Chief conductor Umberto Clerici will take the lead on nine of Beethoven’s symphonies – with next year marking 200 years since the composer’s death – in what will be his fifth and final season as chief conductor before he hands over the baton.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra unveils a 2027 season that hits all the right notes
Sep 25, 2026, updated Sep 25, 2026
Queensland Symphony Orchestra | Credit: David Kelly
String up your bows, assemble your brass and find your seat – the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has just unveiled its program for 2027. The orchestra returns for a spectacular season focused on groundbreaking collaboration, bold expression and musical storytelling. Take a sneak peek below …
In celebration of its 80th year, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 2027 program has officially been unveiled. From contemporary Australian voices to Beethoven classics, new collaborations and entertaining cinematic performances, the program promises another exciting season with something for all audiences.
Established well within Queensland’s artistic ecosystem, the company continues to nurture the next generation of artists, platform rising stars and deliver educational projects across its regional tours.
The 2027 season will see the return of flagship Maestro concerts, bringing ten concerts that span orchestral giants such as Tchaikovsky and Mahler, including a performance of Mahler’s grand Symphony No. 2.
Once again, the season will see visits from the best guest artists and conductors from around the globe – including Pierre-Laurent Aimard as a piano soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22, violinist Ilya Gringolts in Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto, and conductors Nil Venditti and Gábor Káli shaping the sound.
A range of new collaborations and commissions will take centre stage, with Brisbane-based production and design company Dead Puppet Society debuting a never-before-seen performance, and a special one-night-only concert with Australian icon Troy Cassar-Daley.
Other must-see performances include Mana Moana, New Zealand’s uplifting gospel-choir concert experience exploring traditional Pasifika heritage, and soloist William Barton and Matthew Hindson in a co-written piece with songs in Barton’s native language, accompanied by electric guitar and didgeridoo.
Cinephiles and melophiles alike will enjoy the fan-favourite Cinematic concert, along with blockbuster film scores performed live, including Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and How to Train Your Dragon 2 as live-to-screen presentations.
Joining as an artist-in-association for the program is award-winning First Nations soprano Nina Korbe, who will perform Handel’s beloved Messiah and Holst’s lusciously romantic The Mystic Trumpeter.
Subscriptions for the 2027 season open Monday September 28 at 9:00 am, with single tickets available to purchase from Monday November 9. Secure a subscription early to witness a year of unforgettable performances from QSO’s finest musicians.
Head to the Queensland Symphony Orchestra website to view the full 2027 program and lock in the best seats in the house with a subscription.
This article was written in partnership with our friends at Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
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