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Recognised in 2011 for his contributions to the arts with the Medal of the Order of Australia, John Carmichael is a celebrated Australian composer and concert pianist. Discover the inspirations and relationships behind his music, as well as the influence of languages and cultures from his travels and career as a professional linguist, in this in-depth interview with 3MBS presenter Teddy Darling. Now celebrating his 90th birthday, this humble and generous musician has a wealth of life experience, advice, and exciting stories to share with 3MBS listeners. Join John and Teddy live for the musical sequel to this interview with a full-length feature broadcast on Melbourne in Concert at 6PM Sunday 11 October, only on 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne.Next episode: Hobart-based nonbinary singer and composer Quin Thomson (Sunday 18 October). ***John's music recommendations:'Bluebeard's Castle' - a one-act opera by Béla BartókAlso check out the following composers: Maurice Ravel, plus Witold Lutosławski, Henri Dutilleux, Bret