Events
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Concert 2, 2022
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat, VIC, AustraliaToying with the Classics The Ballarat Symphony Orchestra presents classical music with a twist. A Toy Symphony with real toys. Beethoven letting the cat out of the bag. Mozart outdoing P.D.Q. Bach. And Haydn being more surprising than the Surprise Symphony. Music by famous composers…with something funny happening! Conductor: Hugh …
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French Connections
The Abbey Theatre - Loreto 1600 Sturt St, Lake Wendouree, VICJoin us for our final concert of 2022 - French Connections - featuring a program of French composers, since all things French will never go out of style. Conductor: Hugh McKelvey Program: - Gounod, Petite Symphonie - Faure, Pavane - Faure, Elegie - Faure, Masques et Bergamasques (mvts 1-3) - …
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Killer Instincts
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, AustraliaWe’re excited to present our first concert for 2023 – Killer Instincts! Sink your teeth into an afternoon that features some of the music worlds most loved pieces. From Schubert’s beautiful ‘Unfinished Symphony’ to the infectious enthusiasm and energy of ‘Bacchanale’ from Saint Saens. Monstrous intent comes in the form …
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The Big Sing
Ballarat Civic Hall 300/304 Mair St, Ballarat, VIC, AustraliaThe Big Sing - presented by Victorian Opera with Ballarat Choral Society and Ballarat Symphony Orchestra featuring Syrah Torii and Alistair Cooper-Golec. Join us on Sunday 11 June at the Ballarat Civic Hall where Helen Duggan, Jenny Going, Gareth Grainger and Victorian Opera’s Artistic Director Richard Mills AM lead us …
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BSO Space Concert CANCELLED
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, AustraliaThe BSO have made the difficult decision to cancel our Space themed concert as we have been unable to secure a full string section. The BSO committee are currently working hard to rebuild the orchestra and are hopeful about returning to performing by the end of 2024. We hope to …
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Big Christmas Sing!
Ballarat Civic Hall 300/304 Mair St, Ballarat, VIC, AustraliaVictorian Opera is proud to return to Ballarat with The Big Sing as part of the Ballarat Opera Festival. A musical event in partnership with the Ballarat Choral Society and Ballarat Symphony Orchestra, staged at the Ballarat Civic Hall, featuring local singers alongside Victorian Opera Emerging Artist Prize winners, conducted …
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An afternoon of Beethoven and Bizet!
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, AustraliaIt's the 150th anniversary of the premier of the Carmen Suites so we'll be performing a selection of Bizet's most loved and lasting melodies from this master of Operas! We're also performing Beethoven's 7th Symphony, one of Beethoven’s personal favourites. Come and experience the spontaneity and liveliness of this great …
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Victorian Opera Big Christmas Sing!
Ballarat Civic Hall 300/304 Mair St, Ballarat, VIC, AustraliaJoin in the Christmas cheer as Victorian Opera, the Ballarat Choral Society and the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra present an afternoon of festive music, operatic hits, and sing-a-long moments. Venue: Ballarat Civic Hall Time: 2pm (75 min running time, no interval) Prices: Full: $35; Concession: $28; Child: $20 (2 – 14 years) …
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Journeys through Space and Time
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, AustraliaBallarat Symphony are starting 2026 with a family friendly concert designed to introduce young people and families to orchestral works! The program showcasing bold and dramatic melodies to feature different sections of the orchestra. Guest Conductor: Andrew Leach Guest Leader: Sarah Nieuwkerk Program: Also Sprach Zarathustra (intro), Richard Strauss The …
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Beethoven Festival Concert
Ulumbarra Theatre 10-20 Gaol Road, Bendigo, VICThe Ballarat Symphony Orchestra are excited to be performing in the Bendigo Beethoven Festival in May. Five orchestras will perform all nine Beethoven Symphonies across a three day extravaganza! Conductor: Nicole Marshall Program: BSO will perform Symphonies 2 and 5 Date & Time: Sunday 31 May at 1pm (please note ticket website currently …