Hazel Hawke celebrated Hazel Hawke. Hazel Hawke will be farewelled - and her life celebrated - within the surrounds of one of the places she loved most: the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. Her family, friends and admirers have chosen to remember Mrs Hawke with a musical tribute featuring some of Australia's finest artists, including performances by the Sydney Symphony and the Sydney Children's Choir. Mrs Hawke was an accomplished pianist who took great joy from music during her 83 years. In 1990 she played a Mozart concerto with the Sydney Symphony at the Opera House. Tuesday's state memorial service, will begin at 1.30pm.