Where will the concert take place?

The concert will take place at St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, Austria. The cathedral is located in the heart of Vienna and is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest underground station is Stephansplatz, served by the U1 and U3 lines. Please check your ticket and the event details for any additional information about the entrance.

When should I arrive?

We recommend arriving at least 20–30 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow enough time for entry and finding your seat.

Are the seats assigned?

Seating arrangements may vary depending on the concert and ticket category. Please check your ticket for information about your assigned seat or seating area.

What happens if I arrive late?

Late entry may be restricted to avoid disturbing the concert. If permitted, you may be asked to wait until a suitable moment before entering the cathedral.

Are there any special rules for attending a concert in the cathedral?

St. Stephen’s Cathedral is an active place of worship. Visitors are expected to behave respectfully and follow the cathedral’s rules, including wearing appropriate clothing, keeping mobile phones on silent and avoiding loud talking. Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside the cathedral. Please also follow any additional instructions given by cathedral staff during the event.

Sydney Youth Orchestra

Synopsis/Details

Experience an impressive concert programme in the unique atmosphere of Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral: from Bedřich Smetana's The Moldau and Paul Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis to the world premiere of But the Sky Is Surely Open by young Australian composer Paul Nicolaou. Look forward to a lively evening with outstanding young musicians from the Sydney Youth Orchestra.

The Sydney Youth Orchestras (SYO) are among Australia's leading youth cultural organisations. Since their foundation in 1973, they have been promoting and inspiring young musicians at the highest level. Based in Sydney, SYO offers over 1,300 children and young people aged 6 to 25 a first-class musical education and a wide range of performance opportunities in 15 progressive ensembles, complemented by intensive holiday programmes, music camps and international tours.

We are delighted that the Sydney Youth Orchestra will be performing in Vienna as part of its European tour this year, and that we will have the opportunity to experience it in the unique acoustics of St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Where will the concert take place?
- The concert will take place at St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, Austria. The cathedral is located in the heart of Vienna and is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest underground station is Stephansplatz, served by the U1 and U3 lines. Please check your ticket and the event details for any additional information about the entrance.
When should I arrive?
- We recommend arriving at least 20–30 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow enough time for entry and finding your seat.
Are the seats assigned?
- Seating arrangements may vary depending on the concert and ticket category. Please check your ticket for information about your assigned seat or seating area.
What happens if I arrive late?
- Late entry may be restricted to avoid disturbing the concert. If permitted, you may be asked to wait until a suitable moment before entering the cathedral.
Are there any special rules for attending a concert in the cathedral?
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral is an active place of worship. Visitors are expected to behave respectfully and follow the cathedral’s rules, including wearing appropriate clothing, keeping mobile phones on silent and avoiding loud talking. Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside the cathedral. Please also follow any additional instructions given by cathedral staff during the event.

Cast

Performers

Sydney Youth Orchestra

Stanley Dodds, conductor

Programme and Duration

Jessica Wells: Emu in the Sky (version for orchestra)
Grażyna Bacewicz: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 3 (Harry Ward violin)
Bedřich Smetana: Má Vlast (My Country) - No. 2 River Moldau
Paul Nicolaou: 'but the sky is surely open’
Paul Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber

90 Minutes, no intermission