Regency & Reformation

Sunday 9 November, 3pm
The Old Museum, Brisbane

Conductor: Stefanie Smith

Ever wondered what Jane Austen’s stories would sound like with a live orchestra? This unique concert brings her world to life with beautiful music and live acting. You’ll hear pieces from the time Austen lived - like the dramatic Pride and Prejudice Suite and the powerful Reformation Symphony - while actors perform scenes from her novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion.

It’s not just sitting and listening; there’s storytelling, romance, and even a bit of comedy. The second half kicks off with Mozart’s lively Magic Flute, and the actors will move through the audience, making the experience feel up close and personal. With period costumes, a simple stage, and a full symphony orchestra right there with the performers, it’s a fun and moving way to explore Austen’s world—even if you’ve never been to a concert before.

Feminine Threads

Saturday 8 March, 3pm
Holy Trinity Fortitude Valley

Special Guest: Catherine Likhuta

Despite being from different time periods, these three female composers threaded together through their abilities as pianists.

We are kicking off our 35th anniversary year celebrating International Women's Day with a program featuring chamber works by celebrated female composers.

A French Fantasy

Sunday 16 March, 3pm
Draney Theatre, Brisbane

Sunday 9 March, 3pm
Coolum Civic Centre, Sunshine Coast

Conductor: Stefanie Smith
Brisbane Soloist: Reuben Tsang

Join the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the 150th birthday of Maurice Ravel.

Featuring Ravel's iconic "Ma mére l'Oye" or "Mother Goose Suite"; you will also hear "Pictures at an Exhibition" originally composed by Modest Mussorgsky, then later orchestrated by Ravel.

The Dream of Gerontius

Sunday 24 August, 3pm
Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane

Conductor: Emily Cox AM

Experience Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, one of the greatest works in the choral symphonic repertoire.  This captivating oratorio (with text by Cardinal John Henry Newman) follows the journey of a soul after death, exploring themes of mortality and the afterlife with soaring melodies, rich orchestration and thrilling choral harmonies.

Close to 200 musicians will fill the stage: an outstanding cast of soloists: Milijana Nikolic, Bradley Daley, and David Wakeham; guest ensemble Canticum Chamber Choir; alongside the full forces of Brisbane Chorale and Brisbane Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Emily Cox AM.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Elgar’s masterwork performed in the iconic Brisbane City Hall.