Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Concert Hall, QPAC

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings your favourite animated moments to life.

Season 2026 Subscriptions are on sale now. Individual concerts will go on sale to the general public on Monday, 17 November 2025 at 9am.

From Disney’s first fairy-tale dreams to today’s CGI wonders, this concert traces the art of animation through the music that defines it. 

Hear the luminous waltz from Beauty and the Beast, the iconic melody of Toy Story, and the heartwarming tunes of Up

On the podium is film-music maestro Nicholas Buc, guiding QSO through melodies that have shaped generations. Adding to the spectacle, our musicians perform in fun costumes so feel free to dress up and join the fun. 

Whether you grew up with hand-drawn classics or digital epics, come hear the animations that captured your heart, re-imagined by the full power of Queensland Symphony Orchestra, live on stage.  


Conductor

Nicholas Buc

Nicholas Buc

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Duration

TBC


Recommended Age

All ages

#Music

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Randy Newman

Toy Story Suite

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Joe Hisaishi

One Summer’s Day from Spirited Away

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Alan Menken

Beauty and the Beast Suite

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Michael Giacchino

Married Life from Up

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With more to be announced

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which the Orchestra works, plays, and creates music, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.