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Tognetti & Greenwood talk Indies & Idols
Anwen Crawford talks to ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood about “bringing a generation of contemporary composers together with their influences”.

Bringing the senses to life
The Australian Chamber Orchestra present Luminous, a multi-sensory visual feast in collaboration with photographer Bill Henson and singer-songwriter Lior

The blessing (and curse) of Bach’s Goldberg Variations
For harpsichordist Erin Helyard playing Bach’s sacred works is like playing Hamlet.

Inside/Out at the House: this all-new classical festival is taking over Bennelong Point
Get ready for seven extraordinary nights beneath the sails and the stars. Inside/Out at the House is taking over Bennelong Point this May to celebrate our 50th anniversary.

Under the Sails with the LSO
In our 50-year history, the Sydney Opera House has welcomed thousands of world-class performers to its halls. But no orchestra has as long and rich a shared history with the Opera House as the London Symphony Orchestra.

“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.

Classical Music at the House
Powerful performances and candid conversations taking centre stage at the Sydney Opera House.

Tuning the grandest of all instruments
Terry Harper is pitch perfect when preparing Sydney Opera House pianos for the greats.

Revisiting Max Richter’s Sleep
Watch a short film from the eight-hour overnight performance, documented at Vivid LIVE 2016.

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.

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.

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.

The last hallelujah
The Sydney Philharmonia Choirs celebrate their 100th year and a new residency at the Opera House.

Steve Reich reorchestrated
After three decades, the composer returns to the orchestral form for a new work with the Sydney Symphony.

Tempo primo
Remembering the Sydney Symphony's greatest Opera House moments.

Inside/Out at the House: Symphony Spectacular
As the Sydney Opera House celebrates its 50th birthday, we look back at the central role the Sydney Symphony has played in the life of this world-famous building.