Show Notes
Join Marilyn Portman in conversation with Sue Berman as they discuss the celebrated history of musical concerts at the City Central Library.
In this interview Marilyn shares the foundation story behind what became a regular concert series, its many iterations and various talents, and remanences on her favourite moments across her long career as a music librarian.
For more images and to read more about the concerts check out our Heritage et AL blog https://heritageetal.blogspot.com/2025/09/celebrating-twenty-years-of-heritage.html
Image: Photo by Benjamin Brooking taken for the Ngako: Musical Manuscripts recording 2022.
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