Romantic Classics with the Sydney Symphony (evening performance)

Romantic Classics with the Sydney Symphony (evening performance) invites you to an unforgettable Valentine’s Day concert at Sydney Town Hall that celebrates the many ways love inspires and moves us. Conductor James Judd leads the orchestra through a sumptuous program that blends timeless romantic scores with contemporary gems, taking you on a musical journey that soars on giddy highs and settles into exquisite lows. The program opens with Giacomo Puccini’s beloved “O Mio Babbino Ciaro” from *Gianni Schicchi*, before flowing into Claude Debussy’s shimmering “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun” and the soaring “Carousel: Waltz (Main Title)” by Richard Rodgers. The evening deepens with Sergey Rachmaninoff’s tender “Symphony No. 2: Adagio,” then transports you into the dreamlike realm of Tchaikovsky’s *Sleeping Beauty* with its captivating introduction and waltz. A cinematic spark ignites with Ennio Morricone’s unforgettable “Cinema Paradiso: Love Theme,” followed by John Williams’ “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones – Across the Stars” that lifts your spirit to a galaxy far, far away. Closing the night with an epic amalgam of Wagner’s “Tristan and Isolde: Prelude and Liebestod” we reach the pinnacle where love is both fiery and transcendent. This heady Summer Series event promises to feel like falling in love, tasting memories, or simply losing yourself in a musical fantasy for hours on end. Make it a date and discover the lush, sensual side of classical music—see details and tickets.