The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra (Brandenburg) is the national Baroque music flagship, and its name pays tribute to the Brandenburg Concertos of JS Bach, whose musical genius was central to the Baroque era.
The Brandenburg Orchestra offers the audience an extraordinary experience with powerful performances, fearless artistry, and the timeless connection between sound and spirit reigniting early music from the 16th, 17th and 18th century on rare instruments of the period,
For lovers of exceptional music, the most talented baroque specialists from around Australia play with the orchestra.
Artists bring to life the rare sounds of baroque and classical masterpieces with the gorgeous sound of instruments with season 2025 ripe with musical splendour.
Viking Cruises is pleased to announce its second year of partnership with the Orchestra in 2025.
Viking’s sponsorship helps support the ambitious and innovative goals of Australia’s national Baroque ensemble, a critically acclaimed orchestra in the global classical music scene.
This year the partnership will provide even more opportunities for travel advisors and Viking guests to enjoy the Brandenburg’s unique scores, VIP opening night celebrations and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Managing Director and Co-Founder Bruce Applebaum said the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra had been “constant in its pursuit of excellence in interpretation and exploration of Baroque and classical works from original scores”.
“Similarly, Viking has been consistently voted a ‘world’s best’ in travel,” he said.
“Based on our mutual respect for excellence, we are very excited to continue our partnership with Viking as a major sponsor in 2025! We look forward to welcoming even more Viking guests to our concert series this season.”
“I am pleased to announce our continued partnership with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, an important cultural partner for Viking. We take pride in fostering the development of Baroque talent and supporting the growth of the next generation of Brandenburg artists,” Viking Australian and New Zealand managing director Michelle Black said.
“The culturally immersive performances of the Brandenburg are a perfect fit for our travel partners and guests, and we look forward to introducing more of them to the arts community in 2025.”
The 2025 partnership officially commenced with a special performance at City Recital Hall for Viking’s World Cruise guests visiting Sydney on the Viking Sky last week.
Throughout the year, Viking will co-sponsor six concert series in Melbourne, Sydney, and, for the first time, Brisbane, where Viking will host a group of travel advisors for an exclusive preview and behind-the-scenes tour of Circa and The Art of Fugue. This remarkable multi-artform collaboration featuring Brisbane’s premier acrobatic ensemble, Circa, will premiere at QPAC on 5 August 2025.
The Brandenburg’s 2025 season begins with a bold and fearless performance by male soprano Samuel Mariño, which opened on 13 February 2025 at Melbourne Recital Centre and on 18 February at City Recital Hall in Sydney.
For more information on Viking please visit www.viking.com and for information on the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra please visit www.brandenburg.com.au.
