Canberra International Music Festival kicks off!
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE In Canberra? You should be – the Canberra International Music Festival kicks off with its Opening Gala tonight! It’s going to […]
2017
Your guide to Fever Pitch with Alondra de la Parra
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE For Alondra de la Parra, conducting isn’t just about the music. It is about the people who invest themselves in the […]
Elena Kats-Chernin reveals mysteries of ancient letters
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE About a century ago, an archaeologist made a discovery among the ruins of a Chinese watchtower. He unveiled a cover of […]
Regan Lynch talks “dirty, do-it-yourself, political” queer cabaret
BY MYLES OAKEY, 2016 CUTCOMMON YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR Regan is HIV negative. Regan is on PrEP. Regan has been recently tested. “Whenever I […]
The three reasons I founded my orchestra
BY JOHN KEENE John Keene is a Sydney double bassist, who has participated in conducting masterclasses with major orchestras across Australia and New Zealand […]
Robert Davidson: “Make good art and be honest”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Robert Davidson is sharing the messages that need to be heard. The composer and bassist is one of Australia’s leading artists, […]
Ben Nielsen launches LGBTI[Q&A] podcast series
It’s a big month for arts podcasts, and just a few days fresh from the launch of Making Conversation comes the newest series to hit the web. […]
Tackling tough repertoire with Lotte Betts-Dean
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Lotte Betts-Dean’s journey into singing started when she was 7 years old. Growing up in Berlin, she joined a chorus performing […]
Live review: Mahler 6 with The Orchestra Project
BY HARRY SDRAULIG Mahler 6 The Orchestra Project South Melbourne Town Hall, 16 April For most of us, an overcast Easter Sunday afternoon […]
FREE manuscript books for all subscribers this weekend!
Today marks the launch of Making Conversation, the first podcast in the Making Waves interview series! This national initiative sees young music journalists interview composers about their […]