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New study examines why we love sad music

A UNSW study examines our enjoyment of negative emotions aroused by sad music.

Performances & Gigs

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Joyce Yang in Recital

Praised as "extraordinary" and "kaleidoscopic" (Los Angeles Times), Joyce Yang has selected an evocative and thrilling program of works including…

Performances & Gigs

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Joyce Yang Performs Grieg’s Piano Concerto

Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Dvořák’s New World Symphony are both expansive, phenomenal works and thrilling to hear live.

Performances & Gigs

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

Indulge in the intoxicating richness of Tchaikovsky's Fifth's Romanticism with its passionate melodies and beautiful orchestration

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Excelsia College

Contemporary Music Showcase: Musical Roulette

Excelsia's Music students present Musical Roulette, a Contemporary Music Showcase, preceded by an Info Session on our Bachelor of Music.

Digital Exhibitions

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

Artbar: Tomorrow – 20 minutes into the future

MCA Artbar is an after-dark, 18+ evening curated by a contemporary artist. Activating all levels of the Museum, Artbar features…

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Does Australian country music have a race problem?

Thanks to Beyoncé, country music is cool again. But does Australia suffer from the same racial barriers as the US?

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Music review: The Trout, QPAC

In the first concert of Ensemble Q's 2024 season, The Trout delivered impeccable musical standards and expert programming. 

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Music review: American Stories: Bernstein, Gershwin and more, Hamer Hall

Trombonist Jonathon Ramsay dazzled in a highlight of this MSO performance, Joe Chindamo’s 'Ligeia'.

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Music review: Grandeur, Symphony Series 3, ASO, Adelaide Town Hall

Leading soprano Sara Macliver starred in an intriguing concert of old and new music.

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