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Still from ‘Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus’. Image: Supplied. A black and white image of Sakamoto, a Japanese man in his 70s with white hair, tortoiseshell glasses and a black blazer at the piano. He is sifting through some sheet music.
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Screening review: Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus, Melbourne Recital Centre

With deep involvement from the late composer’s son and wife, ‘Opus’ captures Ryuichi Sakamoto in dazzling body and soul.

Casey O’Shaughnessy and Katie Rynne join BIGSOUND 2024 as Music Programmers. Photo: Jess Gleeson. Two Caucasian women standing inside a sound studio with vinyl covering a shelf to the right. Standing on the left is Casey with blonde plaits, a striped long-sleeve top and black paints. On the right is Katie with a coloured, heat-map like dress paired with black long sleeve underneath, she has amber hair.
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What’s new at BIGSOUND 2024

Brisbane’s annual music industry event provides vital opportunities for musicians with new Music Programmers announced.

Jen Valender, still from ‘Artist as Animal’. Image: Supplied. The top half of a harp stands out among a field of golden flowers with a tree into the distance. She is seen holding the harp.
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From the bottom of her harp: contemporary women artists finding their song 

Three artists share their insights on working with a traditional instrument to forge new collaborations and audiences.

Student musician from the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Photo of a young person with black hair playing a violin among other musicians.
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Orchestras strengthening international engagement

Over 100 student musicians are heading to Singapore and Malaysia, and a new major UK partnership for the MSO has…

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Concert review: FLIGHT: The Next Generation of Artists, Fitzroy Town Hall

A mini music festival’s dreamy takeover of Fitzroy Town Hall with intriguing contrasts of performance ambience and audience-artist connections.

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Giving emerging musicians a break

A new ANU and Folk Festival partnership offers opportunities for emerging musicians.

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Putting the science behind performers’ well-being

Caring for performers’ mental and physical well-being needs to be backed by evidence-based methods for maximum impact.

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The key to unlocking a sustainable career as a musician

The Australian Guild of Music’s course in music pedagogy makes teaching the highlight of your portfolio career, rather than a…