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Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous and recognisable buildings in the world. And one of the most distinctive.
As the iconic landmark turns 50 this year, our Musicians have been reflecting on their first memories of visiting or performing at the House.
![Ilya SOH](https://www.aco.com.au/-/media/ilya-isakovich.png?rev=c87f30ddc91748508f86b3473416278b&h=1868&w=1868&la=en&hash=A4BFB886DC3BD604E9D594BEA667CC66)
![Stef SOH](https://www.aco.com.au/-/media/stefanie-farrands-sydney-opera-house.jpg?rev=f598fbc22afb40129d198d0019578e72&h=5464&w=8192&la=en&hash=214AF7A5EE2E77C3B70879B8345FEF12)
Stefanie Farrands, ACO Principal Viola
“My first performance with the ACO at Sydney Opera House was when I was an emerging artist with the orchestra. I couldn‘t believe how special it felt, and I still can‘t believe I‘m able to spend my life walking on that stage.”
![Liz SOH](https://www.aco.com.au/-/media/liz-sydney-opera-house.jpg?rev=c1f69fe884ab41a48a5304cdca80c4a2&h=600&w=909&la=en&hash=AB2D2CD4E3EB725C7CD790B56C6AEBBC)
Elizabeth Woolnough, ACO Viola
![Max SOH 2](https://www.aco.com.au/-/media/max-bibeau.png?rev=8d531347936c40c5961f1e9ef61d2fe5&h=768&w=768&la=en&hash=F0EA453721E024D2C801944C601D1D79)
Maxime Bibeau, ACO Principal Bass
Click here to book tickets to our Sydney Opera House 50th birthday concert, Celebrating Icons: From Bach to Barnes, featuring guest soloists Jimmy Barnes and William Barton, 7 May 2023. All tickets just $50, or $35 for under 35s.
Plus, click here to discover and purchase $10 tickets to experience a live broadcast of this concert from the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.