Rolling two operas into one: Samuel Dundas
BY JAMES BANHAM AND STEPHANIE ESLAKE Problem: Can’t get enough of the opera. Solution: Roll two shows into one. Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci is a double-bill event presented […]
January 2017
Matthew Greco mentors this student-driven Baroque festival
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE In 2013, self-proclaimed HIPster Meg Cohen founded the Sydney Baroque Music Festival. Now heading into its fourth event, this celebration of […]
Julian Day’s 24-hour organ odyssey
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE “When the clock strikes 12, I’ll begin my 24-hour odyssey. Time will tell if I make it through.” Composer Julian Day […]
How to approach the press about your music
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE, EDITOR One of the industry skills that our music degrees often fail to teach us is how to approach the press […]
Clayton Thomas attempts world’s longest bass solo
BY MYLES OAKEY In 2008, a man held his breath underwater for 17 minutes and four seconds, setting a new world record. Six years […]
EXPOSED! Life in the orchestra with Tim Jones, tuba
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Have you ever wondered what life is really like in the orchestra? Welcome to EXPOSED! Throughout 2017, we’re teaming up with musicians and […]
Eva-Marie Middleton: How I reached “adult musicianship”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE A couple of years ago, Eva-Marie Middleton wrapped up a successful performance of Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos with OperaBox. Doing what she always did […]
What’s new at CutCommon in 2017?
From the editors, Stephanie Eslake and Lucy Rash Happy New Year from CutCommon! Welcome to 2017! Thanks to the support and enthusiasm of […]