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Keys to Music is a perfect way to start listening to ABC Classic FM. In Graham's own words he would like to break down the barriers to enjoying music for non-musicians, revealing basic concepts, discussing composers and exploring pieces of music inside-out.

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Saturday 7 August, 9.05am

On the Fringe: Dieterich Buxtehude
Dieterich Buxtehude (c.1637-1707) is one of the major figures in late 17th century German music. He was far more than just an organist, and far more than just a precursor of JS Bach. > more

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Saturday 31 July

Under the Microscope: Haydn's "Fifths" Quartet
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In a Keys To Music concert (recorded in Adelaide in June) the members of the Australian String Quartet join Graham to discuss and perform Haydn's String Quartet in D minor, Op 76/2, known as the "Fifths" Quartet. > more

Saturday 24 July

No Strings Attached 2
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Continuing his selective overview of music for wind and brass ensembles, Graham picks up the thread in the early 19th century with Mendelssohn. > more

Saturday 17 July

No Strings Attached 1
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Graham explores music for ensembles which do not use strings. > more

Saturday 10 July

Keys To Music Conversations: Keyboard Dialogues
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In this performance (recorded in Brisbane in April) Graham's guests are duo pianists Liam Viney and Anna Grinberg. > more

Podcasts: The Music Education Series

In May 2009, Keys To Music presented four programs focusing on the importance of good musical experiences in a child's education. Graham's guest in the series was the eminent Australian conductor and music educator Richard Gill and their conversations generated an enormous response among ABC Classic FM listeners.

1: The Body (22 MB, 30'50") Graham Abbott and Richard Gill discuss the importance of dance and movement in a child's musical experiences, joined by Dr Micheal Giddens, a leading exponent of Dalcroze Eurhythmics.

2: The Voice (17 MB, 24'08") Graham and Richard discuss the importance of singing in a child's life, joined by Kathryn Sadler, one of Melbourne's leading singing teachers and choir directors.

3: Instruments (13 MB, 18'18") Graham and Richard discuss why learning an instrument is good for children, joined by Alastair McKean, Director of Border Music Camp.

4: The Mind (16 MB, 22' 38") Graham and Richard conclude their discussion on the importance of Music Education for children. In this program they focus on the proven benefits of musical experiences for a child's intellectual and social development.

To download from a PC: Right-click the MP3 link, and choose 'Save Target As'. To download from a Mac: Hold down the Control key and click the MP3 link. Then choose Save. We are very pleased to be able to make the spoken word components of these programs available as podcasts. We are unable to include the music tracks due to copyright restrictions.

Music Details

Music played during Keys to Music on July 31 | 24 | 17 | 10 | For earlier dates, start at the index of Archived Music Details.

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