3MBS Reflections

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. Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  To discover the music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  To discover music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:  Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. To discover music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:    Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  To discover the music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Distinguished composer and performer Dr Calvin Bowman came into 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne recently to talk to Ted Davies about his career.  To discover the music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. To discover the music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. To discover the music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music  can be found here: Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  To listen to the music discussed in this episode click here: Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  To discover music discussed in this interview, the playlist for the music can be found here:  Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.