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Dive deep into great works of the orchestral repertoire with a guided tour of their themes, history and machinations.

These unique musical journeys hosted by Nicholas Bochner and Graham Abbott are the perfect place to start your MSO journey or further immerse yourself in orchestral music!

Upcoming Ears Wide Open Events

Ears Wide Open: Stravinsky's The Firebird

Thu 19 May

Conductor Graham Abbott

Ears Wide Open: Dvořák’s New World Symphony

Mon 4 Jul

Conductor Nicholas Bochner

Ears Wide Open: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

Mon 17 Oct
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Ears Wide Open is proudly presented by TarraWarra Estate

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Ears Wide Open is supported by City of Melbourne

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Ears Wide Open is supported by Crown Resorts and Packer Family Foundations

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Ears Wide Open Online

Take a unique music journey with host and MSO cellist Nicholas Bochner with Ears Wide Open Online. Nicholas, together with the musicians of the MSO, deconstructs famous classical pieces so that you understand the context, history and story behind these well-known works.

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