3MBS Reflections Series
Reflections is a weekly interview program that explores the life and achievements of an eminent local, national or international personality and includes fine music from our guest’s personal selection of favourites.
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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:
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Distinguished composer and performer Dr Calvin Bowman came into 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne recently to talk to Ted Davies about his career.
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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.
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Carl Vine is one of the most significant and prolific Australian composers of our time. He is also an accomplished pianist, conductor, academic, teacher and former Artistic Director of Musica Viva Australia.
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Emmanuel Pahud, principal flautist with the Berliner Philharmoniker for over 25 years, is also a distinguished solo performer. He describes himself as a musical chameleon: "I try to change the style, colour and phrasing, the way I breathe and articulate, to suit the piece I am playing." Ted Davis talk to Emmanuel about his life and career on Reflections.
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Bruce Beresford is one of Australia’s leading international film directors, who has over 30 feature films to his credit, including Breaker Morant, Mao’s Last Dancer and his recently released, Ladies in Black. When he was in Melbourne recently directing Rossini’s Otello for Melbourne Opera, he came in to 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne to talk to Loretto Perkins about his life and career.
During her last visit to Australia, English soprano, Dame Felicity Lott found time to include a visit to 3MBS to talk about her musical life in opera, the concert platform, and the recording studio.
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Internationally acclaimed actress, Miriam Margolyes, came into 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne to talk with Susan Porter about her life and extraordinary career on stage and screen. Miriam is well known for her performances in a huge range of productions including The Age of Innocence, the Harry Potter series, Dickens' Women and the recent MTC production of Lady in the Van.
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Best-selling Australian author Jane Harper is known for her crime novels. Jane chatted with Susan Porter about the outstanding success of her first novel, "The Dry", and how it become an international publishing phenomenon.
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It was a great thrill to have Maestro Jordi Savall come in to 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne recently to talk to Kiera Stevens about his love of music and history. He has championed early music for over five decades, by researching, teaching and playing the viola da gamba.
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Actor and author William McInnes was a very entertaining guest when he came in to 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne recently. He told some laugh out loud stories in his conversation with Loretto Perkins.
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