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Liz Hobday

Jewish and Muslim artists unite at Sydney Opera House

Pianist Benjamin Martin and soprano Ayse Goknur Shanal are sharing a message of unity. (HANDOUT/AYŞE GÖKNUR SHANAL)

Soprano Ayse Goknur Shanal and pianist/composer Benjamin Martin are sharing a stage at the Sydney Opera House - and a message of peace.

Shanal is Muslim while Martin is Jewish, and when Hamas attacked Israel in October, leading to the latest conflict in Gaza, they each looked to Australia's artists for a measured and thoughtful response.

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