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Keys to Music is a perfect way to start listening to ABC Classic FM. In Graham's own words he would like to break down the barriers to enjoying music for non-musicians, revealing basic concepts, discussing composers and exploring pieces of music inside-out.

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Saturday 11 September, 9.05am

The Life and Work of Claude Debussy 1
Graham surveys Debussy's life and his unique contribution to the world of music from his early years up to 1902.   > more

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Saturday 4 September

The Aria
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Graham explores two forms of aria which have formed the backbone of opera for the last 400 years.  > more

Saturday 28 August

Brahms Clarinet Quintet
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The Clarinet Quintet which Brahms wrote in 1891 is one of the best-loved works in the chamber music repertoire.  > more

Saturday 21 August

Haydn's Symphonies 5
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Graham continues his epic survey of all of Haydn's symphonies.  > more

Saturday 14 August

Peter Sculthorpe and Kakadu
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In this program Graham looks at three of Peter Sculthorpe's works from the 1980s and 90s which derive their inspiration from Kakadu National Park.  > more

Podcasts: The Music Education Series

In May 2009, Keys To Music presented four programs focusing on the importance of good musical experiences in a child's education. Graham's guest in the series was the eminent Australian conductor and music educator Richard Gill and their conversations generated an enormous response among ABC Classic FM listeners.

1: The Body (22 MB, 30'50") Graham Abbott and Richard Gill discuss the importance of dance and movement in a child's musical experiences, joined by Dr Micheal Giddens, a leading exponent of Dalcroze Eurhythmics.

2: The Voice (17 MB, 24'08") Graham and Richard discuss the importance of singing in a child's life, joined by Kathryn Sadler, one of Melbourne's leading singing teachers and choir directors.

3: Instruments (13 MB, 18'18") Graham and Richard discuss why learning an instrument is good for children, joined by Alastair McKean, Director of Border Music Camp.

4: The Mind (16 MB, 22' 38") Graham and Richard conclude their discussion on the importance of Music Education for children. In this program they focus on the proven benefits of musical experiences for a child's intellectual and social development.

To download from a PC: Right-click the MP3 link, and choose 'Save Target As'. To download from a Mac: Hold down the Control key and click the MP3 link. Then choose Save. We are very pleased to be able to make the spoken word components of these programs available as podcasts. We are unable to include the music tracks due to copyright restrictions.

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Music played during Keys to Music on  September 4 | August 28 | 21 | 14 |   For earlier dates, start at the index of Archived Music Details.


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Public Events 2010

Keys To Music Concerts
Graham Abbott and some of Australia’s finest musical organisations dissect and perform masterworks from the orchestral and chamber music repertoire.

Tue 16 November, Iwaki Auditorium ABC Southbank, Melbourne 6.30 pm
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Graham Abbott
Haydn “Farewell” Symphony
Bookings through MSO: 03 9626 1111

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