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Gavin Lockley's Symphony of Australia ~ Special Price Offer
 
Gavin Lockley's Symphony of Australia ~ Special Price Offer
We've just taken delivery of this special publication that would make a wonderful gift for lovers of symphony.

This book and CD package features Australia's history as reflected in Gavin Lockley's epic "Symphony of Australia" in its premier recording by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Each of the six movements of the Symphony are explained in words and pictures in each of the six chapters of the book, bringing our nation's history to life, graphically and musically.

This hardback and CD package is normally priced at $80. SPECIAL PRICE OFFER: For a limited time this wonderful gift is available for only $65

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