If you’d prefer to listen to a much-loved classic rather than try and get your mind around a new work, think again. It may well be worth the effort of listening to something new. Scientists at Rotman Research Institute, in Toronto, found that the brain’s reward centre showed increased activity when participants heard a new piece of music.
Read about the study and is implications at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22096764
Republican or monarchist, embrace your inner Anglophile and tune in to this excellent series on SBS TV. Historian Dr David Starkey narrates this 4 part series on the way in which English monarchs from Henry V were responsible for much of what we still hear and perform today. The first episode has already aired…
When: February 6 2021 @ 5:00 pm Where: Ashfield, NSW 2131 Join Ensemble Offspring for Avant Gardens, an intimate 4 concert experience featuring unusual line-ups, much loved ‘avant garde’ classics and experimental music never heard before as they head into the backyards and backrooms of their very own musicians to make some noise. Lamorna and…
Considering a career in music? Head to the Con’s Open Day tomorrow (31 August) for an opportunity to meet staff and students, hear some amazing music, get advice about your study options and a taste of University life. Applications to study at the prestigious Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2020 are now open. Click here…
When: Saturday 13 March, 7 pm Where: City Recital Hall, 2 Angel Place, Sydney In an exciting start to Sydney’s musical year, the Sydney Chamber Choir welcomes back its former Music Director, the award-winning composer, Paul Stanhope who will lead the choir in the world premiere performance of his Requiem, the centrepiece of a program…
Matthew Westwood reviews Kissin’s Sunday night Brisbane performance. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/lights-piano-action-aplenty-at-brisbane-festival/story-e6frg8n6-1226135146196
The federal government wants to build reciprocal relationships with arts bodies in Asia as part of closer ties with the continent http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/hopes-but-no-new-funds-for-asian-links/story-e6frg8n6-1226504849368