ABC Classic have just released a new recording of all Chopin’s Études, together with  the composer’s stirring and passionate Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 ‘Heroic’, played by Jayson Gillham. The internationally acclaimed Australian-British pianist spoke with Susie May about his deeply personal and joyous journey as he engaged with the genius of Chopin.

ABC Classic have just released a new recording of all <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/classic/shop/jayson-gillham-chopin-etudes/105890126">Chopin&rsquo;s &Eacute;tudes</a>, together with &nbsp;the composer&rsquo;s stirring and passionate Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 &lsquo;Heroic&rsquo;, played by Jayson Gillham. The internationally acclaimed Australian-British pianist spoke with Susie May about his deeply personal and joyous journey as he engaged with the genius of Chopin.

A selection of performances and interviews from 3MBS guests about the what, who and when of music and the arts in Melbourne.

A selection of performances and interviews from 3MBS guests about the what, who and when of music and the arts in Melbourne.

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Jayson Gillham: Chopin Études - new album release on ABC Classics

Susie May speaks with internationally acclaimed clarinettist and Artistic Director of the Omega Ensemble, David Rowden. The ensemble will perform three concerts in Melbourne during 2026, featuring new music by Australian composers including Lachlan Skipworth and Paul Stanhope.

The concerts will be at Melbourne Recital Centre in February, July and September, 2026

Tickets are available through the Omega Ensemble’s website:  

https://www.omegaensemble.com.au

Susie May speaks with internationally acclaimed clarinettist and Artistic Director of the Omega Ensemble, David Rowden. The ensemble will perform three concerts in Melbourne during 2026, featuring new music by Australian composers including Lachlan Skipworth and Paul Stanhope.
The concerts will be at Melbourne Recital Centre in February, July and September, 2026
Tickets are available through the Omega Ensemble&rsquo;s website: &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.omegaensemble.com.au" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.omegaensemble.com.au</a>

David Rowden: Omega Ensemble 2026 Launch

Susie May speaks with violinist Patrick Galvin about his upcoming concert with pianist Jennifer Hou called Dear Camilla, a program of narrative and music by Sibelius, Chopin, Sarasate, Chausson, Pärt, and Beach, paying tribute to his teacher Camilla Wicks.  It’s on at Tempo Rubato on Friday the 16th of January. 

For tickets go to temporubato.com.au

Susie May speaks with violinist Patrick Galvin about his upcoming concert with pianist Jennifer Hou called Dear Camilla, a program of narrative and music by Sibelius, Chopin, Sarasate, Chausson, P&auml;rt, and Beach, paying tribute to his teacher Camilla Wicks. &nbsp;It&rsquo;s on at Tempo Rubato on Friday the 16th of January.&nbsp;
For tickets go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.temporubato.com.au/">temporubato.com.au</a>

Patrick Galvin: Dear Camilla Album Release Tour

Lisa Sullivan, Senior Curator at the Geelong Gallery speaks with Susie May about the celebrated multi-disciplinary artist Richard Lewer and his upcoming exhibition, I Only Talk to God When I Want Something, which aims to make biblical stories relevant to our understanding of the contemporary world.

 The exhibition runs from Saturday 15 November 2025 to Sunday 1 March 2026 @ the Geelong Gallery, 55 Little Malop St, Geelong.

Lisa Sullivan, Senior Curator at the Geelong Gallery speaks with Susie May about the celebrated multi-disciplinary artist Richard Lewer and his upcoming exhibition, I Only Talk to God When I Want Something, which aims to make biblical stories relevant to our understanding of the contemporary world.
&nbsp;The exhibition runs from Saturday 15 November 2025 to Sunday 1 March 2026 @ <a href="https://www.geelonggallery.org.au/">the Geelong Gallery</a>, 55 Little Malop St, Geelong.

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