Evening Concert 1 - Horrible Histories: Composer Edition

Note: no composers were harmed in the making of this programme… Inspired by the hit BBC TV programme Horrible Histories, this concert explores some of our most cherished composers who met a sudden, untimely demise (in slightly comic circumstances). Did you know that Purcell froze to death because his wife locked him out of the house? Or that Lully conducted his orchestra by slamming a staff loudly onto the floor, but unfortunately stabbed himself in the foot? Isaac Nathan, the "father of Australian music," was crushed by a tram in 1864 in Sydney, and in another transport-related demise, Chausson cycled into a wall and didn’t live to compose another note! Thankfully, we are able to bring their music back to life at CPAC, right before your very eyes and ears. It’s a miracle!

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SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

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Price

Price Guide

When

Sun 26 Jul 2026

Venue Opens

6.30pm

Doors open

Show Time

7.30pm

Interval

No

Duration

1hr 15min

Supporting Act(s)

Rating

PG - Parental Guidance

Seating

Reserved

Food

Bar Snacks & Light Bites

Bar

Full Bar & Barista Coffee

Companion Card

Yes, click for more info

Ticket Collection

The Box Office opens at the advertised Venue Opens time for ticket collection and enquiries.

Seating Plan

Seating Plan