Studies show that people who listen to just a minute of classical music a day are more clef-er than those who don’t, and are better at staying out of treble. Reap the benefits of concert music with today’s Groupon for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Southbank:

The Deal

$25 for one ticket to Schubert’s Octet by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (total value $49)

For Soloists’ Choice, Marc-Andre Hamelin, pianist and composer, and James Ehnes, concert violinist, take to the stage at the Melbourne Recital Hall. The musicians will combine music for solo instruments with chamber works joined by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to perform their rendition of Schubert’s Octet, composed by Franz Schubert in March 1824.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Australia's oldest orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has been part of the country's cultural vanguard for over a century. The orchestra performs to over 250,000 people annually in Melbourne and regional Victoria and broadcasts regular concerts on ABC Classic FM. They have also performed in musical powerhouses like Madrid, Paris, Berlin and Milan.