Busts of Hildegard von Bingen and Nina Simone join Deborah Cheetham Fraillon at Sydney Conservatorium

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Busts of Hildegard von Bingen and Nina Simone join Deborah Cheetham Fraillon at the Sydney Conservatorium

When percussionist and composer Bree van Reyk walked into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music's library, she saw the busts of Beethoven, Liszt and Wagner. Her "gift activism" saw three new busts of female composers displayed at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Celebrating Rachmaninov at 150

From his beautiful piano music to the glorious Second Symphony, Martin Buzacott shares some of Rachmaninov's best music. And join a special listening party with Vanessa Hughes and Russell Torrance on Classic Drive marking 150 years of Rachmaninov.

BEST OF RACHMANINOV

TSO performs music by Tan Dun

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra performs a new double bass concerto by Tan Dun, "Wolf Totem". The program also includes Grieg's Symphonic Dances, and new music by Australian Holly Harrison.

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The Happy Hour from ABC Jazz

Let the good times roll with The Happy Hour! This curated playlist from ABC Jazz is a great way to kick back with tunes from the likes of pianist Bobby Timmons, singer June Christy and vibes maestro Cal Tjader.

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Quercus: Australian Horn Trios

Hot off the press today: the debut album from Melbourne group Quercus, with this collection of Australian trios for horn, violin and piano.

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