The Frontier Touring Company is delighted to confirm the return of critically acclaimed music legend Leonard Cohen to Sydney’s Entertainment Centre for an enigmatic performance on Saturday November 16.
This is part of Cohen’s first set of performances in our city since his 2010 alongside his incredible nine piece band featuring the likes of Sharon Robinson, the infamous Webb Sisters and musical director Roscoe Beck.
An artist who requires no introduction, Cohen is arguably the greatest singer song-writer of modern times. His foundations as a poet can be seen throughout his colourful and emotive song-writing, Cohen has created an anthology of songs that indulge the senses and stay with you long after the music finishes.
Uniquely for such an iconic musician, Cohen’s literary praise rivals that received for his music. In 2011, he was awarded the prestigious Prince of Asturias Award for Literature, which sits alongside his inductions into both America and Canada’s Music Hall Of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
At his induction into the American Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, he was recognised by Lou Reed as “without question one of the most important and influential songwriters of our time, a figure whose body of work achieves greater mystery and depth as time goes on”.
Revered not only by critics and audiences but also by fellow musicians, Cohen’s songs have been famously covered by a variety of artists, each version a fascinating insight on Cohen’s impact and lasting influence on the music industry.
From Judy Collins’ ‘Suzanne’ to Jeff Buckley’s seminal rendition of ‘Hallelujah’, Cohen’s songs have travelled as far and wide as their author. U2, REM, Sting, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright and the late Johnny Cash are among the other famous devotees. It is estimated that his songbook has been covered over 1,330 times by other recording artists.
With a career spanning six decades and sell out shows around the world, the hunger to see this highly influential writer, poet and troubadour remains undiminished.
Since returning to the stage in 2008 after a 15-year hiatus, Cohen has lost nothing in his years off the road and his shows have quickly been recognised as musical history. Recent performances across the United Kingdom confirm that some things get better with age, like fine wine, cheese and Leonard Cohen:
Don’t miss the magnetic and inimitable Leonard Cohen as he returns down under with his emotive, poignant and legendary concerts.
When: Sat 16 November 2013 - Starts at 8 PM
Where: Sydney Entertainment Centre - 35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour
Ticketmaster Tel: 1300 883 622
Staying in SYDNEY for Leonard Cohen's 2013 Sydney Show?
Need a hotel room close to Sydney Entertainment Centre?
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Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering this Capitol Theatre Hotel Package
For $165.00 per room per night you get:
- One night's accommodation in a Superior Queen Room
- Hot Buffet Breakfast for 2 adults
- Extended check-out to 12 noon the following day
Want to try another hotel? Metro Hotel on Pitt, only a 10 minute walk to Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Metro Hotel on Pitt is offering this Winter Sydney CBD Getaway Hotel Package
For $134.00 per room per night you get:
- Free WiFi
- A bottle of wine on arrival
- Late check out of 12 noon
- Staying in a Standard\Single\double\twin room*
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