Sydney Opera House 1973. A small archive of programs for the first performances in the newly completed Opera House. (a) Acoustic Test Concerts Sunday 21st January 1973. The ABC National Training Orchestra performed the first concerts in the OH – featuring Donald Smith, Elizabeth Fretwell, conducted by Robert Miller; (b) The first performance in the Drama Theatre on October 1st 1973 – The Old Tote Theatre Company’s King Richard the Second: (c) Wanda Wilkomirska, the first violin soloist, with Geoffrey Parsons, in the Concert Hall November 1st 1973: and (d) Musica Viva’s Opening Season November 21st, 1973, in the Music Room