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Music
Five easy-listening songs that'll give you 20 minutes of calm
Now is the perfect time to catch up on the best books, films, television shows and podcasts you might have missed.
- by Genevieve Rota
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Performing arts
On my mind: How ACO composer Richard Tognetti spends his days
Violinist Richard Tognetti is a composer, arranger, conductor and artistic director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, which this year celebrates its 30th year under his helm.
- by Helen Pitt
Good Weekend
Jack River on grief, self-belief and the ravaging impact of coronavirus on the music industry
The multi-ARIA Award nominated singer-songwriter talks about losing her sister, double standards regarding women's bodies, and why she makes music.
- by Benjamin Law
Streaming
From their home to yours: Lady Gaga redefines the crisis concert
"What experience isn’t weird at the moment?" Keith Urban muses ahead of his performance for One World: Together At Home.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Trailer: One World Together at Home
Instigated by Lady Gaga, One World Together at Home will be live streamed and aims to raise celebrate health workers and raise awareness.
Review
Radio stations urged to play only Australian music for a day to aid artists
As performing arts losses in Australia and New Zealand top $325 million in one month, radio stations are being urged to help performers by playing their music.
- by Tony Moore
Harry Connick Jr. serenades his wife Jill Goodacre
Harry Connick Jr. serenades his wife Jill Goodacre with the song 'One Fine Thing'
Stream lines
Streaming
Gaga's all-star fest to intimate strings: the weekend's best online gigs
From local stars to global superstars here's your guide to this week's hottest streamed gigs.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Arts
DJs rave about possibilities in new virtual nightclubs
You can go online to hear live sets from top DJs, and even chat to fellow lounge-dancers and recreate lost nightlife.
- by Mikey Cahill
Paul McCartney reveals why he didn’t keep The Beatles together
Paul McCartney reveals why he didn’t keep The Beatles together after John Lennon left.
Arts
Stood-down musicians 'blindsided' by MSO decision
The symphony musicians accuse the organisation of bad faith in its negotiations with players on how to survive the coronavirus crisis.
- by Nick Miller