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The Art of Subtle Expression: The New Album “Remedy” by the Zela Margossian Quintet “Not everyone will drink my rattling spring…” – once remarked Sayat-Nova, the great 18th-century ashugh. He admitted that his “rattling spring” would not be to everyone’s taste; he was hardly…

Road trip! Coffee stop on the way to Launceston for tonight’s Czech Mate concert. Our international guests have been introduced to the renowned Tasmanian delicacy - savoury toast!

The Sydney Con Jazz Festival returns on May 31, taking over the Sydney Conservatorium with 140+ artists across 26 concerts in one huge day of music.

This year’s lineup includes Ben van Gelder & Reinier Baas (pictured), Kristin Berardi & Florian Ross with strings, Jef Neve & Teus Nobel, Andrea Keller Quartet, Spirograph Studies, Barney McAll, Lachlan McKenzie Quintet and plenty more across the day.

A rare chance to catch international players, established Australian artists and emerging local talent all under the one roof. Whether you’re deep into contemporary jazz and improvisation or just looking to spend a day discovering new music, this one’s worth diving into.

Tickets + full program: https://www.sydneyconjazzfestival.com/

Congratulations to Lloyd Van't Hoff on his appointment as Artistic Director of Adelaide Youth Orchestras.

Lloyd is a cherished member of the Musica Viva Australia family — as a FutureMaker artist with Arcadia Winds, a juror for Strike A Chord, and an upcoming guest artist with the Doric String Quartet in our 2026 Concert Season.

A celebrated clarinettist, educator and inspiring advocate for young musicians, we look forward to seeing the next chapter of Adelaide Youth Orchestras under his leadership.

Credit: Mike Smith Picture's & Adelaide University

[ID: Lloyd sits in a concert hall, formally dressed, with his clarinet]

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