrumentation, including the unique Ondes Martenot and a virtuosic solo piano part. The ten-movement symphony creates a sonic world drawing on Messiaen’s fascination with bird songs, Hindu rhythms, and Balinese gamelan sounds. According to the composer, “Turanga” represents the flow of time and rhythm, while “Turangalîla” is a hymn to love, joy, and the essence of life itself. This rare performance promises to be a profound live experience, uniting bold orchestration and intricate themes
his performance is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both the audience and the young musicians of SYO,” says Stanley Dodds. “Messiaen’s music is a true exploration of sound and emotion, and I am thrilled to lead The Sydney Youth Orchestra through this profound journey.”
Stanley Dodds brings extensive experience to SYO as Principal Conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor of Poland's Cavatina Philharmonic Orchestra.
The program also includes The Philharmonic Orchestra - Powered By SYO performing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with special guest piano soloist Kelly Liu.
This is a musical and cultural event not to be missed—join The Sydney Youth Orchestra and Stanley Dodds for a rare opportunity to experience the “Turangalîla-Symphonie” live.
Event Details:
The Sydney Youth Orchestra presents Turangalîla-Symphonie by Olivier Messiaen and The Philharmonic - Powered By SYO perform Rhapsody in Blue by Gerswin.
When: Sunday December 15 2024. 2:00 pm to 4.30pm
Where: White Bay Power Station, Sydney
Tickets: Free with registration at SYO.com.au
Tickets are free, and audiences are encouraged to register early to secure their seats for this unforgettable event at White Bay Power Station, an industrial heritage site reimagined as an arts, culture and community venue, merging Sydney’s history with contemporary culture.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
White Bay Power Station, Wangal, Sydney, Australia
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