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Still haven't got tickets? Five things to see at the Canberra Writers Festival

These are my top picks in a packed program.

The Canberra Times · 10h ago

For nearly 250 years, a small notebook kept unnoticed in a French library until archivists realised it contained lost music written by Mozart

For generations, music historians worked on the assumption that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's surviving manuscripts had been mapped with extraordinary precision. Fresh discoveries were expected to involve forgotten copies, letters or fragments rather than entirely unknown music written in the composer's own hand. That expectation shifted after an ordinary archival review…

The Times of India · Jul 27

Newly uncovered Mozart manuscript gets world premiere in France

The French National Library recovered a previously unknown manuscript by the world-famous Austrian composer, bringing to light seven new pieces for flute and harp.

Euronews · Jun 23

National Library of Australia says yes to Indigenous voice referendum memorabilia

National archive seeks material relating to voice referendum to help historians of the future glean insights into the debate

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023

National Library Of Israel Reverts Back To Israeli-Flag-Themed Logo After Public Backlash

Critics argue new logo lacked connection to Israel, Zionism, and Hebrew language

Zenger · Oct 2, 2023

Trove: National Library of Australia’s digital archives thrown $33m lifeline by federal government

Announcement of funding for Australia’s public digital archives follows a groundswell of support for cultural institutions after decades of budget cuts

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023

First dual-language exhibition to showcase rescued Gaelic folktales

THE National Library of Scotland will host its first-ever dual-language exhibition this year in celebration of the work of John Francis Campbell –…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023

Artificial intelligence uncovers lost work by titan of Spain’s ‘Golden Age’

Discovery of Lope de Vega play could lead to other important finds, researchers say

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023

Release more royal archives: Jenny Hocking AM

Professor Hocking was instrumental in campaigning for the release of secret correspondence between Buckingham Palace and the governor-general.

The Canberra Times · Jan 25, 2023

Manuscript of beloved Scottish novel to go on display at National Library

HIDDEN from all but a few scholars and saved from being sold off at auction, Sir Walter Scott’s manuscript of his novel Rob Roy is set to go on…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023