Brahms Festival: First Symphony & Piano Concerto

Experience the opening concert of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Brahms Festival, led by Chief Conductor Jaime Martín. Award-winning pianist Denis Kozhukhin performs Brahms’ compelling Piano Concerto No.1, followed by the MSO in Brahms’ Symphony No.1—a work shaped by the composer’s respect for musical tradition and his determination to forge a path beyond Beethoven’s shadow. Saturday 7 November 2026 at 7:30pm at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne. The performance runs for approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval. This classical concert is suited to general audiences and listeners interested in Brahms, orchestral music and piano repertoire. Standard tickets are $75–$127 and concession tickets are $70–$122, with an $8 transaction fee per order. Book through the official MSO ticket link. Hamer Hall is wheelchair, walker and scooter accessible; assistive listening devices are available; and service animals are permitted.