Arts Centre Melbourne presents
Morning Melodies - Maggie Beer: Music and Me

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
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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

Photo Casey Horsfield


Photo Casey Horsfield

Photo Casey Horsfield

Andrea Lam with Orchestra Victoria
Photo Casey Horsfield

Photo Casey Horsfield


Photo Casey Horsfield

Photo Casey Horsfield

Andrea Lam with Orchestra Victoria
Photo Casey Horsfield
