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  • 2026
  • Italian Gala
Italian Gala
  • Classical Music

qsoitaliangala26 Italian Gala Queensland Symphony Orchestra Classical Music Queensland Symphony Orchestra Italian Gala

15 May 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall
  • Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season Subscription Tickets are available to purchase via their website.

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$104 - $145 *
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Duration TBC

Overview

A vivid portrait of Italy, painted in sound and spirit.

This rich and varied program draws from opera, film, and the concert hall, capturing the spirit of Italy in all its brilliance. From Rossini’s The Barber of Seville to the drama of Puccini and Verdi, every piece speaks with lyricism and power.

James Crabb returns on classical accordion, joined by Queensland Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto and a rare solo appearance from Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici on cello for Vivaldi’s radiant Triple Concerto.

Soprano Sofia Troncoso brings voice to the evening with beloved arias, while the second half shifts into cinematic territory with Piazzolla’s Aconcagua and Rota’s La Strada suite. Take a trip through Italy’s musical heartlands – no passport required.

Program

Rossini
Overture to The Barber of Seville
Vivaldi (arr. Crabb) 
Triple concerto for violin, cello, accordion and strings, RV 554a in C
Verdi
Violetta’s Aria from La Traviata 
Verdi
Ballet Music from Macbeth
Rota
Selections from La Strada suite

With more to be announced

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Full time student, any age, with student card with date on it.

Child

Children aged 2 to 18 years. 

Youth

Aged 19 to 35 years. 

Family

Great discounts available for families of 4 (2 adults and 2 children).

Tickets must be purchased for the same performance and within the same transaction. Must select “Family” in your basket from the dropdown option.

Great discounts available for groups of 6+.

A-Reserve $117
B-Reserve $101
C-Reserve $83

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Great discounts available for school groups. 1 teacher free per 10 students. 

Admission $25 each
Additional Teachers/Adults $25 each

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Artists

  • Orchestra Queensland Symphony Orchestra
  • Conductor Umberto Clerici
  • Soloist – Classical Accordion James Crabb
  • Soloist – Soprano Sofia Troncoso
  • Soloist – Violin Natsuko Yoshimoto
  • Soloist – Cello Umberto Clerici

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