Rachael Beesley, conductor and co-director of the Young Mannheim Symphonists 2024 National Academy, spoke with 3MBS-FM host Nick Tolhurst about this unique music education program offered by the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra. This year the National Academy is in Melbourne for the first time, running 8-13 July with a final concert at 2pm Saturday 13 July.
Hear Rachael talk about how this YMS iNational Academy s the biggest ever, with 52 young musicians from around the country, and how it inspires both them and their audiences.
Nick Tolhurst, 3MBS-FM radio
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