Lucas and Arthur Jussen stand in front of each other with hands raised.

Lucas & Arthur Jussen perform Poulenc With Stéphane Denève

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‘A piano duo of astonishing sensitivity’ (Gramophone), the Dutch brothers’ effortless synchronicity and shared musical insight will light up the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.

Music for two pianos is rare to hear in the concert hall, but it is an amazing experience hearing two artists in perfect synch with each other. And who better to do this than brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen?

Praised by Gramophone as ‘a piano duo of astonishing sensitivity’, the Dutch brothers’ effortless synchronicity and shared musical insight will light up every phrase of Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos. Sparkling with invention, it moves effortlessly between Mozartian elegance, hypnotic Balinese gamelan rhythm, and the smoky charm of 1930’s Parisian jazz. It’s a work full of humour and mischievous flair.  

Led by French conductor Stéphane Denève, this vibrant concerto is an entertaining centrepiece in this thrilling program, accompanied by Berlioz’s dashing Roman Carnival Overture and the enchanting Les Animaux Modèles Suite by Poulenc.  

Respighi’s Pines of Rome is one of the great orchestral showpieces of the 20th century. A work of cinematic sweep and musical imagination. The final movement builds into a triumphant procession toward the Coliseum, as ancient legions are conjured by glowing brass and a surging orchestra that bring this piece to a spectacular close. 

Join us for this electrifying program, packed with playfulness and vivid sonic colours. 

Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Event details

Program

POULENC Les Animaux Modèles: Suite* 
POULENC Concerto for Two Pianos 
BERLIOZ The Roman Carnival Overture* 
RESPIGHI Pines of Rome 

* Does not appear in the performance on Thursday 3 September

Artists

Stéphane Denève Conductor 
Lucas Jussen Piano 
Arthur Jussen Piano

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Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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