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How to get more live concerts in your life

Seeing live concerts feels great and recent studies have even shown that they can bring out bodies into sync. So what stops us getting out there, and how can we overcome the barriers, without breaking the bank?

Benjamin Northey stands on a conductor's podium facing toward and Indian music ensemble smiling and giving them an ok sign.

Published: ThuThu 8 Feb 2024 at 10:03pmTopic: Music Reads

What to see in 2024: Part 2

Our journey across the country continues this week on The Musical Show, as we highlight some of the big name productions coming to a theatre near you.

Duration: 1 hour

Published: ThuThu 8 Feb 2024 at 8:00amTopic: The Musical Show

Drum beats, gongs and pop songs: The many sounds of Lunar New Year

From the percussive Samul Nori to the universal shopping centre playlists, musicians from diverse backgrounds share what the Lunar New Year sounds and feels like.

Mindy Meng Wang sits at a guzheng on a riverbank in China. There a stone wall and pavillion in the background.

Published: WedWed 7 Feb 2024 at 10:00pmTopic: Music Reads

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TSO: Rachmaninov Two

Alexey Yemtsov performs Rachmaninov’s monumental Second Piano Concerto with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Pianist Alexey Yemtsov is on stage playing a grand piano. There is an orchestra also playing onstage. Everyone is wearing black.

Duration: 2 hours

Published: Saturday 10 Feb 2024 at 2:00amSat 10 Feb 2024 at 2:00amTopic: Lunchtime Concert

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: The Great Symphony

Umberto Clerici conducts Schubert's Symphony No.9 - The Great. David Elton is soloist for Haydn's Trumpet Concerto

Duration: 2 hours

Published: Friday 9 Feb 2024 at 2:00amFri 9 Feb 2024 at 2:00amTopic: Lunchtime Concert

Musica Viva Tasmania: Sun, Breider, Clerici & de Borah

Presented by Musica Viva Tasmania, Emily Sun, Tobias Breider, Umberto Clerici and Daniel de Borah perform a concert that explores the many textures of the piano quartet repertoire.

Duration: 2 hours

Published: Thursday 8 Feb 2024 at 2:00amThu 8 Feb 2024 at 2:00amTopic: Lunchtime Concert

NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra with Kochanovsky and Gavrylyuk: Schumann and Elgar

Stanislav Kochanovsky, the designated chief conductor of the NDR Radiophilharmonie, and Australian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk in Lübeck, Germany.

Duration: 1 hour 58 minutes 58 seconds

Published: Wednesday 7 Feb 2024 at 2:00amWed 7 Feb 2024 at 2:00amTopic: Lunchtime Concert

Featured Programs

The Film Music of Dragons for the Lunar New year

Ring in the Lunar New Year with the dragons on the big screen. Join Dan Golding for music from films including Game of Thrones, Spirited Away, and How to Train Your Dragon

Duration: 1 hour 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Saturday 10 Feb 2024 at 7:00amSat 10 Feb 2024 at 7:00amTopic: Screen Sounds

New releases from Elinor Frey and Isabelle Faust, Bach's second Orchestral Suite and Locatelli's Violin Concerto

Sink into the spectacular on Saturday Baroque with Taj Aldeeb and new releases from Elinor Frey and Isabelle Faust.

Duration: 2 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Saturday 10 Feb 2024 at 4:00amSat 10 Feb 2024 at 4:00amTopic: Saturday Baroque

New Releases - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Dive into new and recent scores with the power to take you anywhere.

Art from Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: a warrior with two swords leaps supernaturally, with Ancient Persia as the backdrop.

Duration: 1 hour

Published: Friday 9 Feb 2024 at 8:00amFri 9 Feb 2024 at 8:00amTopic: Game Show

Celebrate Seollal! Lunar New Year along the Korean Peninsula

With a bonus recipe for 떡국 'tteokguk' rice cake soup, traditionally eaten on Seollal!

Duration: 1 hour

Published: Wednesday 7 Feb 2024 at 8:00amWed 7 Feb 2024 at 8:00amTopic: Passenger

Read and Watch

He inspired The Beatles, Lady Gaga and countless others. But who exactly was J.S. Bach and how does his music endure?

He lived in a dark, superstitious world. But Bach’s music reverberates through the ages, and he continues to inspire musicians across all genres.

The Bach Akademie on stage at the City Recital Hall, performing in concert blacks.

Published: 31 Jan 2024Wed 31 Jan 2024 at 9:00pm

Whether you're into Vivaldi or Taylor Swift, music can be a powerful tool in shaping your life

Find out how listening to music can change how you feel, and how you can harness it in your wellbeing journey.

Greta Bradman portrait; her hair is softly curled and she is wearing a beige sweater.

Published: 24 Jan 2024Wed 24 Jan 2024 at 9:00pm

ABC Classic returns in 2024 with two new shows and Classic 100 Countdown theme

All of ABC Classic and Jazz's favourite presenters are back in 2024, with new shows and plenty of music which will make you feel good.

Thumbnail images of all of the 2024 ABC Classic presenters against a white and teal background.

Published: 23 Jan 2024Tue 23 Jan 2024 at 10:00pm

How to get the best Spotify Wrapped for 2024

It's never too early to start working on getting a great Spotify Wrapped result for the end of 2024. Here are some tips on how you can improve your end-of-year music wrap-up.

Photo of black headphones on a yellow background

Published: 17 Jan 2024Wed 17 Jan 2024 at 11:00pm

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How to get more live concerts in your life

What to see in 2024: Part 2

Drum beats, gongs and pop songs: The many sounds of Lunar New Year

TSO: Rachmaninov Two

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: The Great Symphony

Musica Viva Tasmania: Sun, Breider, Clerici & de Borah

NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra with Kochanovsky and Gavrylyuk: Schumann and Elgar

The Film Music of Dragons for the Lunar New year

New releases from Elinor Frey and Isabelle Faust, Bach's second Orchestral Suite and Locatelli's Violin Concerto

New Releases - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Celebrate Seollal! Lunar New Year along the Korean Peninsula

He inspired The Beatles, Lady Gaga and countless others. But who exactly was J.S. Bach and how does his music endure?

Whether you're into Vivaldi or Taylor Swift, music can be a powerful tool in shaping your life

ABC Classic returns in 2024 with two new shows and Classic 100 Countdown theme

How to get the best Spotify Wrapped for 2024

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