Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Take a trip back to 1985/1955 and join Marty McFly and ‘Doc’ Emmet Brown for their adventures in Robert Zemeckis’ classic, time-travelling comedy, Back to the Future. Come hear the film’s entire thrilling score live while the film, including dialogue and sound effects, is played on a huge screen behind the orchestra. The concert features brand new music composed by Alan Silvestri especially for the 30th anniversary. 

Great Scott! This is heavy.

Live in Concert with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra
Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix
7th March 2026 at 2pm & 7:30pm
8th March 2026 at 2pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

DreamWorks’ How To Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story about a young Viking named Hiccup, who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Featuring John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture, How to Train Your Dragon – In Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages.

Live in Concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Fri 23rd Aug at 7.00pm
Sat 24th Aug at 2.00pm
Sat 24th Aug at 7.00pm
Sun 25th Aug at 2.00pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Luke Skywalker heads a mission to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, and faces Darth Vader one last time. Experience Return of the Jedi featuring the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’s iconic score live as the complete film is screened.

Live in Concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Thu 18th April at 7.30pm
Fri 19th April at 7.30pm
Sat 20th April at 7.30pm
Tue 23rd April at 7.30pm
Wed 24th April at 7.30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Relive the glamour of late 1920s Hollywood through performances by the legendary Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds who star as three performers grappling with Hollywood’s switch from silent movies to the ‘talkies’. Grab your umbrella and join us for an unforgettable night of movie magic.

Live in Concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Fri 12th April at 7.00pm
Sat 13th April at 7.00pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

A symphonic celebration of Disney music! Your favourite characters and soundtracks from the Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Parks come to life on the concert hall stage and big screen in a live-to-film concert like never before. Performed live by the VSO, this new concert takes you on a magic carpet ride through the most memorable song, score and movie moments of the first 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, including Peter Pan, Moana, Aladdin, The Jungle Book, Frozen, The Lion King, Fantasia, Encanto, Disney Parks classics, and more.

Disney in Concert with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
The Orpheum, Vancouver
Sat 16th March at 7.00pm
Sun 17th March at 2.00pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles... The Seattle Symphony Orchestra performs the entire musical score live-to-picture to The Princess Bride. Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before... with the power of a full symphony orchestra. Missing this cinematic concert experience would be inconceivable!

Live in Concert with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
Wed 14th February at 7.30pm
Fri 16th February at 7.30pm
Sat 17th February at 7.30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

With Casino Royale, EON Productions and MGM launched their wildly successful reboot of the Bond franchise and introduced the world to a new 007 in Daniel Craig. Now audiences will be able to experience Bond on the big screen accompanied by the power of a full symphony orchestra performing composer David Arnold’s thrilling musical score live and in sync to the picture!

Live in Concert with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
Thu 8th February at 7.30pm
Fri 9th February at 7.30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Experience the loss and the love of this series finish all over again as Harry and his friends rush to face the Dark Lord Voldemort for the last time. With the full film set to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing live, the final battle for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has never been so emotional.

Live in Concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Thu 2nd February at 7.00pm
Fri 3rd February at 7.00pm
Sat 4th February at 2.00pm
Sat 4th February at 7.00pm
Sun 5th February at 2.00pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

In Frozen, the fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with the rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

Live in Concert with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
The Orpheum, Vancouver
Sat 21st January 2023 at 7.00pm
Sun 22nd January 2023 at 2.00pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Written and produced by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus, Home Alone (1990) is a hilarious and heart-warming film starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves.

Home Alone is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time, and was nominated for two Academy Awards including one for Best Original Score for the John Williams compositions.

Live in Concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Wed 14th December 2022 at 7.30pm
Thu 15th December 2022 at 7.30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Relive the magic of Harry’s sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, accompanied live by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Watch Harry become a wiz at potions, win Felix Felicis and uncover the meaning of Horcruxes! Nicolas Hooper’s wonderful score and J.K. Rowling’s classic tale combine to deliver all the adventure, humour and suspense you remember in an experience you will never forget.

Live in Concert with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Riverside Theatre, Perth
Fri 12th August 2022 at 7.30pm
Sat 13th August 2022 at 7.30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Luke Skywalker heads a mission to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, and faces Darth Vader one last time. Experience Return of the Jedi featuring the West Australian Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’s iconic score live as the complete film is screened.

Live in Concert with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Riverside Theatre, Perth
Fri 8th October 2021 at 7.30pm
Sat 9th October 2021 at 1.00pm
Sat 9th October 2021 at 7.30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Daniel Craig returns as the legendary Bond on the big screen, accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performing Thomas Newman’s BAFTA-winning score live to the film.

Live in Concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Thu 2nd September 2021 at 7.30pm
Fri 3rd September 2021 at 7.30pm
Sat 4th September 2021 at 7.30pm
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Vanessa Scammell - Conductor
Nicholas Buc - Arranger

With their brand new string-laden single 'Two Of Us' in the iTunes top 5, Birds Of Tokyo are excited to announce a handful of special concerts with some of Australia’s most prestigious symphony orchestras. The five piece will be joined by over 50 of the country’s best classical musicians for an evening that showcases brand new music as well as reinterpretations of some signature Birds Of Tokyo classics, all arranged by Nicholas Buc.

Birds of Tokyo with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Thu 14th January 2021 at 7:30pm
Fri 15th January 2021 at 7:30pm
Sat 16th January 2021 at 7:30pm
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Birds of Tokyo with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Fri 22nd January 2021 at 8:30pm
Sat 23rd January 2021 at 8:30pm
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Birds of Tokyo with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Sydney Town Halll, Sydney
Thu 4th February 2021 at 8:00pm
Fri 5th February 2021 at 8:00pm
Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ
Sat 6th February 2021 at 8:00pm
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Birds of Tokyo with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra
QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
Fri 12th February 2021 at 7:30pm
Sat 13th February 2021 at 7:30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Singer and songwriter Ben Folds teams up with symphony orchestras from across Australia to deliver the 2020 Ben Folds Symphonic Tour. Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our time; a renowned pop artist as well as a critically-acclaimed classical music composer, and best selling author. For more than a decade he has travelled the globe performing with orchestras, and in March he returns to Australia.

Ben Folds Live with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
Fri 6th March 2020 at 8:00pm
Sat 7th March 2020 at 8:00pm
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Ben Folds Live with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall QPAC, Brisbane
Tue 11th March 2020 at 7:30pm
Wed 12th March 2020 at 7:30pm
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Ben Folds Live with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, Perth
Mon 16th March at 7:30pm
Tue 17th March at 7:30pm
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Ben Folds Live with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Thu 19th March at 7:30pm
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Ben Folds Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
The Plenary, Melbourne
Sun 22nd March at 7:30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor & Arranger

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ film scores are instantly recognisable for their minimal and hauntingly beautiful tones. Full of light and shade, creeping dread and inconsolable yearning, the heavily instrumental sounds inject humanity into the ghostly frontier towns, parched desert landscapes, post-apocalyptic war zones and extra-terrestrial vistas of their renowned films.

Across 2 nights, Cave and Ellis will join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to perform a selection of suites in full symphonic sound, arranged and conducted by Nicholas Buc.

Nick Cave & Warren Ellis with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Sun 8th December at 6.15pm
Mon 9th December at 6.15pm
Mon 9th December at 9.30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor & Arranger

Can you feel it? You’ve made it behind the velvet ropes of New York’s most exclusive nightclub renowned for its celebrity guest list and hypnotic atmosphere, Studio 54. Join our disco inferno with singing legend, Kate Ceberano, X Factor finalist Nathaniel Willemse and a sensational Australian cast performing live on stage with WASO.

See Perth Concert Hall transformed into the hottest club in town with electrifying music from artists like Michael Jackson, the Bee Gees and Earth, Wind & Fire through to Sister Sledge’s We Are Family and Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive plus much more.

There are no rules here, just disco. Welcome to the party.

Disco Woderland with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Fri 8th November 2019 at 8.00pm
Sat 9th November 2019 at 8.00pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of the Minnesota Orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.

Live in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
Fri 25th October 2019 at 7.00pm
Sat 26th October 2019 at 7.00pm
Sun 27th October 2019 at 2.00pm
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Nicholas Buc - Composer

Two exquisite instruments and uplifting Classical spirit in abundance.

One of Mozart’s most loved works, the concerto for flute, harp & orchestra is pure elegance and magic. Don’t miss this reunion of legendary Australian musicians Alice Giles and Prudence Davis, who have performed this work together over decades.

To complement, Haydn’s lyrical and intimate Mercury symphony, the sparkling brio of CPE Bach, and a new composition, Yackandandah Music, by MCO audience favourite Nicholas Buc, commissioned by residents of Yackandandah [population 900] where the orchestra tours annually.

Portland Arts Centre, Portland
10th September 2019 at 7.30pm

Hawthorn Arts Centre, Hawthorn
12th September 2019 at 7.30pm

Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
13th September 2019 at 7.30pm

Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
15th September 2019 at 2.30pm
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Nicholas Buc - Conductor

Come witness the world premiere of the final film in the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, as the ISO performs live to picture every note from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2. We invite you to join us to experience the spellbinding and beautiful score by Oscar-winner Alexandre Desplat. It all ends here.

Live in Concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis
Fri 21st June 2019 at 7.30pm
Sat 22nd June 2019 at 7.30pm
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