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Wu-Tang Clan’s in the House

The legendary Wu-Tang Clan took over the Opera House this December, bringing their opus 36 Chambers “from the slums of Shaolin” to the Concert Hall for four nights of pure mayhem.

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Solange’s sculptural performance art

Six shows where the artist collided music with movement and space.

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A group of musicians performing on the stage with a big balloon above them.

Eavesdropping on Nils Frahm

  • Contemporary Music

Cynthia Loh reflects on Nils Frahm's extravagant yet intimate ode to the harbourside city: Music for Sydney.

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Margaret Leng Tan toys with the limits of theatre

Experimental piano pioneer Margaret Leng Tan has made her theatre debut – at the age of 74

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The blessing (and curse) of Bach’s Goldberg Variations

For harpsichordist Erin Helyard playing Bach’s sacred works is like playing Hamlet.

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String orchestra gathered around playing in a dark lit room.

Keaton Henson: What does anxiety sound like?

Celebrated folk musician Keaton Henson has tackled his illness head on, creating a six part symphony chronicling the different stages of anxiety and trauma.

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Star Wars: From silver screen to symphony

We caught up with live score conductor Nicholas Buc who took us through the complex process of adapting films for live musical performances, and the endless inspiration of the Star Wars films.

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A screen with spaceships and planets on overlooking an orchestra on stage.

Could this 8-hour lullaby help you conquer a good night’s sleep?

Ahead of the streaming debut of Max Richter's 'Sleep', sleep scientist Professor Danny Eckert, in partnership with neuroscientist and author David Eagleman, writes on why a full night's rest is an all-important pursuit.

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“Rebirth and resurrection”

Who better to help reopen the heart of the Opera House than William Barton? The celebrated Kalkadunga musician estimates he has played the venue over 300 times. This week, with clapsticks made from wood salvaged from the stage, he'll perform with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in a triumphant return to the Concert Hall.

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Meet Winifred Atwell, the first woman to play the Opera House

Legendary pianist Winifred Atwell was the (incomplete) stage's premiere act

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