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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 13 February, 9.05am

Symphonic Poems 1
The first of a two part series in which Graham looks at the symphonic poem. Starting with the Romantic concert overture which preceded Liszt's coining of the term "symphonic poem", he surveys the symphonic poems of Liszt as well as Czech and Russian examples of the form. > more

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Saturday 6 February

Haydn's Symphonies 2
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In Part Two of the Keys To Music survey of Haydn's symphonies, Graham looks at ten more (nos 3, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 25, 33, 36 and "108"). These are thought to have been written in the early 1760s, around the time Haydn left the court of Count Morzin and started working for the Esterházy family. > more

Saturday 30 January

On the Fringe: Alexander Zemlinsky
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In this program Graham seeks to reclaim a place for one of the forgotten masters of late Romantic music, Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942). Highly acclaimed in his own day, Zemlinsky's music was all but forgotten after his death. > more

Saturday 23 January

The Great Stravinsky Ballets 3: The Rite of Spring
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Graham concludes his survey of the three Stravinsky/Diaghilev ballets of 1910-1913 with a discussion of the work which almost single-handedly shaped music in the 20th century: The Rite of Spring. The recording used will feature the Kirov Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev. > more

Saturday 16 January

The Great Stravinsky Ballets 2: Petrushka
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Graham's survey of Stravinsky's three great ballets of 1910-13 continues with a guided tour through Petrushka. The recording used will feature the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hiroyuki Iwaki. > 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.

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1: The Body Download MP3 Audio (22 MB, 30'50")
In Part 1 of the series Graham Abbott and Richard Gill discuss the importance of dance and movement in a child's musical experiences. In this program they are joined by Dr Micheal Giddens, a leading exponent of Dalcroze Eurhythmics.

2: The Voice Download MP3 Audio (17 MB, 24'08")
Graham and Richard discuss the importance of singing in a child's life. They are joined by Kathryn Sadler, one of Melbourne's leading singing teachers and choir directors.

3: Instruments Download MP3 Audio (13 MB, 18'18")
In Part 3 Graham and Richard discuss why learning an instrument is good for children. They are joined by Alastair McKean, Director of Border Music Camp in Albury, NSW.

4: The Mind Download MP3 Audio (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.

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.

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