15/09/2026
It was a real pleasure for Theme & Variations to once again be a Presenting Partner with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra , this time welcoming the extraordinary Dutch pianist brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen to the Sydney Opera House! Perfectly in sync with one another, their exceptional musicianship communicated the kind of artistry that can only happen on stage when two artists grow up playing music together 🎹 🎶
Alongside their joyful, energetic playing, it was also a privilege to spend time with them offstage. The Jussen brothers added their signatures to our “Keyboard of Fame” - a unique keyboard that holds the signatures from some of the outstanding pianists we have had the privilege of working with throughout our long history in the Australian music community.
More than just a signature, each key represents the relationship we have built with the artist in our shared pursuit of pianistic excellence of sound quality and touch at the instrument. The Jussen brothers chose to sign their names next to the Labeque sisters - Katia and Marielle - who they said were inspirations for them growing up. Adding their signatures to our Keyboard of Fame felt like adding another meaningful new chapter to a story that has already been growing for many years!
As a proud supporter of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for over 20 years, moments such as this are a wonderful reminder of why we value our longstanding relationship with the SSO. Working at the highest level alongside exceptional musicians, and contributing in our own way to the experiences they create for audiences, is incredibly rewarding for us.
