Age Recommendation
This production is recommended for ages 8+.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Brief Encounter in Concert
Announcement
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to announce that the Saturday 19 July 7.30pm & Sunday 20 July 1.30pm performances have been cancelled. All impacted patrons have been contacted.
Concert Hall, QPAC
19 Jul 2025, 1:30pm
$100 - $140
A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.
1 hour 30 minutes
(no interval, subject to change without notice)
QSO Brief Encounter in Concert
David Lean’s Brief Encounter in Concert
By arrangement with ITV Studios Global Entertainment, Park Circus Films and Southbank Centre, London.
The perfect date night, experience one of the greatest romantic films of all time on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra. Brief Encounter brought to fame Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with its lush emotional landscape. David Lean’s iconic film traces the affair of a married doctor and suburban housewife who meet on a train platform. They inadvertently but quickly progress to an emotional love affair, which brings about unexpected consequences.
Program
Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
Artists
Benjamin Northey
Conductor
Konstantin Shamray
Soloist - Piano
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra
There was not a dry eye in the house, not least because of the eye-watering beauty of having the score freshly created in front of us as the movie rolled.
Classical Music Magazine
Important Information
Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility .
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