| In this special concert event, hear William Barton perform the world premiere of brand new music by Deborah Cheetham, live on ABC Classic at 7:30pm, Saturday 26 February.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra welcomes 2022 and their new Chief Conductor Jaime Martín, who invited Cheetham to write a new piece for his opening concert on the theme of morning. Her new work, Baparripna is Yorta Yorta for dawn, and is the first time Cheetham and Barton have worked together.
You can also get to know MSO's new Chief Conductor with Mairi Nicolson on Legends, and hear Margaret Throsby's 2004 interview with William Barton. |
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Vale Australian composer Nigel Butterley, who has died aged 86. Stephen Adams pays tribute to the composer, teacher, broadcaster, and pianist. | READ MORE |
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See if you can recognise these iconic violin tunes! | TAKE THE QUIZ |
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To celebrate the ABC at 90, ABC Jazz is diving into the archives to find great performances recorded exclusively by the ABC. This week catch icons Keith Hounslow and Roger Frampton. | LISTEN ON ABC JAZZ |
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Released today! This new album features three major orchestral works by beloved Australian composer Ross Edwards: his saxophone and percussion concerto Frog and Star Cycle, and his second and third symphonies. | BUY AND STREAM ONLINE |
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