FSO and MPC Symphonic Sportacular
Join the Frankston Symphony Orchestra and the Mornington Peninsula Chorale for an unforgettable concert celebrating the greatest sporting anthems of all time!
Experience the electrifying sounds that unite nations and inspire champions. Relive the grandeur of the Olympics, the roar of AFL and rugby, and the heart-stopping passion of soccer and more, brought to life through the power of a live orchestra and chorus.
Whether you’re a sports fanatic, a music lover, or both, this epic celebration will have you cheering, clapping, and carried away by music that moves the world and celebrates the indomitable human spirit.
Don’t miss this one-time event where sport and music collide in spectacular fashion.
Sunday, 18th May 2025, @ 2.30pm at the Frankston Art Centre, Frankston.
Tickets available here at FAC Booking Site. |
Concert Program
Olympics
Summon the Heroes – John Williams
The Power of the Dream -Celine Dion
Ice skating
Bolero – Ravel – used for Torvill and Deans famous routine.
From various football codes
Youll Never Walk alone – Liverpool Soccor Club
UEFA Champions league Anthem – based on Zadok the Priest
Jupiter – Rugby World in union
Brisbane Lions AFL – utilised the French National Anthem la Marseilles
AFL – medley of all the teams songs that utilised themes from hits from the 20’s
Sport in the movies
Rocky medley
Chariots of Fire
Video Games
Sogno Di Volare by Christopher Tin – from the video game Civiliation IV
Powerful Anthems used in sport
O Fortuna – Carl Orff
Dies Irae – Verdi
Nessun Dorma – Puccini
Some Audience Favourites
Playing to Win – John Farnham/LRB
We are the Champions – Queen
Entertaining skit – orchestral horse race
William Tell overture – Rossini