Welcome to The Magnificals Orchestra
Sydney’s Newest and Most Innovative Chamber Orchestra
Reshaping beautiful classical music by creating flexible pathways for musicians and delivering culturally rich, inclusive performances that reflect the cultures and communities of today's Sydney.
Booked Out: The Magnificals Gala Concert 2026
Sunday 29 March 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Civic Theatre
16 MacMahon Street , Hurstville NSW
Gala '26 marks the return of The Magnificals Chamber Orchestra with a spectacular Free concert celebrating equity, opportunity and intercultural collaboration.
The program brings together Western classical masterworks by Kreisler, Barber and Dvořák with traditional and folk performances, alongside a world première by Sydney composer Andrei Hadap featuring pipa, guzheng, and chamber orchestra.
Audiences will experience a rich blend of music, movement, and culture performed by The Magnificals, associate artists and local community groups. The afternoon includes a silent art auction supporting charity partner Lou's Place, helping women and children in crisis.
The Magnificals thanks Georges River Council for their generous support in bringing this gala to life.
Empowering Musicians with Flexible Performance Opportunities
At The Magnificals, we are dedicated to providing adaptable and professional performance opportunities tailored to the needs of musicians, with a special focus on supporting mother-musicians. Our flexible approach fosters growth, collaboration, and artistic excellence, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive musical community.
Flexible Scheduling: Accommodating musicians' personal commitments.
Professional Development: Supporting growth, especially for mother-musicians.
Collaborative Environment: Fostering an inclusive artistic community.
The Magnificals believe classical music should be enjoyed by everyone. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating inclusive experiences for diverse audiences. Our performances are designed to be culturally relevant, welcoming, and engaging for all members of the community. We strive to make classical music accessible to all.
Making Music Accessible
