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The Metropolitan Orchestra proudly announces the eight finalists of its inaugural Composer Development Program. They are Andrei Hadap, Alison Ireland, Laura Bishop, Nigel Ubrihien, Heather Shannon, Katja Jorgensen, Yusaku Abiko and Pavle Cajic. These eight talented NSW based composers will now enter the first two stages of the program where they will work with TMO Artistic…

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Pinchgut Opera has announced that Sydney-born singer and harpsichordist Liam Green will be its next Continuo Fellow. .

David Robertson to lead the Sydney Symphony from 2014
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“The book of Liszts”
Franz Liszt is the subject of a new biography by John Spurling, called “The Book of Liszts”. Read the review http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/composing-the-liszt-the-life-and-times-of-a-musical-genius/story-e6frg8nf-1226116816879