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Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 6:30pm
Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank Centre
In conversation with Nicholas McCarthy, Nat Bartsch and Morwenna Collett
As a cultural institution, the MSO is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences that transcend borders and connect communities through the shared language of music. But what does a more inclusive future look like and how can our industry support and open new pathways for disabled musicians in classical music?
Join us for a thought-provoking evening of conversation hosted by respected access, equity and inclusion consultant and leader Morwenna Collett and featuring internationally acclaimed pianist and motivational speaker Nicholas McCarthy and twice ARIA nominated pianist and composer Nat Bartsch, reflecting and exploring disability in classical music.
Featuring
Morwenna Collett host
Nat Bartsch panelist
Nicholas McCarthy panelist
This event will be filmed; there will be cameras in the auditorium.
Duration: approx. 75 minutes, no interval
This event is supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Music & Ideas is supported by City of Melbourne
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Music and Ideas
Discover more about our music from the world class artists, producers and composers working on stage and behind the scenes at the MSO. Music & Ideas events include open rehearsals, informative presentations, panels, talks and behind the scenes demonstrations.
