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Singing Bird Productions brings more fascinating insights into the music of Australian personalities with George Negus the guest and Emma Ayres the host\u00a0in their April presentation.<\/p>\n

The iconic journalist, television presenter and self confessed “music groupie” has selected a diverse range of music,\u00a0including Rachmaninov’s Moments Musicaux<\/em>,\u00a0Ocean <\/em>\u00a0by Blues and Roots guitar guru John Butler,\u00a0Bocelli’s classic The Prayer, <\/em>and an exclusive performance of indigenous music from\u00a0Shellie Morris’ upcoming\u00a0album Together We Are Strong.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

The ABC\u2019s Emma Ayres will talk with George about his selections which will be\u00a0performed in context\u00a0by\u00a0an ensemble of artists including soprano Angela Lewis, tenor Daniel Tambasco, pianists James Guan and Julia de Plater, guitarist Steve Crocker, and indigenous artist Shellie Morris, also widely acclaimed as an artist\u00a0withThe Black Arm Band.<\/p>\n

Bookings are essential\u00a0 as the Music and Me<\/em> evenings are sellouts.<\/p>\n

Doors open @ 7.30pm for a pre concert sparkling.<\/p>\n

Tickets:\u00a0https:\/\/singingbirdproductions.iwannaticket.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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