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Philip Pogson
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Professionally, I advise on business governance and strategy. I also co-own a music production company and enjoy roles as a company chair and director.
Holidays…
December 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
As the end of 2025 approaches tinged with sadness after the Bondi murders, let us not forget the contribution made by the poets and artist among us. This week saw the death of Chris Wallace-Crabbe aged 91.

A wonderful Australian poet…

theconversation.com/chris-wallac...
Chris Wallace-Crabbe was a poet of international renown, a beloved teacher and a generous man
Chris Wallace-Crabbe was one of Australia’s best-known poets. Generations of students and colleagues benefited from his wisdom and generosity.
theconversation.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Tune of the day: Canon No. 2 🎼

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Canon No. 2
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December 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Last night I heard Tommie Andersson's final performance with Australian Brandenburg Orchestra after 36 years! Tommie and Jenny Eriksson have done many projects together. Perhaps my favourite is 'Two.' I produced the sessions. We released a video (below)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnzg...
'TWO' - The Marais Project in Concert
YouTube video by themaraisproject
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December 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Album of the week: a new collection of French consort music from Chelys Consort of Viols 🇫🇷

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Les âges du monde: French Viol Consort Music through the Ages
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December 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Seven feel good science stories from Nature to end 2025

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Seven feel-good science stories to restore your faith in 2025
Immense progress in gene-editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025.
www.nature.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A final playlist for the year: Jenny Eriksson summarises her Top 10 Viol Tracks for 2025.

Some truly incredible performances! 🎶

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Top 10 Viol Tracks for 2025
open.spotify.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Less access to guns is not the whole solution, but it is part of the solution

theconversation.com/national-cab...
National cabinet agrees to sweeping overhaul of Australia’s gun laws in response to Bondi massacre
Caps on how many firearms someone can own and only granting licences to Australian citizens are among the slated new laws.
theconversation.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tune of the day: a song made famous by Edith Piaf arranged for viols

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La Vie En Rose
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December 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Tune of the day: in memory of the innocents murdered and injured yesterday in my home city of Sydney. We are in mourning for the Jewish community

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Concert XLIV, Tombeau Les Regrets: Les Regrets - Carillon - Appel de Charon - Les Pleurs - Joie des Élysées - Les Élysées
open.spotify.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Thanks to composer Cameron Lam and Limelight for providing the Aussie Art Music Playlist throughout 2025.

The playlist is a real asset to music lovers and musicians. It keeps us focussed on the new, not just what already exist

open.spotify.com/playlist/2ce...
Australian Art Music (Classical, Jazz, Electronic)
open.spotify.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Album of the week from ensemble leader, improviser & viola player Katie Yap 🎻

open.spotify.com/album/1gh95d...
Multitudes
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December 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tune of the day: a funky waltz

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Hunt That Waltz
open.spotify.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Reposted by Philip Pogson
Federal Reserve delivers third consecutive rate cut
Federal Reserve delivers third consecutive rate cut
Greater uncertainty surrounds when US central bank might reduce rates again
www.irishtimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
One of the 10 most popular Australian Institute of Company Directors’ articles for 2025. Cyber vigilance:

www.aicd.com.au/risk-managem...
Renewed focus on cyber security and data resilience - AICD
The recent Qantas cyber-attack, regulator action against Optus, the rising prevalence of AI use and a new Government cyber security consultation are timely reminders that the risks to organisations an...
www.aicd.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Playlist of the week: Female composers for the viol

Suggestions are no doubt welcome.

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Female composers for the viol
open.spotify.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Tune of the day: ‘Night Herons’ by Australian viola player, improviser and ensemble leader, Katie Yap 🎶🦜🎶

open.spotify.com/track/3MVJE9...
Night Herons
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December 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Tune of the day: The Queen's Court. A rare suite for solo electric viola da gamba played by Jenny Eriksson 🎵

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The Queen's Court - suite for solo electric viola da gamba
open.spotify.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A splendid album of the week from Van Diemen’s Fiddles & Van Diemen's Band 🎻🎵🎻

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Van Diemen's Fiddles
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December 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Europe’s zero emissions truck transition: Key for decarbonization—and competitiveness

www.mckinsey.com/industries/a...
www.mckinsey.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Tune of the day: Marais with viol da gamba & piano accordion 🪗🎵🪗

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Suite in E minor, Pièces de viole, 4 livre, Paris 1717 Sarabande
open.spotify.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Reposted by Philip Pogson
Thanks to Earshift Music for continuing to promote our recent Elysian Fields electric viola da gamba album. Streaming this release - which we are all proud of - is as easy as clicking the link below:

ffm.to/swirlingflame
Elysian Fields - Swirling Flame
Choose your preferred music service
ffm.to
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia is a group of leading businesses collaborating to create mentally healthy workplaces:-

www.aicd.com.au/regulatory-c...
The corporate mental health alliance reshaping Australian workplaces - AICD
The Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia is a group of leading businesses collaborating to create mentally healthy workplaces. This benefits employees, the wider population and national producti...
www.aicd.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Playlist of the week: Swedish folk & traditional music 🎼

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Swedish folk & traditional playlist - YouTube
My grandfather was Swedish and for quite a few years now I've been exploring and playing Swedish folk music and jazz. This playlist draws on my acoustic ense...
youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM