"A Breath of Fresh Air" is the official theme for the 2026 Yarragon Studio Festival, an annual event showcasing high-calibre music, food, and wine in Gippsland, Victoria. Australian-based Dutch saxophonist Niels Bijl from the Yarragon Studio Festival speaks with Annie Martin about what is in store.

Tickets are available from website yarragonstudio.com.au. 

Photo: Liam Davidson

"A Breath of Fresh Air"&nbsp;is the official theme for the&nbsp;2026 Yarragon Studio Festival, an annual event showcasing high-calibre music, food, and wine in Gippsland, Victoria. Australian-based Dutch saxophonist Niels Bijl from the Yarragon Studio Festival speaks with Annie Martin about what is in store.
Tickets are available from website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yarragonstudio.com.au">yarragonstudio.com.au</a>.&nbsp;
Photo: Liam Davidson

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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Interviews with local and international artists. Find out what's happening in and around Melbourne and beyond.

Niels Bijl: A Breath of Fresh Air, Yarragon Studio Festival

Susie May speaks with Josie Ryan, choir member of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir, about their upcoming Baroque concert program, Choral Splendour, featuring Bach, Telemann, and Handel.

Choral Splendour will be performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Thursday 16/4 at 7pm, Saturday 18/4 at 5pm, Sunday 19/4 at 5pm.

Tickets and program details are available through the ABO website, brandenburg.com.au

Susie May speaks with Josie Ryan, choir member of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir, about their upcoming Baroque concert program, Choral Splendour, featuring Bach, Telemann, and Handel.
Choral Splendour will be performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Thursday 16/4 at 7pm, Saturday 18/4 at 5pm, Sunday 19/4 at 5pm.
Tickets and program details are available through the ABO website, <a href="https://www.brandenburg.com.au/">brandenburg.com.au</a>

Josie Ryan: Choral Splendour - Australian Brandenburg Orchestra & Choir

Chris Howlett from Classical Music Australia speaks with Susie May about one of the world’s most iconic musicians, violinist, Pinchas Zukerman, his upcoming concert at Hamer Hall, the long history of Zukerman’s instrument and “Pay What You Can”, the new ticketing model Chris has developed.

The concert will take place at Hamer Hall – Arts Centre Melbourne on 20 April at 7.30pm

For Program details and tickets, go to the Arts Centre Melbourne website

Chris Howlett from Classical Music Australia speaks with Susie May about one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic musicians, violinist, Pinchas Zukerman, his upcoming concert at Hamer Hall, the long history of Zukerman&rsquo;s instrument and &ldquo;Pay What You Can&rdquo;, the new ticketing model Chris has developed.
The concert will take place at Hamer Hall &ndash; Arts Centre Melbourne on 20 April at 7.30pm
For Program details and tickets, go to the <a href="https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2026/classical-music/pinchas-zukerman">Arts Centre Melbourne</a> website

Chris Howlett: Pinchas Zukerman @ Arts Centre Melbourne

Susie May speaks with Victoria Lazaris, Secretary for Choralfest 2026. The biennial conference and concert series, shortly to be held in Geelong, is a celebration of choral singing and education with masterclasses, lectures, workshops, and concerts. which will feature outstanding choirs from around Australia and exceptional academics and workshop presenters.

Choralfest will take place at various locations in Geelong from Thursday 9 April to Sunday 12 April.

Program details and tickets are available online via the website : https://deakin.au/choralfest-concert-tickets

Susie May speaks with Victoria Lazaris, Secretary for Choralfest 2026. The biennial conference and concert series, shortly to be held in Geelong, is a celebration of choral singing and education with masterclasses, lectures, workshops, and concerts. which will feature outstanding choirs from around Australia and exceptional academics and workshop presenters.
Choralfest will take place at various locations in Geelong from Thursday 9 April to Sunday 12 April.
Program details and tickets are available online via the website : <a href="https://deakin.au/choralfest-concert-tickets">https://deakin.au/choralfest-concert-tickets</a>

Niels Bijl: A Breath of Fresh Air, Yarragon Studio Festival

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