Kaleidoscope is an Arts magazine program which brings the creative and theatrical world to 5mbs listeners, through interviews and music. Together with Arts Diary it is our link to local events and personalities.
Broadcast on Wednesday 6.00pm and Saturday 11.00am.
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This week on 30 September and 3 October you will hear from:
Fiona McArdle State Opera
Fiona Peterson YVA
Sarah Bleby ILA
Fiona is singing the role of Mercedes in Carmen. She describes Mercedes as Carmen’s Bestie. She has sung many roles both overseas and in Adelaide. Fiona says that this production of Carmen is both traditional and full of colour. It’s an all Australian cast, with Charlotte Kelso singing the role of Carmen, and Gerard Schneider singing the role of Don Jose.
Carmen is at Her Majesty’s Theatre from 17 to 24 October. Details at
Fiona Peterson, who is organising the Young Virtuso Award 2026 for 5mbs talks about the importance of this competition for young musicians, some of the past winners, and this year’s adjudicators. it’s on October 25 2.30 at St John’s Church Halifax Street. All information about this year’s event is on the 5mbs.com website.
Sarah Blebyis the head of Creative at Immersive Art and Light , Light Square. Their current exhibitions based on images and music from Tanayna Nation Park, Tasmania. Along with the display there is music by Dave McEvoy Trio, and Nancy Bates. Full detail at immersivelightandart.com.au
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