Emily Sun has become the custodian of "The Adelaide", a violin purchased by the people of South Australia in 1955, currently valued at $US1 million.
The historic violin was crafted by famed luthier Giovanni Battista Guadagnini in Milan between 1753-1757.
"I feel very privileged to play on this beautiful instrument during this fleeting period of its already long life and history," Emily says of becoming custodian.
Sir Andrew Davis has died aged 80. He made a significant impact on cultural life in Australia during his time as Chief Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Jack Liebeck joins Ed Le Brocq to discuss the Brahms violin concerto, the joy he found in learning serial music, the technical demands of a teacher, and the classical principles he lives by.
This coming Monday we remember Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe on what would have been his 95th birthday. Here is Tamara-Anna Cislowska playing every single one of Sculthorpe's gorgeous pieces for piano solo.
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