Public Talks
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L'dor V'dor Speaker Series 2026
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Wednesday 29 July, 12 PM
Join us for our July L'dor V'dor Session on the 29th, 'From Bondi to Aotearoa New Zealand: A Personal Reflection on a Changing World', presented by Prof. Kim Cunio.
We are honoured to host Professor Kim Cunio, Head of the New Zealand School of Music, as our guest speaker. Beyond his musical expertise, Professor Cunio will share a raw, personal reflection on the shifting global landscape. Together, we will unpack the complexities of the current climate of antisemitism and the heavy shadow cast by the Israel-Iran conflict. Come along for a talk of shared storytelling, community connection, and vital conversation.
About our speaker: Professor Kim Cunio
Professor Kim Cunio is the Head of the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī, at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. A renowned composer, academic, and cultural commentator, his work focuses on the power of music and storytelling to navigate complex global realities. Born into a Mizrachi Jewish family with roots in India, Iraq, and Shanghai, Professor Cunio’s unique background heavily shapes his perspective. His international projects include transcribing traditional music with Iraqi and Yemeni Jewish communities, and his compositions have been performed at the United Nations and the White House. He is a passionate advocate for community resilience and dialogue in a changing world.
We are honoured to host Professor Kim Cunio, Head of the New Zealand School of Music, as our guest speaker. Beyond his musical expertise, Professor Cunio will share a raw, personal reflection on the shifting global landscape. Together, we will unpack the complexities of the current climate of antisemitism and the heavy shadow cast by the Israel-Iran conflict. Come along for a talk of shared storytelling, community connection, and vital conversation.
About our speaker: Professor Kim Cunio
Professor Kim Cunio is the Head of the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī, at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. A renowned composer, academic, and cultural commentator, his work focuses on the power of music and storytelling to navigate complex global realities. Born into a Mizrachi Jewish family with roots in India, Iraq, and Shanghai, Professor Cunio’s unique background heavily shapes his perspective. His international projects include transcribing traditional music with Iraqi and Yemeni Jewish communities, and his compositions have been performed at the United Nations and the White House. He is a passionate advocate for community resilience and dialogue in a changing world.
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