Standing Room Only

Taking on the mantle - Dame Gillian Whitehead


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Dame Gillian Whitehead says receiving the Arts Foundation Arts Icon medallion on Wednesday was truly remarkable. There are only twenty Icons at any one time, and when one dies their medallion is passed on to the next senior and distinguished artist chosen to take on the mantle. Dame Gillian also taught music for many years but these days is a full time and busy composer who's in demand here and overseas.
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Standing Room OnlyBy RNZ