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  • 2026
  • Education Concert: Cinematic
Education Concert: Cinematic
  • Classical Music

qsocinematicedu26 Education Concert Queensland Symphony Orchestra Classical Music Queensland Symphony Orchestra Education Concert Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

23 Oct 2026, 10am & 11:45am
Concert Hall
  • This event is currently only on sale to schools. To make a school group booking for this event simply fill out the online booking request form and one of our Group Sales team will contact you to confirm all details.

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$25
Duration TBC

Overview

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) brings your favourite animated moments to life. 

From Disney’s first fairy-tale dreams to today’s CGI wonders, this concert traces the art of animation through the music that defines it.

Hear the luminous waltz from Beauty and the Beast, the iconic melody of Toy Story, and the heartwarming tunes of Up.

On the podium is film-music maestro Nicholas Buc, guiding QSO through melodies that have shaped generations. Adding to the spectacle, our musicians perform in fun costumes so feel free to dress up and join the fun.

Whether you grew up with hand-drawn classics or digital epics, come hear the animations that captured your heart, re-imagined by the full power of Queensland Symphony Orchestra, live on stage.

Program

Randy Newman
Toy Story Suite
Joe Hisaishi
One Summer’s Day from Spirited Away
Alan Menken
Beauty and the Beast Suite
Michael Giacchino
Married Life from Up

With more to be announced

Important Information

Age Recommendation

10am performance: students in Prep to Year 6
11:45am performance: students in Years 7 to 12

Concert Hall Visual and Sensory Guide

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

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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 Nicholas Buc

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