Centres of Music A portrait of the varied composers who wrote music in, or about, a particular place such as a city, court, country or musical institutionStream on demandMusic ContentSaturday 25th March 2023 – 10:00am 10:02 10:02 Martinů, B. – Suite no 2, from Špaliček, H214B (1932-40). – Liidia Ilves, pf; Estonian NSO/Neeme Järvi. 10:25 10:25 Mompou, F. – Paisajes (1942-60). – Jordi Masó, pf. 10:39 10:39 Hahn, R. – String quartet in F (1939-42). – Quatuor Parisii. 11:05 11:05 Delius, F. – Idyll (1933). – Felicity Lott, sop; Thomas Allen, bar; Royal PO/Eric Fenby. Latest news 2MBS Fine Music Sydney Open Day Guest: Amelia Farrugia 2MBS Fine Music Sydney Open Day Guest: Amelia Farrugia Classical Open Day One of our special guests for the 2MBS Fine Music Sydney 2023 Open Day is renowned soprano singer Amelia Farrugia who has captivated audiences with her stunning vocal range and emotive performances in some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses and concert halls. Jazz-in-Conversation: Bonnie Stewart Jazz-in-Conversation: Bonnie Stewart Jazz Jazz In Conversation Program Highlights Each Friday at noon, Barry O’Sullivan invites a studio guest onto Friday’s A Jazz Hour, this week drummer, composer, improviser and educator, Bonnie Stewart. On this Day: March 30, 1897 On this Day: March 30, 1897 Classical On This Day Frederick Delius is widely regarded as one of the most influential British composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Although he spent most of his life in France, his music was heavily inspired by his time in the United States and South America. In 1897, Delius composed his first opera, Koanga, which premiered at the Stadttheater in Elberfeld, Germany.