Avi Avital

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Virtuoso Israeli mandolinist, Avi Avital, has performed in the great concert halls of the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Forbidden City, re-establishing the mandolin as a classical instrument. To listen to the music discussed in this episode click here:Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hailed as one of the greatest pianists of her generation, the great English pianist Imogen Cooper CBE is one of the finest interpreters of the classical and romantic repertoire, and especially Schubert and Schumann. Join Doug Beecroft in conversation with Imogen as she reflects on her learnings over a long and highly successful international career. To discover Imogen's playlist click here.Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently in Melbourne to conduct the MSO, Jakub Hrůša Conductor spoke to Doug Beecroft about his late conducting mentor Jiri Belohlavek and the art of conducting. To explore the music that has influenced Jakub click on the link here. Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July 2019, we were delighted to welcome to the station Daniel Hyde, the incoming Director of Music of the world-renowned Choir of King's College, Cambridge. He was about to take over from Sir Stephen Cleobury who had held the position for 37 years. We talked about Daniel's career to date as an organist and conductor of orchestras and choirs and his vision for the Choir of King's College during his tenure.  To discover the music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Graham Johnson OBE, accompanist of many of the world’s greatest singers including Thomas Allen, Victoria de los Angeles, Elly Ameling, Thomas Hampson, Dame Felicity Lott, Jessye Norman and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, came in to 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne to talk to Doug Beecroft about his life and work and in particular, Schubert Lieder.  To discover music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:  Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a buzz around 3MBS when world renowned Welsh singer, actor, TV and radio presenter Aled Jones Official arrived at the station to record an interview about his life and career for Reflections. To discover music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:    Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Woodbridge OAM is one of the most successful Australian tennis players of all time. He came in to 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne recently to talk to Doug Beecroft about his life and career, as well as his passion for musical theatre.  To discover the music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Distinguished composer and performer Dr Calvin Bowman came into 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne recently to talk to Ted Davies about his career.  To discover the music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Costello AO, eminent Australian, passionate believer in social justice issues and fearless advocate for all manner of important causes came into 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne to talk to Ted Davies. To discover the music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.