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For those who stare at the empty grand organ atop the QPAC Concert Hall, we have a concert just for you!

Even more thrilling, we will be joined by James O’Donnell, the previous organist for Westminster Abbey for over 20 years!

If you’ve seen the film Babe then you’ve already heard Camille Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No.3. Its heartwarming melody features in the soundtrack, so if a little pig springs to mind while you listen, don’t be alarmed! It’s also one of the few symphonies featuring organ alongside our orchestral instruments,
and the effect is earth-shakingly powerful.

The Saint-Saëns is an excellent gateway into the lesser-heard Symphonie Concertante for Organ and Orchestra in which Belgian organist-composer Joseph Jongen harnesses the awe-inspiring textures of the instrument. James O’Donnell will then show you how it’s done as Pablo Gonzalez conducts. Between these works, you’ll hear Colourscapes from Australia’s own Harry Sdraulig. This young composer uses the orchestra as his colour wheel to craft a vibrant listening experience.

Program

Saturday, 26 July 2025, 7:30pm

Sdraulig – Colourscapes
Saint-Saëns – Symphony No.3 (Organ Symphony)

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval)

Sunday, 27 July 2025, 11:30am

Sdraulig – Colourscapes
Saint-Saëns – Symphony No.3 (Organ Symphony)
Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Jongen – Symphonie Concertante for Organ and Orchestra

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (no interval)

This production is recommended for ages 8+.

Purchase a ticket at QPAC in 2025 and go in the draw to win a Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid, thanks to Hyundai – proud Principal Partner of QPAC.

To enter the competition, submit an entry form via the QPAC 40 Giveaway competition page. Terms and conditions apply.

The Concert Hall Visual and Sensory Guide [PDF, 5MB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

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Concession

Centrelink issued concession/pension cards accepted, no seniors card accepted.

Student

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

Child

Children 2 to 18 years. Must be purchased with an adult ticket.

Family

Family Ticket (2 adults, 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.

Artists

Conductor Pablo Gonzalez
Soloist - Organ James O’Donnell
Music on Sunday Host Ed Le Brocq
Orchestra Queensland Symphony Orchestra

QPAC

Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Royal Organist