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 4 and 7 November you will hear from:
Konstantin Shamray Pianist
An overview of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s program for 2027
Hollis Taylor Composer, Musician Zoomusicologist
Konstantin Shamray will be giving a recital at Elder Hall on 8 November at 2.00pm. His program includes some Russian musicians such as Scriabin and Shostakovich, but also Bach and Debussy.
Tickets can be bought through Humanitix
The 2027 ASO program includes the Symphony Series, Music for Young People, a Matinee Season at Elder Hall and music from films. Something for everybody.
Of particular interest is the Enigma Variations by Elgar (April Symphony) which are based on Elgar’s friends. Each variation will be introduced by an actor talking about the relevant associations. There is also a recognition of an important anniversary of Beethoven during the year..
Hollis Taylor fell in love with the music of the Butcher Birds in Central Australia. This led to a detailed study of Bird Song and has resulted in compositions which unite the calls of the birds with musical instruments. Her composition, Bird on Byrd, will be part of the Musica Viva Concert on the 12 November, Adelaide Town Hall, at 7.30pm The concert includes the Latvian Choir and Genevieve Lacey
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