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How do ABC Classic fans dry their mugs? With a Mozart tea towel, of course. 🎶 Get yours 👉 abcmerch.com.au/collections/…
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Coloratura soprano Jessica Pratt explores the "madness" of operatic "Mad Scenes". (via ABC Radio National The Music Show) ab.co/3KuYPWB

Jessica Pratt's Mad Scenes, learning Anindilyakwa with Shellie Morris, & remembering Sinéad...

Opera is full of mad scenes, particularly those written in the 19th century in Italy, but there's a trend - none of the men ever go mad, only the women. In fact, the preoccupation with "mad women" in...

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Composer Carl Davis (CBE), well-known for his screen music, including the beloved 1995 Pride and Prejudice mini-series, dies on August 3, 2023, aged 86. On Sunday August 13 at 3pm, @dangolding will pay tribute to Carl Davis in a special episode of ABC Classic's Screen Sounds.
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Join us at 1pm on ABC Classic for conductor Asher Fisch and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Dvořák's Seventh Symphony. ab.co/3DIJBcF

Classic Live: WASO play Dvořák's Seventh Symphony - ABC Classic

Live from Perth, hear Principal Conductor Asher Fisch with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in Dvořák's Seventh Symphony and a world premiere of music by Olivia Davies.

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Geelong choir proving music heals loneliness. (via ABC News) ab.co/3Yi2YCM

For Rodney, singing in a group has been an antidote to loneliness

Geelong residents reveal how singing in a community choir has helped heal their wounds.

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Congratulations to William Barton who will receive the 2023 Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music. ab.co/3OjfKfT

William Barton to receive award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music - ABC Classic

William Barton has been announced as the recipient of the  2023 Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music. ABC Classic Mornings presenter Martin Buzacott reflects on the...

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Music teachers band together to stop 'illiterate' students falling through gaps. (via @abcnews) ab.co/3Og6yZv

Most of Hannah's students are musically 'illiterate'. Instead of despairing she's doing something...

Australian primary school teachers receive an average of about eight hours music training across their degree. That pales in comparison to countries like Korea and Finland.

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ABC Education's Sound Makers is a fun collection of videos for primary students to explore music and science in enjoyable and creative new ways. ab.co/3Yczztu

These fun videos about Sound Makers will help students develop lifelong skills - ABC Education

ABC Education's Sound Makers is a fun collection of videos that introduces early primary students to important ideas in music and science and many key 21st-century skills.

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A glorious Hildegard playlist. ab.co/3rAowy7

Best of Hildegard von Bingen - ABC Classic

Martin Buzacott shares a playlist packed with the hits and best moments from the music of Hildegard von Bingen.

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Celebrating Christmas in July with this festive playlist. 🎄 ab.co/3O3Om5j

Christmas in July playlist - ABC Classic

A playlist of classical music to get you in the mood for Christmas in July

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Classic Choir is back for 2023! ab.co/3Y8zQhp

Classic Choir returns in 2023 and wants you to sing in person - ABC Classic

Classic Choir is back for 2023. After years of not being able to sing in person, this year we're stepping away from your computer and asking you to make music together.

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Congratulations to Jeonghwan Kim who was announced as the winner of the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition. ab.co/3Q9zC7v

Winners announced for Sydney International Piano Competition - ABC Classic

Jeonghwan Kim takes home $50,000 prize after winning the Sydney International Piano Competition.

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Robot conductor takes centre stage. 🤖🎼 ab.co/3rx2NY6

Robot conductor makes debut in South Korea - ABC Classic

A 1.8m tall robot conductor led members of the National Orchestra of Korea in a sold out concert in Seoul.

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Lying around the campfire with his family, Carmody would listen to symphonies by composers like Beethoven, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Bach and Mozart. ab.co/3Da3B7z

It began with some chords strummed around a camp fire before becoming an Australian music legacy

What started off as a casually recorded folk song became a foundational entry in the Australian songbook.

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Indigenous composer Elizabeth Sheppard co-hosts a special edition of Classic Australia with Vanessa Hughes. ab.co/46BvGCt

Indigenous composer Elizabeth Sheppard co-hosts Classic Australia - ABC Classic

An hour of music for our Elders... and for hope by first nations composers.

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Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition winner announced. ab.co/44o8vtJ

Australian string quartet tops international chamber music competition - ABC Classic

After a week of fierce competition, Australian ensemble Affinity Quartet emerged as winners of the Grand Prize at the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition.

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Musicians share how they first fell in love with their instruments. ab.co/3D4ujyr

How do musicians fall in love with their favourite instruments? - ABC Classic

When you find the instrument that resonates with you, sometimes it can feel like falling in love. Here are some of the stories Australian musicians have shared with us about falling in love with...

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Explore music by First Nations Composers in Australia in this special playlist. ab.co/3O2lImp

Music by First Nations Composers - ABC Classic

Explore the music by a wide range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and composers, and celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements through their music. 

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Dan Golding @dangolding explores new music from John Williams for Indiana Jones. ab.co/3JJYi2C

New John Williams music for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - ABC Classic

There’s a new Indiana Jones movie in town. Join Dan Golding as he explores some new tracks from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and shares a few fan favourites from the entire series. 

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