Harry Ward & Noora Ylönen with guest Ben Ward

Praised for his moving performances and luxurious tone, adventurous young Australian star violinist Harry Ward has been making his mark on the international stage in recent times, having just been appointed to the legendary Berlin Philharmonic. 

For this moving recital in the intimate Utzon Room, he’s joined by Finnish pianist Noora Ylönen in a romantic recital of music by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Johann Joseph Vilsmayr, Australian composer Liza Lim — as well as a new work by Ward, composed with his brother Ben, who joins as a guest artist on double bass. 

This is a chance to hear one of Australia’s most exciting young stars up close and personal in a gorgeous recital of music for violin and piano.

Dimitri Shostakovich arr. Dimitri Tsyganov Selection of 10 Preludes Op. 34

Liza Lim Cardamom

Johann Joseph Vilsmayr Partita No. 5 in G minor
Prelude, Gavott, Saraband, Rigodon, Gigue, Menuett, Boure, Retirada

Ben Ward and Harry Ward New Work (2026)

Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 Op.24 ‘Spring’
Allegro, Adagio molto espressivo, Scherzo: Allegro molto, Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo