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    “ The Abbotsford Convent is a contemporary village, I love being here with my family, meeting and making friends with the community. ”

    – Emily Floyd, Artist

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    In Conversation with Arcadia Winds

    From being named Musica Viva Australia’s inaugural FutureMakers musicians, to airing live on BBC radio, it’s been a huge six years for Arcadia Winds since they formed in 2012. We get the lowdown on traversing fairy tales through music, circus collaborations and why chamber music matters ahead of their concert at the Convent, Friday 23 March 2018.

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