Sydney Opera House and Sydney Symphony Orchestra Dinner Package

Music lovers - why not enjoy dinner, guided tour of the Sydney Opera House and a Sydney Symphony Orchestra performance when you're next in Sydney. Enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Opera House, a three-course dinner at one of Sydney's best restaurants as well as a ticket to a Sydney Symphony Orchestra performance.

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Begin your evening with a guided tour of Sydney Opera House followed by a three course pre-theater dinner in either Guillaume at Bennelong or Aria Restaurants. A performance by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will complete your Red Carpet experience. You will receive an exclusive Sydney Opera House gift to take away as a souvenir.

Ranging from treasured classics at the heart of the orchestral repertoire to galvanising contemporary works, the programs of the 2012 season have something for everyone.

The Sydney Opera House was destined for greatness ever since it was opened in 1973. Easily Australia's most recognizable icon, the building is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site joining the likes of the Taj Mahal, the Statue of Liberty, the Great Wall of China and Egypt's pyramids as one of the world's 'must-see' travel attractions. Combining your visit with a performance by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and dinner at one of Sydney's best restaurants simply makes for an unforgettable Sydney Opera House experience.

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Schedule details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from the Sydney Opera House

Departure Time:

Tour commences at 5:00pm. The performances commence between 6.30pm and 8:00pm.

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Inclusions:

• Personal "meet and greet" by Sydney Opera House Representative
• Guided tour
• 3-course dinner
• One of the best available seats in the House to a world-class Sydney Symphony performance
• Interval drink (including a choice of spirits and cocktails) at one of the theater bars
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Itinerary:

After meeting at the designated point you will be taken on a Sydney Opera House Guided Tour. Afterwards, you will be taken to your chosen restaurant for a pre-show dinner. Following dinner, make your way to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall for the Sydney Symphony performance.

2012 Performance Schedule:

An Alpine Symphony: Music From the Peak
principal conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy is joined by one of the world's most distinguished pianists, Stephen Kovacevich, playing music by Beethoven. This revolutionary music is lyrical and exhilarating, powerful and poetic - the creation of a composer at the pinnacle of inventiveness.
February 17

Thus Spake Zarathrstra - Beethoven, Brahms and Strauss
Three master composers come together for a program that's spine-tingling, dramatic and spectacular.
February 22, 24,25

Stravinsky Remembered - Igor in Australia 1961
Colour, magic and brilliance from a Russian celebrity.
March 7, 8

Fireworks and Fantasy - Prokofiev and Berlioz
Thrilling keyboard virtuosity and poetic dreams in a concert for the Romantic-at-heart.
March 23

Tchaikovsky at the Ballet - Nutcracker and Swan Lake
A concert that dances - from the tango inspiration of Argentina to the ballet music of Imperial Russia.
April 23

Carnevale - Beethoven, Berlioz and Elgar
From the Carnival of Rome to the escapades of a Shakespearian knight, with youthful Beethoven in virtuoso mode.
May 11

A Gershwin Tribute - Summertime, Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin the pianist, Gershwin the spinner of songs, Gershwin the man we love - this concert has it all.
May 18, 21

Majestic Brahms - The Second Piano Concerto
An Olympian piano concerto and Shostakovich's Sixth Symphony - thrilling optimism and profound tragedy keep company in the concert hall.
June 6, 8, 9

To the Memory of an Angel - Berg and Bruckner 
Berg's Violin Concerto - transcendence born of heartache. Bruckner's Eighth Symphony - a cathedral of sound. Two remarkable musical visions.
June 22

Kalkadungu - Didjeridu meets Orchestra
Barton and Hindson's groundbreaking Kalkadungu enjoys a welcome reprise, framed by two classic symphonies and a new piano concerto.
June 27, 28

Tchaikovsky's Pathetique - Impassioned Masterpiece
The serenity of massed strings, the brilliance and verve of a solo violinist, and the passion of a Russian Romantic writing for full orchestra. Hear it all!
July 4, 6, 7

Symphonic Dances - Brahms, Dvorak and Rachmanioff
From Brahms a concerto that began life as a symphony, from Rachmaninoff a 'symphony' that began life as ballet music. And tucked in between these ambitious and inspiring pieces: pure exuberance!
August 1, 3, 4

Russian Passions - Rachmanioff and Tchaikovsky
A bewitching and exhilarating concert that glows in the sun and ends in the tempests of hell.
August 15, 16

Majestic Brahms - The Second Piano Concerto
Immerse your ears in colour with music from three masters of the orchestra: Debussy, Vine and Brahms.
August 22, 24, 25

Symphony for the Common Man
Hear how Debussy brought music into the 20th century - then hear what happened next.
September 8

Angela Hewitt plays Mozart - Mystery and Motion
Mozart at his most Romantic, Beethoven at his most Classical, and the luminous, exotic sounds of a composer who understands the 'mystery of the moment'.
September 19, 21, 22

Dancing with Saxophone - Amy Dickson and Ravel's Bolero
An irresistible new concerto that 'dances under the full moon' and the provocative sounds of Ravel.
October 5, 6, 8

Ariel's Music - Clarinet Impressions
A celebration of Australian music and the thrilling and sultry sounds of Debussy in Spanish mode.
November 8

Spanish Guitars - The La Guitar Quartet
From Spain to the Americas, this magnetic program takes in the indigenous sounds of Mexico, the virile rhythms of the Argentinean plains, and John Adams in exhilarating fanfare mode.
November 16

Russian Masters - Rachmanioff and Tchaikovsky
hear Rachmaninoff's fourth concerto in all the dark glamor and thrilling excitement of its original form.
November 21, 23, 24

Totally Tchaikovsky - Ashkenazy and Ohlsson
The Second Piano concerto shares the program with Tchaikovsky's greatest symphony, the Fourth, with Fate at its dramatic heart.
December 7

Guillaume at Bennelong Pre-theater Sample Dinner Menu:
Situated in the southern sail of the Sydney Opera House, diners sit beneath Joern Utzon's vaulted concrete "ribs". Both the restaurant and the bar offer spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, the Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Circular Quay and the city. Guillaume's superbly crafted dishes and the establishment's commitment to providing world class service, combines to offer a truly exceptional dining experience.

Entree:

• Freshly shucked pacific oysters with shallot vinegar
• Blue swimmer crab with cucumber, avocado, capsicum coulis and coriander vinaigrette
• Tomato gazpacho with 20 year old balsamic vinegar
• Salad of beetroot and asparagus served with croutons, spring onions, goats curd and baby mache
• Steak tartare with pomme gaufrettes
• Country style terrine served with mustard, cornichons and toasted sourdough
• eared scallops served on a bed of pea and ham hock puree with Shimeji mushrooms and jus gras

Main:

• Sealed grainfed beef tenderloin with tombe of field mushrooms, spinach and confit of shallot with merlot sauce
• Roasted Barramundi with carrot and ginger puree, coriander and pomme allumette
• Char grilled King Salmon with a salad of fennel, broad beans, asparagus and herb vinaigrette
• Pea tortellini with baby leeks, asparagus and light tarragon butter
• Duck leg confit with baby peas, baby cos, speck and shallot butter

Dessert:

• Trio of Sorbet
• Warm chocolate tart
• Raspberry macaron with fresh raspberries and raspberry sorbet
• Creme brulee with passionfruit and banana passionfruit sorbet
• Selection of cheese

ARIA Pre-theatre Sample Dinner Menu:
Located on the doorstep of Sydney Opera House, ARIA combines the finest of food and wine, knowledgeable and friendly service with spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and of course the Opera House, making ARIA one of Sydney's ultimate dining restaurants.
The ARIA bar boasts an impressive private cellar providing the opportunity to sample some of Australia's rarest and the world's finest wines, with an elegant space for a relaxing drink before dining.

Entree:

• Freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters. Half dozen, with thai basil and Banyuls dressing
• Heirloom carrots with green lentils, sheep milk yoghurt and sherry vinegar
• Scallops roasted with kimchi puree, silken tofu, steamed eggplant and tapioca crisps
• Peking duck consomme with duck dumplings, shaved abalone and mushrooms
• Kurobuta pork belly with pork croquette and caramelized apple

Main:

• Quinoa crusted celeriac with grilled baby leeks, fried camembert, fregola and salsa verde
• Crisp skin Barramundi with fzucchini, lemon and pine nuts
• Roasted fillet of salmon with fennel, orange and watercress
• Roast lamb rump with garlic soubise, baby fennel and mint gel
• Grass fed scotch fillet with lyonnaise potatoes, green asparagus with a bone marrow and cornichon sauce

Dessert:

• Brandy snap mille feuille with caramelised bananas, hazelnuts and salted caramel sauce
• Black currant jelly with poached peaches, quinoa tuille and vanilla ice cream
• Valrhona "Caramelin" mousse with candied cumquats, gold leaf and pecans
• Cheese plate. A selection of Australian and international cheeses

Please note that menus are seasonal and subject to change

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