QPAC International Series: Hamburg

In 2012, QPAC's International Series showcases some of the greatest artistic talents from the worlds of ballet, classical music and opera including one of Australia's most renowned musical exports, conductor Simone Young (Musical Director of the Hamburg Philharmonic and General Manager of the Hamburg State Opera), legendary American dancer and choreographer John Neumeier (Artistic Director of The Hamburg Ballet), and Brisbane born conductor Simon Hewett (Resident Conductor with The Hamburg Ballet).

Over two weeks, four Australian premieres will be presented exclusively in Brisbane, including two performances of Wagner's Ring Cycle opera Das Rheingold, a one-off concert of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 The Resurrection, three performances of John Neumeier's celebrated ballet Nijinsky, and a one week season of The Hamburg Ballet's hugely popular A Midsummer Night's Dream.

This once in lifetime cultural celebration will delight, entertain and inspire audiences from across Australia as QPAC brings Hamburg and the world to Brisbane.