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Arts Centre Melbourne presents

Morning Melodies - Maggie Beer: Music and Me

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To Maggie Beer, music is every bit as important as food.

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  • Melbourne / Naarm

    Monday 2 June 2025, 11.00am, 1.30pm

    Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

  • Duration

    1 hour

As one of Australia’s most beloved culinary icons, Maggie Beer’s cookbooks, television programs and produce have brought joy to millions of across the country.

A constant in her life, Maggie takes every opportunity to experience the joy music brings. An opera lover, regular concertgoer and member of a choir, Maggie’s love for music has influenced her greatly.

For this special Morning Melodies program, Maggie will be joined by Orchestra Victoria to present music handpicked by Maggie for the significance they play in her life. Maggie will be joined in conversation with presenter Greta Bradman to share the stories behind their selection.

Conducted by Carlo Antonioli and featuring Soprano Nina Korbe and Mezzo-Soprano Syrah Torii, the program includes beloved works such as Delibes Flower Duet from Lakme, Gershwin’s Summertime from Porgy and Bess, and Mascagni’s Intermezzo from Cavelleria Rusticana.

This program was developed in a studio managed by the City of Melbourne’s Meat Market tenancy program.

Cast & Creatives

Featuring Maggie Beer
Presenter Greta Bradman
Conductor Carlo Antonioli
Soprano Nina Korbe
Mezzo Soprano Syrah Torii

Orchestra Victoria

Program

Felix Mendelssohn - Hebrides Overture

Margaret Sutherland - Banks of the Condamine

Pietro Mascagni - Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo

Johannes Brahms - Hungarian Dance No. 5

Léo Delibes - Flower Duet from Lakme

George Gershwin - Summertime from Porgy and Bess

Arturo Márquez - Danzon No. 2

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Andrea Lam with Orchestra Victoria
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Orchestra Victoria Morning Melodies 2022 239

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OV Morning Melodies June 2024 107
Orchestra Victoria Morning Melodies 2022 225

Photo Casey Horsfield

OV Morning Melodies June 2024 058

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OV Morning Melodies June 2024 089

Andrea Lam with Orchestra Victoria
Photo Casey Horsfield

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