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In conversation with Nicholas Collon and Jane Mitchell

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19 June 2026 17:00
Recital Hall, Schwarzman Centre

Free entry, no registration required

In this "In conversation" with Nicholas Collon and Jane Mitchell (Artistic and Creative Directors of Aurora Orchestra), Professor Laura Tunbridge will lead a discussion on the challenges of memorisation for performers and conductors, as well as what creativity is made possible by memorisation. There will be an opportunity to put questions of your own to Nick and Jane. 

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