Noon
Do you have high blood pressure? We find out how listening to classical music after taking medication can help and the finalists for the AIR awards (Australian Indie music awards) have been announced.
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1pm Self-playing piano gets a makeover
Self-playing pianos were popular at the beginning of last century but lost favour in the 20s. Famed piano makers Steinway have given the pianola a digital age makeover incorporating apps, iPads and contemporary tunes. John Eady explains how it can play the perfect concerto all by itself.
Steinway & Sons Spirio piano Photo: Supplied
1.30pm Sol3 Mio supporter win major opera award
New Zealand born philanthropist Annette Campbell-White has been recognised at the International Opera Awards. Campbell-White established the Kia Ora Foundation after success in venture capital investment, but says anyone can be a philanthropist. She is especially proud of young New Zealand singers Amina Edris and brothers Amitai and Pene Pati who are working with San Francisco Opera where she is on the Board.
Annette Campbell-White (r) with San Francisco Opera young singers Amitai and Pene Pati and Amina Edris Photo: Krsten Locken
2pm
Today we continue our series delving into Dvořák’s symphonies. Today we hear his third symphony performed by Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Myung-Whun Chung.
Dvořák Photo: wikipedia
