Some of Australia’s finest young chamber musicians will compete in the final round of the 2013 Sydney Eisteddfod Musica Viva Chamber Music Award.
Tickets: $27 Adult, $22 Concession +booking fee (includes post performance refreshments)
BOOKINGS: Online www.sydneyeisteddfod.com.au
or by phoning (02) 9261 8366
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