Tickets
Standard
$75-$139
Concession
$70-$134
Child (under 18)
$20
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Available as part of a 2026 Thursday or Saturday Night Subscription
Dates
Thursday 10 September 2026
7:30pm at Hamer Hall
Saturday 12 September 2026
7:30pm at Hamer Hall
Duration
Approx. 1 hour & 45 minutes including a 20-minute interval
Accessibility
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Wheelchair, walker and scooter accessible
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Assistive listening devices available
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Service animals allowed
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Companion Card accepted
Program
Takemitsu Three Film Scores
Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos
Takashi Yoshimatsu And Birds Are Still...
Poulenc Sinfonietta
About this performance
Be swept into the wild and unpredictable momentum of Toru Takemitsu’s Three Film Scores on our truly unique concert program of French and Japanese works. The films in question are varied in story and style, but you can expect a mix of New York-style jazz with a romantic feel. And Birds Are Still… is a contemplative work from Takashi Yoshimatsu that contrasts the lightness of nature with the weight of the human experience.
Francis Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos is an edge-of-your-seat work. You’ll feel the assertive and competitive spirit of this fast-paced music under two sets of hands: Lucas Jussen and Arthur Jussen. They’re brothers who have both made it to the top of their game as expert pianists – what could possibly go wrong? Not much, actually. Come and hear them play before the concert concludes with Poulenc’s delightful Sinfonietta.
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Nodoka Okisawa conductor
Lucas Jussen piano
Arthur Jussen piano
Enhance your experience
Want to learn more about the music being performed? Arrive early for an informative and entertaining pre-concert talk.
10 September at 6:45pm
12 September at 6:45pm
Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer
