17th MLC School Sydney Opera House Concert – Fate, Fortune, and Fantasy

For over 34 years, the Sydney Opera House concert has stood as a cornerstone of MLC School’s musical tradition, showcasing the talents of students from Year 3 to Year 12 in one of Australia’s most iconic venues. Held biennially in the Concert Hall, this event has grown into a celebrated ritual that blends artistic excellence with community spirit. Each concert is built around a unique theme—ranging from storytelling to cultural reflection—and features original compositions, student ensembles, and collaborations with Old Girls. The concert not only highlights the school’s commitment to creativity and innovation but also serves as a powerful moment of connection for students, staff, families, and Old Girls. This rich legacy culminated most recently in the 17th concert, held on 19 May 2025, under the theme “Fate, Fortune, Fantasy”Congratulations to all the performers, members of the backstage crew and staff involved in the 17th MLC School Sydney Opera House Concert – Fate, Fortune, and Fantasy.

The concert was a wonderful mix of challenging, traditional works juxtaposed against sing-along favorites; there really was something for everyone. The performance of Old Girl Alice Chance’s composition ‘How will we know til we go’ involved the MLC School massed choir, Senior School choir, Angeli choir and the Symphony Orchestra and was a highlight. Alice graduated from MLC School in 2011 and is currently our Head of Composition. It was in her final year at MLC School that Alice really started to believe that she could become a composer. She went on to study composition in Sydney and Paris and was awarded the 2024 APRA AMCOS Work of the Year: Large Ensemble for her work The Changing Landscape.  Alice remembers her time singing from the stalls in the Opera House and thinking “one day my work will be performed here.” I truly hope that our current students felt equally inspired to dream because of their involvement.

While the concert was a collective effort and our students were truly remarkable, our Music staff deserve particular recognition. Thank you and congratulations to our wonderful music staff and all our music tutors.

While we eagerly await the final cut of the full video showcase from the spectacular Sydney Opera House Concert, we couldn’t resist sharing a glimpse of the magic with you!

This snippet offers just a taste of the wonder, creativity, and talent that lit up the stage – and there’s so much more to come.

The full concert videos are currently in final proofing and will be released in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for the next newsletter– it’s going to be worth the wait!

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