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The Australian Music Unit launches classic/amp - a collection of online recordings of Australian classical and experimental music drawn from the ABC’s vast archives. Go to classic/amp home | Composer Index

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Messiaen piano duo free recital
Wednesday 10 December at 8pm
Exactly 100 years after the birth of Olivier Messiaen ABC Classic FM invites you to a free recital for two pianos at the Eugene Goossens Hall in Sydney. Paul Rickard-Ford (pictured) and Natalia Sheludiakova perform the ecstatic Visions de l'Amen » more

Sunday Live moves to Melbourne
Sundays in December at 3pm
Colin Fox presents a series of free afternoon concerts at the Iwaki Auditorium at the ABC's Southbank studios. Performers include percussionists of the MSO, Gloriana Chamber Choir, Michelle Nicolle and Trio, and Ironwood Chamber Ensemble » more

New Music Up Late celebrates a double century
Saturday 6 December at 10.30pm
An in depth look at the music and careers of Elliot Carter (pictured) who turns 100 this month and Olivier Messiaen who was born 100 years ago. » more

Coming up on ABC Classic FM

Thursday 4 December

IN PERFORMANCE: Perth International Arts Festival – 8.00pm
Michael Kieran Harvey continues his survey of Messiaen’s Catalogue d’oiseaux; 13 pieces transcribing birdsong for the piano in an evocative and atmospheric way.
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Friday 5 December

IN PERFORMANCE: Sydney Symphony – 8.00pm
The Sydney Symphony’s songbird Diana Doherty performs Mozart’s sunny and graceful Oboe Concerto in tonight’s direct broadcast from the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
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