What's on at the Independent?
The Independent plays host to a wide range of concerts and talented performers.
The list below shows the full year's programme - filter the list by clicking on a month name.
You can also filter concerts using the category menu.
22 Nov at 2:00 PM
MBS Fine Music Network: 2008 National Young Performer Award FinalThe 2008 MBS National Young Performer Final, hosted by 2MBS-FM 102.5 Sydney's Fine Music Station, brings together the very finest young musicians from all over Australia to compete for an exceptional Award. The winner's prize is a once in a lifetime opportunity enabling overseas exposure and study.Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office from 1.00pm. The performance commences at 2.00pm.
The MBS Fine Music Network is delighted to be able to help support these brilliant young performers.
Tickets: $27 Adult / $22 Conc / $60 Family
28 Nov at 8:00 PM
Seraphim Trio: Program Three - Piano QuartetSeraphim Trio is joined by violist Jacqui Cronin for a celebration of the exhilarating genre of piano quartet. The program features Mozart's glorious, operatic Piano Quartet in G minor alongside Brahms' monumental Quartet in G minor, with a new commission by Australian composer George Palmer.
'I find myself so tenderly transported to Dreamland, that is is as if my soul were rocked to sleep by the notes.' - Clara Schumann, on Brahms' Piano Quartet in G minor
Piano Quartet in G minor K 478 MOZART
Piano Quartet* GEORGE PALMER
Piano Quartet in G minor Op.25 BRAHMS
*World premiere
Subscription price for three concerts $84 full; $64 concession; $39 student
Individual concerts $38 full; $28 concession; $15 student
All prices include a booking fee of $3 per ticket.
29 Nov at 8:00 PM
Classical Guitar Society: Wulfin LieskeGerman guitarist and composer Wulfin Lieske made his debut at age fourteen and is one of today's leading international guitarists. As the first ever artist to record a CD using the legendary 1856 Torres guitar "La Leona", he has been influential in the revival of interest in original Spanish guitars. With a repertoire ranging from Bach to modern music, Wulfin seeks the unusual and has initiated many unique collaborations, working with didgeridoo player William Barton, musicians Gidon Kremer and Astor Piazzolla and with the Hilliard Ensemble, for whom he has written an oratorio. A rare Australian appearance by this sensational performer.
$35.00 full $28.00 concession $25.00 CGS members plus $3.00 booking fee per ticket. Doors open at 7 pm.
11 Dec at 8:00 PM
The Idea of North: Up Close and PersonalThe Super Interactive Show!
Come and see Australia's award winning jazz vocal group in an exciting interactive show! Yes, you'll get the chance to talk to the group, ask those questions you've been dying to ask, request your favourite songs, and who knows, you may even end up on stage!
"This is a wonderful group to watch in performance...truly a "sight and sound" experience of the highest calibre." Don Burrows, Australian Jazz Icon.
Tickets: $38 full, $31 Con, $31 groups of 10+
Child 16 & under: $21, Family $96 (2 adults & 2 kids)
Book online or phone (02) 9955 6580
*This is an all-ages venue. (no chaperone required)
12 Dec at 7:30 PM
Fred Watson: Time Warp: Fred Watson and Matt HollywoodTIME! - WE ALL KNOW ABOUT IT BUT WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE IT FOR YOURSELF?!
Fred Watson, Astronomer in charge of the AAO and Matt Hollywood, magician, combine illusions and astrophysics on a journey back and forwards - and perhaps sideways - through time!
Tickets: $47 full; $37 concession
Prices include a booking fee of $3 per ticket