Join Marilyn Portman in conversation with Sue Berman on the history of musical concerts at the Auckland City Central Library. In this interview she shares the story behind the foundation of the regular concert series, its many different iterations, and shares some 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.

Marilyn Portman - on celebrating music in the library

Welcome to Ngā Pātaka Kōrero Auckland Libraries podcast page! Catch up on author talks, events and concerts, and hear more in-depth commentary from the curatorial team behind our taonga treasured collections and exhibitions.

Marilyn Portman - on celebrating music in the library

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