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Music Makers - From Russia to the World
Sunday 21 March at 12.05pm
Vladimir Ashkenazy, the eminent pianist and Chief Conductor of the Sydney Symphony, talks about his early musical life in Moscow, the development of his career in the west as a concert pianist, and his surprise at becoming a successful conductor. » more

Free Sunday Live concert in Penrith
Sunday 21 March at 3pm
You're invited to the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith, Western Sydney. This week Scottish fiddler Chris Duncan and pianist Catherine Strutt perform traditional fiddle music of Scotland. Remember to arrive in good time for the 3pm start. » more

The 2010 ISCM World New Music Days Festival in Sydney
Friday 30 April to Sunday 9 May
For the first time in the 88-year history of the International Society for Contemporary Music, the prestigious ISCM World New Music Days Festival will be held in the Southern Hemisphere and ABC Classic FM will be broadcasting most of the concerts. It will be the largest festival of contemporary music ever held in Australia. » more

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Coming up on ABC Classic FM

Thursday 18 March

IN PERFORMANCE: Budapest Spring Festival - 8.00pm
The Budapest Festival Orchestra features in tonight’s concert from the Budapest Spring Festival.

Friday 19 March

IN PERFORMANCE (LIVE): TSO 2010 Season Opener - 8.00pm
Pianist Konstantin Shamray joins the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra for their 2010 Season Opener live from Hobart’s Federation Concert Hall.