Dance Classics with the Sydney Symphony

Experience the ultimate dance‑inspired thrill ride in “Dance Classics with the Sydney Symphony,” where every score is a portal to a different world – from the gilded ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the electric streets of New York, even to the unexpected roar of a mosh pit. This film is a celebration of the music that moves us, combining the romantic fireworks of Tchaikovsky, the bold contrasts of Bernstein and Copland, the cultural soul of Piazzolla and Dvořák, and the fearless innovation of Australian composer Matthew Hindson—proving that inspiration can spring from steel‑massaged guitars as well as polished grandstand bows. Get ready for a party that stays in your seat as you follow this dazzling program that bridges continents and genres: - Leonard Bernstein – *Candide* Overture - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – *Eugene Onegin*: Polonaise & Waltz - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – *The Nutcracker*: Pas De Deux - Elena Kats‑Chernin – *Dance Of The Paper Umbrellas* - Joby Talbot – *Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland*: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Antonín Dvořák – *Slavonic Dances, Op. 46*: No. 8 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – *Swan Lake*: Scène & Valse - Aaron Copland – *Rodeo*: Hoe‑Down - Astor Piazzolla – *Oblivion* (composed for the 1984 film *Henry IV* by Marco Bellocchio) - Leonard Bernstein – *Symphonic Dances From West Side Story*: Mambo - Matthew Hindson – *Headbanger* Whether you’re a ballet aficionado, a jazz lover, or just craving an adventurous musical escape, this film delivers world‑class orchestral excitement and unbridled dance energy—all from the comfort of your own seat. Grab your ticket, pull up a chair, and join the conversation—what’s after the movie? The rhythm.