Pack up a picnic and prepare yourself for the perfect symphonic soirée. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is coming back with their free concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl this summer. Feel swept away by the music of Puccini, celebrate young Australian talent, and finish with a summer serenade of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and more. These free concerts will take place in February 2024.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
For over 90 years, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has delighted the ears of Melburnians with their free concert series. 2024 will be no different. Over three nights in February, they’ll take over Sidney Myer Music Bowl for a perfect night of music.
Here is the program:
Puccini in the Park
When: Wednesday February 21 at 7:30pm
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes including interval
Experience the music of Giacomo Puccini, who composed popular operas like La Bohème and Madama Butterfly. Listen to selections from these operas, performed by the MSO and two internationally acclaimed singers.
When We Were Young
When: Saturday February 24 at 7:30pm
Duration: 2 hours including interval
Spend your Saturday night celebrating young talent. The first half the the concert is all about Australia, with two world premieres from Cybec Young Composers, as well as 2022 ABC Young Performer of the Year Eliza Shepard on the flute. After the interval, hear the majestic Fifth Symphony by Finnish composer Sibelius.
Summer Serenade: Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Rossini
When: Wednesday February 28 at 7:30pm
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes including interval
Settle in for a magical evening under the stars, with a lively overture from Rossini, Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings and two favourite tunes from Beethoven.
Bookings are not required for the free concert series. Gates open at 5:30pm, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re welcome to pack a picnic, and there will also be food and drink available for purchase at the venue.