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Four Symphonic Works – Carlos Simon

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Recorded live from the Kennedy Center by the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda, this compilation is the first full-length recording of Carlos Simon’s orchestral works.

Last Dance – Michael Tsalka and Diana Weston

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Last Dance is the second recording in a two-part series focussing on the musical properties of the ‘square’ piano, of great significance in Australia during its colonial days, performed by Michael Tsalka and Diana Weston.

Dvorák’s Symphonies 5 & 6 – MSO

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The first in a new cycle of Dvořák symphony recordings, Dvořák: Symphonies 5 & 6 is the second release on the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s own label. The exploration of Dvořák’s many works has been an ongoing passion of Chief Conductor Jaime Martín since taking the helm of the MSO in 2022.

Electric Fields x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

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Electric Fields combines the creativity of composer Michael Ross and the mesmerizing voice of Zaachariaha Fielding, known for his "soul to the stratosphere" vocals. Their music, often incorporating traditional Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara languages, spans soulful pop, epic electronic compositions, and intimate story-songs. With powerful live performances alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Electric Fields creates unforgettable musical experiences.

CD of the Week – Bartók Piano Works, Land of my Early Childhood

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The Hungarian-born Australian pianist, Julie Adam, has recently recorded a number of Bartók’s works in Budapest, Bartok Piano Works, Land of my Early Childhood. Of this endeavour she says: it is one thing to return to the country of one’s birth and feel at home. It’s another to be able to record there the music which has symbolised a lost and cherished childhood.

CD of the Week – Outback Brass

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Outback Brass's album Music Down Under is 2MBS CD of the Week. 2024 2MBS Artist-in-Residence Outback Brass originally formed in 2018 with the primary purpose being to take elite Australian musicianship far and wide, including remote areas of Australia and internationally.

CD of the Week – Songs of the Southern Skies vol 2

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Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp share an intuitive musical connection developed over the, award-winning, last 20 years. Their new album, “Songs of the Southern Skies Volume 2” is out now...

CD of the Week – Lyhra

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Celebrated singers, composers and performers in their own right, Trish Delaney-Brown, Sam Walton and Briana Cowlishaw combine their musical sensibilities to form the distinctive vocal harmony soundscape experience that is Lyhra’s debut EP.

Mosaic release their debut album

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The 2MBS Fine Music Sydney Artist in Residence program is designed to support Sydney jazz ensembles with active promotion and provide extensive rehearsal opportunities. This year’s award went to a young 10-piece jazz ensemble the Mosaic Jazz Collective.

CD of the Week – One

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Australian pianist Bill Risby brings in his new release One, a unique blend of passion and transcendence to this fully improvised one hour performance, infusing each note with emotion and depth. His unparalleled artistry and technical prowess elevate the music to new heights.