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10 Years of Great Music with Ben Ingvarson
Accelerando alumnus and jazz musician Ben Ingvarson looks back on his first visit to the Centre -
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Composer Q&A with anon.
anon. deep dives on the compositions featured in their upcoming show -
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Laraaji and music as escapism
Writer Luke Ryan explores the intersection of music and meditation through the work of Laraaji. -
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Legendary choral conductor Harry Christophers on devotional music of the ancient past
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Ian McDougall reflects on how he and his team brought the Centre's architectural design to life.
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THEN, NOW & NEXT: The evolution of the best place to hear (II)
Maxim Boon on the spirit of community as part of the Centre's 10 years of music celebration -
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THEN, NOW & NEXT: The evolution of the best place to hear (I)
Maxim Boon explores space, place & legacy for the Centre's 10 years of great music celebration -
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Sounds of Rebetiko
Listen to the sounds of Greek Blues: the music of passion, pain and love -
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#MelbRecital Mixtape: Calexico
Joey Burns of rock outfit Calexico curates a playlist of songs he's listening to & loving right now -
Wise words from Assistant Music Director at triple j and host of the J files on Double J Gemma Pike
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The Arthurian Legend
Amy Brown breaks down the Athurian Legend via The Conversation -
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How King Arthur became one of the most pervasive legends of all time
Raluca Radulescu explores the evolution of King Arthur via The Conversation -
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Behind 'The Nutcracker and I' with Alexandra Dariescu
Dariescu shares the story behind her ground-breaking multimedia reimagining of the iconic story -
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#MelbRecital Mixtape: SOPHIE KOH 许舒慧
Australia’s indie-pop darling Sophie Koh curates her very own playlist of favourites -
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Back to the future with violinist Satu Vänskä
Maxim Boon interviews the Finnish violinist as she charts new frontiers in the classical tradition -
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10 Years Of Great Music with Harriet Gregory
A member of the Melbourne Recital Centre family since our doors opened in 2009. -
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10 YEARS OF MUSIC. 10 COMMISSIONS. 10 COMPOSERS
Introducing 10 composers crafting 10 commissions for our 10th anniversary -
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10 years of standing ovations with Kaye Trainor
A music-loving audience member since 2009 -
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10 Years of Great Music with Paul Dyer
Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra -
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Genevieve Lacey on tracing the Telemann diary
And how it became a soliloquy, inspiring her next musical project. -
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Genevieve Lacey on Soliloquy and the world of solo performance
One instrument, one player, one composer, one collection of music, one dancer -
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Jini Maxwell: The Wild Courage of Despair
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Piriye Altraide: Memory in Colour
A reflection on Ensemble Sacamano's musical re-telling of Edgar Allen Poe’s 'Masque of Red Death'. -
A story of four generations of women from one family.
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KAKI KING'S KALEIDOSCOPIC CANVAS LIVE: IN PICTURES
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Will Kaufman uncovers an unlikely connection
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DANCE DANCE EVOLUTION
Luke Ryan tells us why Leon Vynehall stands at the forefront of dance music's political moment. -
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Adalya Nash-Hussein on Telling Story, Telling Emotion
One of our 2018 Writers-in-Residence, Adalya Nash-Hussein reflects on music, emotion & storytelling, -
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PAUL LEWIS: TAKING ON HAYDN, BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS TODAY
Star British pianist Paul Lewis takes us behind the scenes -
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Ode to a ‘what-if?’
Writer Maxim Boon talks to John Bell and Simon Simon Tedeschi -
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RICHARD CLAPTON: 45 YEARS IN MUSIC & NO REGRETS
"I have seen it all and over 45 years the music scene has changed tremendously" -
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Zoltan Fecso's 'Shimmer Raga'
Zoltan Fecso is a musician and composer, known for his ambient live performances. -
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FEMALE FORTE: CLARA SCHUMANN
Women have been making significant contributions to the evolution of music long before now. -
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(DIS)COVER: LEON VYNEHALL & 'NOTHING IS STILL'
The labels ‘producer’ or ‘DJ’ do not do Leon Vynehall justice. Find out why. -
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EXCERPTS FROM LEON VYNEHALL'S 'NOTHING IS STILL' NOVELLA
Explore the literary companion to Leon Vynehall's electronic masterpiece. -
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ÓLAFUR ARNALDS & ART(IFICIAL) INTELLIGENCE
“Just because I’m using traditional instruments doesn’t mean that I’m a part of the classical world” -
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LISTEN: MUSICAL EXPLORATIONS - FINDING YOUR VOICE
A podcast with acclaimed vocal coach Leith McPherson -
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LISTEN: MUSIC ON THE MIND - LULLABIES OF OUR LIVES
A podcast from the Music on the Mind series -
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MOVEMENTS: BEETHOVEN'S 'ARCHDUKE' TRIO
Who was the Archduke? An exploration of sound and style, movement by movement. -
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GENEVIEVE LACEY ON COLLABORATION, CONVERSATION & LEADERSHIP
"A life devoted to the arts is a necessary act of resistance..." -
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REPRISE: Like Running Water
Watch a short video of the 2017 concert Like Running Water -
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MIRIAM COSIC: PAINTED FROM MUSIC WITH TIMO-VEIKKO VALVE
Journalist Miriam Cosic on the themes of Strauss. -
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REPRISE: Latitude 37 'Folias' Live
Relive works by Scarlatti, Ortiz & more Spanish virtuosos performed live by Latitude 37 in the Salon -
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Rhythmic Revolutionaries
Freeing contemporary music from its ivory tower and giving it back to the people. -
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THREE GREAT SYMPHONIES AND THE ‘MOZART MYTH’
Phil Lambert examines the mythology of Mozart in this interview with Scottish conductor Douglas Boyd -
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REFLECTIONS ON 'REIMAGINED'
Jazz musician Chris Broomhead takes us inside his approach to creating his art -
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Listen: The Sound of Science talks event: How does space shape sound?
Join acoustician Cameron Hough in this special talks event. -
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Gubberdee with Jessie Lloyd and Nova Peris OAM
Jessie Lloyd and Australian sporting hero and politician Nova Peris OAM in conversation. -
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Gubberdee with Jessie Lloyd and Professor Marcia Langton
Join Jessie Llyod & Marcia Langton In Conversation -
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Who are the Bang on a Can All-Stars?
Get acquainted with the best musicians in the international biz -
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KAKI KING'S KALEIDOSCOPIC FEAT
Spellbinding visuals, mesmerising melodies and a feast for the senses -
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Listen: Conversant - Creative possibilities in arts writing
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Ten Years of Latitude 37
Latitude 37 reflects on 10 fabulous years of music-making -
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The aesthetics of anxiety by Jini Maxwell
Jini's second piece as a 2018 Writer-in-Residence -
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Adalya Nash-Hussein on Music for a Changing Climate
Adalya's second piece as a 2018 Writer-in-Residence -
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Piriye Altraide on Music for our Changing Climate
Piriye's second piece as a 2018 Writer-in-Residence -
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Brook Andrew's Donut 1 (2011)
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Simone Young: an inspirational leader
ANAM musicians on Simone Young's anticipated 2018 return. -
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LISZT: THE VIRTUOSO-COMPOSER
Why Liszt was one of the most remarkable personages of the 19th century. -
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KLLO: POTENTIAL
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BRINGING BACH BACK
Our top 10 Bach puns worthy of a chuckle (or an eye roll). -
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ATLAS OF THE SKY ORIGINS
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Paul Stanhope speaks to Stephanie Eslake, editor of Cut Common, about his latest commission.
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A First Glimpse into Holly Harrison’s New String Quartet
Holly Harrison is one of two Australian composers commissioned specially for the 2018 MICMC. -
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Performing in present tense: Perfume Genius and Totally Mild by Jini Maxwell
Writer-in-Residence Jini Maxwell unveils her Perfume Genius interactive journey. -
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Unhealed Spaces by Piriye Altraide
Piriye Altraide presents a video response to American musician Perfume Genius. -
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Adalya Nash-Hussein on Perfume Genius
Adalya Nash-Hussein recounts her experience watching pop-provocateur Perfume Genius. -
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In Vogue with Michael Griffiths and Madonna
Michael's top 5 Madge moments -
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Art at Melbourne Recital Centre
We're renowned for our world-class acoustics, but did you know we also have an art collection? -
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Gemma Pike on The Velvet Underground
The Assistant Music Director at triple j tells us why The Velvet Underground are untouchable. -
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9 years of music-making with pianist Hoang Pham
From competition winner to established concert presenter & virtuosic performer. -
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Watch Peter de Jager perform Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier live
Like all musicians, pianist Peter de Jager reserves a special place in his soul for Bach. -
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LISTEN: CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL & THE REAL WORLD
A podcast with Thea Rossen of Penny Quartet, composer Liza Lim & Daryl Buckley of ELISION -
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One million music-lovers: Jeannie Van De Velde
We recently welcomed one million visitors to the Centre to experience live music in our spaces. -
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The Heart & Soul of the Steinway Service
We chat with Ulrich Gerhartz, Director of Concert & Artists Services at Steinway & Sons in the UK. -
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Eddie Ayres on why Classical music is the one true global language
The respected musician, teacher & radio presenter explores why classical music is here & now. -
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Our 2018 Writers-in-Residence
We are partnering with the Emerging Writers Festival to present 3 female writers on the rise. -
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The 'String-er Songwriter'
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PERFUME GENIUS LIVE
Highlights from the pop-provocateur's debut concert in March. -
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Liza Lim on Smetak & The Spinning World
Stories and insights from the visionary female composer. -
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PRESS FOR PROGRESS
12 must-read links to mark International Women's Day & Women's History Month -
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Jordi Savall in rehearsal
The viola da gamba master before his concerts with Hespèrion XXI & Tembembe Ensamble Continuo -
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Andrea Keller on Jazz and Gender
Article by Andrea Keller, jazz pianist and composer -
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Richard Mills on 'Impromptu, After Schubert'
Reflections on the renowned composer and the creation of 'Impromptu, After Schubert' -
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What is Rebetiko?
A deeper look at Greek Blues: the music of passion, pain and love. -
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OPTIMISM AS AN OPERETTA: A BERNSTEIN EXPERIMENT
A musical adaptation of Candide wasn't a good idea. But it didn’t stop Hellman and Bernstein. -
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The Voices of Women
In 17th century Italy, a completely new musical style was sweeping the boards. -
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The Role of Early Music Today
Tembembe Ensamble member Leopoldo Novoa talks about playing with early music master Jordi Savall. -
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Moses Sumney Live
Photographed by Dan Aulsebrook -
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One million music-lovers
A milestone for Melbourne Recital Centre thanks to you, our music-lovers. -
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The Secrets in the Walls
Discover what's hiding in the walls of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. -
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Are The Necks the best band in the world?
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Listen: In Conversation with Gawurra
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Playlist: Rewind - Pantha Du Prince
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Playlist: Summer Mixtape - Jan, Feb & Mar 2018
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