# Event Details - **Event Name**: Opus Now Holiday Special: Novak's Ceremony + Beethoven's SQ Op. 132 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Opus Now #35 juxtaposes music from leading practitioners in the field of jazz, informed classical and mixed media artAbout this EventOPUS NOW #35 + Novak ManojlovicWhere: Temple on the Park, Australia Street, NewtownWhen: Saturday December 13h • Start time 1pm (Doors open 12:30pm)Tickets: GA $25ARTISTSCeremonyNovak Manojlovic, composer, various intruments,Ken Allars, Alex Raupach; trumpetsDavid Reglar, Billy Ward; woodwindsYutaro Okuda; guitarMax Alduca; double bassMiles Thomas; drumsRa Bull - mixed media artistOpus Now String QuartetKristian Winther violinHannah Kim violinLiz Woolnough violaChris Pidcock celloPROGRAMMELudwig van Beethoven (1685–1750)String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132 (1825)I. Assai sostenuto – AllegroII. Allegro ma non tantoIII. “Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenen an die Gottheit, in der Lydischen Tonart”(“Holy Song of Thanksgiving of a Convalescent to the Deity, in the Lydian Mode”) – Molto adagio – AndanteIV. Alla marcia, assai vivace (attacca)V. Allegro appassionatointervalNovak ManojlovicCeremony SuiteArtwork on display Ra Bull - zippering I, II and IIICEREMONY is the most recent work of award winning Sydney-based composer, pianist and improvisor Novak Manojlovic. Off the back of his recent collaboration with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, CEREMONY sees Manojlovic return to the notions of community which have been the foundation of his artistic oeuvre. Originally commissioned as a wedding gift to a close friend, this new suite of music - performed by an ensemble of long term friends and collaborators - interrogates the intrinsic folkloric nature of performance by exploring the profundity of the acoustic instrument, of sound, of ritual, of space, of hearth, of the symbiotic relationship between audience/performer and the abiding truism of music as gift."The musical highlight of the evening...ravishing..." - Limelight MagazinePreparation and performance for this concert will take place on Gadigal land, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Keep the fire burning! 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Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionAUD 28 + AUD 3 feeAvailableSupport Opus Now + The Ceremony (Donation)FreeAvailable2 for 1 EntryAUD 20 + AUD 2 feeLimited - **Q**: Who is organizing Opus Now Holiday Special: Novak's Ceremony + Beethoven's SQ Op. 132? - **A:** Opus Now Holiday Special: Novak's Ceremony + Beethoven's SQ Op. 132 is organized by CP Productions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Opus Now Holiday Special: Novak's Ceremony + Beethoven's SQ Op. 132 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newtown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Christopher’s awards include 2007 Gisborne International Music Competition (New Zealand) 1st prize, a Churchill Fellowship in 2008, the 2009 Nelson Meers Foundation Scholarship at the Sydney Eisteddfod, and Semi-finalist in the 2010 ABC YPA.Christopher received his BM in Tasmania under Christian Wojtowicz, his MM under Uzi Wiesel in Sydney, and his Concert Exam with Hans Jørgen Jensen at Northwestern University, where he was also a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, working with Yo-Yo Ma and Riccardo Muti. 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