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Music for Ukraine

Ukrainian bandura player and vocalist Larissa Kovalchuk discusses her training in Kyiv, the constant pressure from Russia, the horrors of the war, and taking part in a fundraising concert in Canberra.

May 25, 2022
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Music and the Brain

Neuromusical educator Dr Anita Collins explains what happens in the brain when we listen to music, and how fireworks really explode when we play an instrument or sing together.

May 23, 2022
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Winds of Change at Opera Australia

As Opera Australia searches for a new Artistic Director, Peter Tregear argues that it’s time for the company to find a fresh artistic vision predicated on the belief that opera has something important to offer the public.

May 23, 2022