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Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsToilets and Level accessEspecially designed to describe a visit to the Centre and provide an access guide, the Welcome to the Centre podcast is divided into chapters so you can skip to the information you need.
The podcast covers these topics:
Introduction
Contents
Getting to Melbourne Recital Centre
General accessibility information
Buying a ticket
Access to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Access to Primrose Potter Salon
Toilets and Level access
What to do if you have questions or need assistance
2024-11-2100 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsWhat to do if you have questions or need assistanceEspecially designed to describe a visit to the Centre and provide an access guide, the Welcome to the Centre podcast is divided into chapters so you can skip to the information you need.
The podcast covers these topics:
Introduction
Contents
Getting to Melbourne Recital Centre
General accessibility information
Buying a ticket
Access to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Access to Primrose Potter Salon
Toilets and Level access
What to do if you have questions or need assistance
2024-11-2100 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsGeneral accessibility informationEspecially designed to describe a visit to the Centre and provide an access guide, the Welcome to the Centre podcast is divided into chapters so you can skip to the information you need.
The podcast covers these topics:
Introduction
Contents
Getting to Melbourne Recital Centre
General accessibility information
Buying a ticket
Access to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Access to Primrose Potter Salon
Toilets and Level access
What to do if you have questions or need assistance
2024-11-2100 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsBuying a ticketEspecially designed to describe a visit to the Centre and provide an access guide, the Welcome to the Centre podcast is divided into chapters so you can skip to the information you need.
The podcast covers these topics:
Introduction
Contents
Getting to Melbourne Recital Centre
General accessibility information
Buying a ticket
Access to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Access to Primrose Potter Salon
Toilets and Level access
What to do if you have questions or need assistance
2024-11-2100 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsAccess to Elisabeth Murdoch HallEspecially designed to describe a visit to the Centre and provide an access guide, the Welcome to the Centre podcast is divided into chapters so you can skip to the information you need.
The podcast covers these topics:
Introduction
Contents
Getting to Melbourne Recital Centre
General accessibility information
Buying a ticket
Access to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Access to Primrose Potter Salon
Toilets and Level access
What to do if you have questions or need assistance
2024-11-2100 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsAccess to Primrose Potter SalonEspecially designed to describe a visit to the Centre and provide an access guide, the Welcome to the Centre podcast is divided into chapters so you can skip to the information you need.
The podcast covers these topics:
Introduction
Contents
Getting to Melbourne Recital Centre
General accessibility information
Buying a ticket
Access to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Access to Primrose Potter Salon
Toilets and Level access
What to do if you have questions or need assistance
2024-11-2100 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsIntroductionEspecially designed to describe a visit to the Centre and provide an access guide, the Welcome to the Centre podcast is divided into chapters so you can skip to the information you need.
The podcast covers these topics:
Introduction
Contents
Getting to Melbourne Recital Centre
General accessibility information
Buying a ticket
Access to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Access to Primrose Potter Salon
Toilets and Level access
What to do if you have questions or need assistance
2024-11-2100 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsContentsEspecially designed to describe a visit to the Centre and provide an access guide, the Welcome to the Centre podcast is divided into chapters so you can skip to the information you need.
The podcast covers these topics:
Introduction
Contents
Getting to Melbourne Recital Centre
General accessibility information
Buying a ticket
Access to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Access to Primrose Potter Salon
Toilets and Level access
What to do if you have questions or need assistance
2024-11-2100 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsGetting to Melbourne Recital CentreEspecially designed to describe a visit to the Centre and provide an access guide, the Welcome to the Centre podcast is divided into chapters so you can skip to the information you need.
The podcast covers these topics:
Introduction
Contents
Getting to Melbourne Recital Centre
General accessibility information
Buying a ticket
Access to Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Access to Primrose Potter Salon
Toilets and Level access
What to do if you have questions or need assistance
2024-11-2100 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsBaroque Competition 2024Welcome to the 2024 Baroque Competition.
One of the most prestigious under 18 performance competitions in Australia, the Baroque Competition held in a venue boasting one of the best acoustics in the world. Formerly the Bach Competition for the last 14 years, this year's expansion into a rich musical period will allow young artists to explore the works of hundreds of composers. The Baroque Competition promises greater diversity in instrumentation on the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage, with the same prestigious cash prizes.
2024 FINALISTS
Jessica Ma (15) violin
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Violin Sonata No.1 in G minor, BWV 1001
I. Adagio
II. Fugue
Ethan Chiao (16...
2024-07-041h 24
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: What makes Mozart 'great'?Welcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
In episode 10, we conclude our survey of the 'great' classical composers, with one of the most revered na...
2021-12-0117 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: What makes Schubert 'great'?Welcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
In episode nine, we continue our survey of the 'great' classical composers, looking at the genius of Fr...
2021-11-0815 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: What makes Brahms 'great'?Welcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
In episode eight, we continue our survey of the 'great' classical composers, setting our sights on Johannes Br...
2021-10-0816 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: What makes Bach 'great'?Welcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
In the previous episode, Graham spoke about the idea of a composer or a piece of music be...
2021-09-1013 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: What is form?Welcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
Now don’t let the word “form” put you off. It’s just another way of talking about how...
2021-08-0914 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: What makes Beethoven 'great'?Welcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
Episode six is the first of our composer-centric episodes, looking at some of the so called 'Great Co...
2021-08-0714 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: What is Chamber Music?Welcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
The term ‘chamber music’ can be a barrier for some. In this episode, Graham dives into the descri...
2021-07-0518 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: What is Key? Part IIWelcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
In episode three, Graham continues his two-part deep dive into key, looking at the differences between major an...
2021-07-0516 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: What is Key? Part IWelcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
In episode two, Graham explores one of the fundamental principles of European music, but one which can be...
2021-07-0515 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsClassical Uncovered with Graham Abbott: Musical ErasWelcome to Classical Uncovered – a podcast designed to demystify corners of the classical music world.
All areas of human endeavor have their special terms which are normal and natural to those in the know. But for those unfamiliar with that language, it can appear strange or even alienating. Classical music is no different.
Over 10 episodes, classical music expert Graham Abbott breaks down the concepts and terms used in classical music, with the aim of helping you better understand and enjoy your music experiences.
In episode one, Graham explores Musical Eras, unpacking the labels we use to describe certain periods of hi...
2021-07-0520 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsGreat Talks with Graham Abbott: David Greco & Erin HelyardNow in its 10th season, Melbourne Recital Centre’s Great Performers series presents great artists giving extraordinary performances of compelling classical, bold and cutting-edge repertoire in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.
This year, the Centre has partnered with renowned presenter/producer and conductor Graham Abbott to create the Great Talks podcast – an audio companion to each concert in the 2021 Great Performers series.
Part pre-concert talk, part deep-dive into the music, artists and program curated for each concert, these podcasts are designed enhance the concert experience for music-lovers for all ages and levels of music knowledge.
In their upcoming concert on Wednesday 7 July, clas...
2021-06-1524 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsGreat Talks with Graham Abbott: Ian MunroNow in its 10th season, Melbourne Recital Centre’s Great Performers series presents great artists giving extraordinary performances of compelling classical, bold and cutting-edge repertoire in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.
This year, the Centre has partnered with renowned presenter/producer and conductor Graham Abbott to create the Great Talks podcast – an audio companion to each concert in the 2021 Great Performers series.
Part pre-concert talk, part deep-dive into the music, artists and program curated for each concert, these podcasts are designed enhance the concert experience for music-lovers for all ages and levels of music knowledge.
In his Great Performers debut, celebrated pianist Ian...
2021-05-2122 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsGreat Talks with Graham Abbott: Slava & Sharon Grigoryan, Our PlaceNow in its 10th season, Melbourne Recital Centre’s Great Performers series presents great artists giving extraordinary performances of compelling classical, bold and cutting-edge repertoire in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.
This year, the Centre has partnered with renowned presenter/producer and conductor Graham Abbott to create the Great Talks podcast – an audio companion to each concert in the 2021 Great Performers series.
Part pre-concert talk, part deep-dive into the music, artists and program curated for each concert, these podcasts are designed enhance the concert experience for music-lovers for all ages and levels of music knowledge.
In their upcoming concert, one of Australia’s favo...
2021-03-2916 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsBookmarks: Anna Goldsworthy on 'Melting Moments', the writing process, musical connection & more.Bookmarks is Melbourne Recital Centre's online book club for lovers of music, literature and conversation.
Our inaugural Bookmarks online event featured award-winning Australian pianist and writer, Anna Goldworthy and her novel 'Melting Moments'.
Beginning in 1941, 'Melting Moments' offers a portrait of a woman’s life over more than five decades as a series of key moments. It explores the themes of fate, transience, intimacy and forgiveness. Charming and sharply observed, 'Melting Moments' is, like its protagonist Ruby, a gentle powerhouse.
Anna Goldsworthy joined host Jaclyn Crupi in a live discussion to engage with the author beyond the page and connect wi...
2020-10-1951 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsZoe's Story: Once upon a time there was a apple, he was very sad...Zoe's Story: Once upon a time there was a apple, he was very sad... by MelbRecital
2020-10-1402 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsMax's Story: I went to Lorne in the caravan with my family for six nights...Max's Story: I went to Lorne in the caravan with my family for six nights... by MelbRecital
2020-10-1401 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsCem's Story: On Bayram I made a lot of money, and with the money...Cem's Story: On Bayram I made a lot of money, and with the money... by MelbRecital
2020-10-1401 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsBlake's Story: I went to Cohuna, I made lots of friends there...Blake's Story: I went to Cohuna, I made lots of friends there... by MelbRecital
2020-10-1401 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsAnita's Story: When I was little, my dad bought me a really cute cat...Anita's Story: When I was little, my dad bought me a really cute cat... by MelbRecital
2020-10-1401 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsThe Tune Up: Phia from Melbourne Indie Voices on why you should join a choirSophia Exiner (Phia) tells us why community choirs speak (and sing) volumes in modern-day societies.
Hosts Maxim Boon and Megan Steller talk to Phia about her choir Melbourne Indie Voices, a group of 240 people united by their shared love of indie music.
Are choirs having 'a moment'? Why should you join a choir? Find out and more in the latest Tune Up episode!
Extras: Tune out to the crispy sounds of the crunchiest of all snacks, the common chip.
2019-08-0721 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsMusical Explorations: Sound of SpaceTo mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in July 1969, we explore the many different Sounds of Space – what music and noise we send out, and the sounds from the universe we have collected and their impact on the creation of music.
Join Associate Professor Kenny McAlpine from The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts & Music, and Laby Teaching & Outreach Fellow Clare Kenyon from the School of Physics, for a cosmic Musical Explorations talk.
2019-07-261h 07
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsThe Tune Up: Mama Alto on the Radical Potential of Storytelling and Strength in SoftnessWelcome to episode two of The Tune Up: Mama Alto on the Radical Potential of Storytelling and Strength in Softness - brought to you by Melbourne Recital Centre.
Hosts Maxim Boon and Megan Steller speak with gender-transcendent diva and cabaret artiste Mama Alto about the power and potential of storytelling through song, how vulnerability builds strength in humankind and the inclusivity of contemporary cabaret.
About Mama Alto:
Mama Alto is a jazz singer, cabaret artiste & gender transcendent diva. Fierce, femme and fabulous, she has performed at beloved venues including The Butterfly Club, Brisbane Powerhouse, Chapel off Chapel, The Famous Spiegeltent...
2019-07-1632 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsThe Tune Up: Those who think classical music is a static art form vs Ben OpieWelcome to episode one of The Tune Up podcast with hosts Maxim Boon and Megan Steller!
In this episode, Maxim and Megan chat with oboist, collaborator, artistic director and one half of Inventi Ensemble, Ben Opie. Plus, an audio experiment that explores the art and etiquette of opening a cough lolly wrapper in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall featuring usher and percussionist of Ossicle Duo, Hamish Upton.
About Ben Opie:
Two types of people walk the alleys of Melbourne’s wildly eclectic arts scene: those who argue classical music is a static art form, and those who know the work of Ben Op...
2019-07-1626 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsSoundescapes Podcast: Music is More than what you hearWhether we're listening through our headphones or in the local coffee shop, music is an irrepressible part of our daily lives – and it is so much more than just the sounds that enter our ears.
In the latest Music on the Mind talk, recorded live from Melbourne Recital Centre, esteemed speakers share their fascinating perspectives:
Dr Amanda Krause explores how music cannot be isolated from our everyday experiences.
Solange Glasser explains how synaesthesia can lead people to see or taste music.
Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre, engaged through The University of Melbourne-Melbourne Recital Centre Partnership.
More about the speakers:
Dr Am...
2019-05-171h 12
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsMusical Explorations: Finding Your VoiceIn May 2018, Leith McPherson—acclaimed vocal coach to the cast of 'The Hobbit' trilogy and Senior Lecturer in Voice and Movement at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at The University of Melbourne—joined us in the Salon as part of our Musical Explorations series.
With great skill and wit, Leith offered an informed lecture/participatory workshop on how to enunciate and project to make the most of your vocal power in everyday life.
This talk was recorded live as part of Melbourne Recital Centre's Musical Explorations series.
2018-09-051h 03
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsMusic on the Mind: Lullabies of Our Lives - Singing in Multicultural HarmonyDr Samantha Dieckmann has been working with multicultural singing group Lullabies of Our Lives, bringing the diverse communities of Melbourne’s north together — one song at a time.
The Lullaby Choir, a joint initiative of The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at The University of Melbourne and Coburg’s Victorian Cooperative on Children’s Services for Ethnic Groups New Futures program, aims to promote cultural connection through the lullabies that soothe babes the world over.
This podcast was recorded live at Melbourne Recital Centre as part of its Musi...
2018-09-0457 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsThe Sound of Science: How Does Space Shape Sound?In this edition of Melbourne Recital Centre's Soundescapes podcast:
How have the acoustics of buildings shaped the style of music that is composed and performed within them? In essence, how does space shape sound? Join acoustician Cameron Hough from ARUP and Ensemble Gombert in this special talks event live from Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.
Topics explored in this podcast include how church music changed from plainsong to polyphony in the reverberant acoustic of Renaissance Italian churches, to the contrapuntal cantatas by Bach in the drier acoustic of German churches. How the different acoustics of the Eisenstadt Palace and the Hanover Square...
2018-08-151h 03
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsConversant: Creative possibilities in arts writingWhat is arts writing beyond the idea of conventional critique? How can writers respond to artistic experiences in ways that expand and extend the value and impact of the artistic work?
Meet Piriye Altraide, Jini Maxwell and Adalya Nash Hussein, three outstanding and diverse emerging female writers taking part in Melbourne Recital Centre’s 2018 Writers-in-Residence program at Melbourne Recital Centre.
Through their experimental modes of criticism poetry including hybrid non-fiction, cross-platform multimedia and illustrated hypertext, these three impressive creative writers share their responses and interpretations to a range of music experiences at the Centre across the year.
Piriye, Jini and Ad...
2018-07-181h 03
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsGetting To Carnegie Hall - Melbourne to ManhattanFrom Manhattan to Melbourne, places like Carnegie Hall, Juilliard and the Melbourne Recital Centre all have burgeoning artist development programs, taking musicians out of the concert halls and directly into the communities.
With them they bring reenergised ideas and performance styles to this new way of thinking about the role of a musician in our diverse societies. Join international guests Amy Rhodes (Carnegie Hall) and Benjamin Sosland (Juilliard School), and a panel of local musicians and directors, for a session focused on stories about these growing relationships, and how they make our cities stronger, both culturally and socially.
2018-07-181h 13
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsContemporary Classical and the Real World featuring Thea Rossen, Liza Lim, Daryl BuckleyClimate change, architecture and the Taliban, these are just some of the complex ideas that composers and musicians explore as part of Metropolis New Music Festival 2018 at Melbourne Recital Centre. In this podcast, host Cat McGauran speaks with Thea Rossen (Penny Quartet), Liza Lim (composer) and Daryl Buckley (ELISION) about the immersive works they're performing in the festival and the contemporary classical listening experience.
2018-04-1219 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsWhat Is Rebetiko? With Cat McGauran & Con KalamarasWhat is Rebetiko? It is the music of passion, pain and love. It is a tapestry woven of Byzantine, Turkish, Roma, Jewish and other musical forms, created in the Piraeus 100 years ago by Greek refugees from Asia Minor and has grown to become a globally respected musical style. Cat McGauran speaks with Con Kalamaras about Rebetiko music and its history.
Con Kalamaras has had a long history within the world music community in Melbourne and in Community Radio. His background is as an active musician within the Greek Community, playing primarily in the Melbourne Rebetiko Ensemble, and has also produced many...
2018-03-0217 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsIn Conversation with GawurraKnown for his deeply resonant voice and musical sensitivity, Gawurra catapulted onto the music stage in 2016 following the release of his critically acclaimed, and multi-award winning debut album, Ratja Yaliyali.
The Melbourne-based via Arnhem Land musician joined Double J’s Caz Tran in conversation, discussing the stories behind his music, his passions and influences, and his story.
2017-12-1314 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsThe Pin - Where We AtNkechi Anele and Lucille Cutting are friends who connected through difference. As two Nigerian-Australian women of a similar age and background, Nkechi and Lucie had vastly different upbringings. One grew up in an urban environment surrounded by many cultures and the other in a small town in country Victoria.
Questions about race, identity and culture form the basis of their friendship and led to the development of The Pin – an online discussion platform run by biracial Australians for all Australians. Everyone deserves to feel safe to THINK about who they are, MEET amazing people and EXPRESS themselves.
In October 2017, a li...
2017-12-051h 41
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsMusic on the Mind - Audience WellbeingIn October 2017, we welcomed Jane Davidson and Jody Evans to the Salon to discuss what music audiences want and feel; how music audience experience contributes to well-being; and what can be done to improve music audience experiences.
2017-10-2746 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsIn Conversation with Ella Thompson, Clio Renner & Sui ZhenLike Running Water brings together Ella Thompson, Sui Zhen and Clio Renner in a multi-dimensional arrangement that intersects sound, sight and scent.
3RRR’s Lauren Taylor joined Ella, Clio and Sui Zhen for an In Conversation event to hear insights into the creative process behind the group’s new Melbourne Festival show, musings on their careers.
2017-10-1038 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsSoundescapes Podcast: Central Australian Aboriginal Women's ChoirIn this Soundescapes podcast presented by Melbourne Recital Centre, we learn about the extraordinary story of the Central Australian Aboriginal Women's Choir and the choral tradition that has survived for nearly 150 years. Hosted by Cat McGauran featuring choir master Stuart Morris and director of the documentary film 'The Song Keepers' Naina Sen.
To discover more stories behind the music, the musicians and people that make Melbourne Recital Centre the best place to hear, visit soundescapes.melbournerecital.com.au
2017-08-0720 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsSoundescapes Podcast: 48 Ways of Looking at Bach: The Well-Tempered ClavierIn this Soundescapes podcast presented by Melbourne Recital Centre, we explore J.S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier as part of the 48 Ways of Looking at Bach concert series. Hosted by Cat McGauran and featuring Marshall McGuire, Liz Anderson and Paul Grabowsky.
To discover more stories behind the music, the musicians and people that make Melbourne Recital Centre the best place to hear, visit soundescapes.melbournerecital.com.au
2017-07-2718 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsSoundescapes Podcast: Music, Trauma & RecoveryIn this Soundescapes podcast presented by Melbourne Recital Centre, we look at the different ways music can help different people recover from trauma. Hosted by Cat McGauran and featuring James Richmond, Michael Mosley and Samantha Dieckmann.
To discover more stories behind the music, the musicians and people that make Melbourne Recital Centre the best place to hear, visit soundescapes.melbournerecital.com.au
2017-07-2720 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsMusic on the Mind: Music & TraumaIn April 2017, we welcomed Professor Felicity Baker, Dr Samantha Dieckmann and James Richmond to Melbourne Recital Centre to discuss Music and Trauma.
2017-05-191h 00
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsMusical Explorations: Text and Music - Songwriting Through the AgesSong is perhaps the oldest form of musical communication, with the earliest surviving manuscript dating from 3400 years ago. Song has accompanied rituals associated with spirituality, labour, education, entertainment and, of course, expressions of emotion such as love and grief.
In this presentation, some of these functions will be explored through examples of plainsong, polyphony, ballades, madrigals, chansons, lieder, and modern works. We shall see how, at various times, the entwining of text and music has favoured one element over the other, and how each language’s rhythm and inflection influences the melodies created.
2016-12-1554 minMelbourne Recital Centre PodcastsMusical Explorations: Our Time, Our Place - Australian Music Hear and NowAustralia is home to the world’s oldest indigenous musical culture, and the site of major developments in various genres from folk through rock to art music.
On Monday 24 October, leading Australian composer Katy Abbott Kvasnica and her internationally esteemed colleagues who form the ensemble Three explored some of the key works that make up the contemporary art music landscape, including insight into the world premiere of Ross Edwards’ work for solo guitar.
2016-12-1556 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsMusic on the Mind: Alive InsideDiscover how music can have positive effects on the minds of people with disability.
Dementia poses significant challenges for all those it affects. This presentation investigates the benefits of music for persons with dementia and their carers on memory, mood and behaviour.
Three of the country’s new National Health and Medical Research Council and Australian Research Council Dementia Research Development Fellows Drs Amee Baird, Jeanette Tamplin and Sandra Garrido offer critical insights into how music can have positive effects on the minds of PWD.
2016-12-1559 min
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsIn Conversation with Zola JesusA rare up-close and personal discussion with American visionary Zola Jesus.
Equally commanding and fragile, Zola Jesus transcends genre with her shape-shifting mix of cinematic synth pop and dark anthemic balladry. Her mix of the traditional and futuristic has seen her heralded among America’s most compelling young musicians and, at just 27, performed with Fever Ray, The XX and collaborated with David Lynch and M83.
For her fifth studio album, 'Taiga', Zola relocated to Vashon Island in the Puget Sound in an effort to immerse herself in the natural world. Taiga is an undeniable transition for Zola Jesus described by th...
2016-12-151h 00
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsIn Conversation with Béla Fleck & Abigail WashburnA rare up-close and personal discussion with banjoists Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn
Banjoists Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn have mastered the deceptively intricate art of the duet. Their performances embrace a diversity almost unthinkable – coming from just two banjos and one voice.
Fleck, a 15-time Grammy winner, has collaborated with Chick Corea, Oumou Sangare, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Dave Mathews, Earl Scruggs, and the entire Cleveland Orchestra for his Banjo Concert ‘The Impostor’. Washburn’s banjo has taken her far beyond the usual old-timey comfort zone, musically and geographically. An alumnus of Uncle Earl, the powerhouse all-female string-ban...
2016-10-311h 31
Melbourne Recital Centre PodcastsIn Conversation with Lisa Gerrard & Dave GraneyIn Conversation is a creative conversation about artistic processes, musical influences, career highlights and more, recorded live at Melbourne Recital Centre.
On Wednesday 29 June, vocalist Lisa Gerrard and Melbourne songwriter Dave Graney joined an intimate group of fans and fellow musicians in the Salon for a rare ‘In Conversation’ event at Melbourne Recital Centre.
About Lisa:
Over a career that takes in almost two decades with Dead Can Dance, award-winning movie soundtracks and a series of acclaimed solo and collaborative albums, Lisa Gerrard has established herself as one of Australia’s most ground-breaking and in-demand artists.
About Dave:
Dave Graney hails...
2016-08-012h 06