Metropolis New Music Festival examines old and new
In 2017, the Metropolis New Music Festival examines the intricacies and dichotomies of the old and the new. Presented by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and […]
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QSOCurrent presents “kaleidoscopic” program
Brisbane Powerhouse will explode with this QSOCurrent program of Australian firsts led by Music Director Alondra de la Parra. The evening will showcase the music […]
Coming soon: BK Opera presents Werther
In a traumatised world fixated on ideas of class and keeping up appearances, Werther and Charlotte struggle with the effects of depression, obsession and love. […]
Campbell Banks breathes new life into this music
BY KIERAN WELCH “The cello needs to play many roles,” Campbell Banks says. The musician is commenting on Zoltan Kodály’s Sonata for Solo Cello, […]
Operantics presents Die Fledermaus
BY HOLLY CHAMPION Q. What do you get when you cross fresh young Australian voices, raucous Prohibition-era parties awash with champagne, and some of […]
Melbourne’s anon. launches first Spotify album + giveaway
Listen to Melbourne piano trio anon.’s first Spotify album On Repeat, aimed at classical music lovers and adventurous listeners alike. The album features works by […]
Making a Music Venue 105: Elizabeth Hender, Community Engagement
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE How do you bring a music performance to life? There’s a small team of emerging artists working hard in Melbourne’s inner […]
Win tickets and meet a starring musician as a VIP!
CutCommon is teaming up with the internationally acclaimed Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra to offer you an exclusive opportunity to win a double pass, and meet one of the starring […]
A chat with Adelaide composer Jakub Jankowski
BY CHLOE SANGER We would like to welcome Chloe in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. Meet Jakub Jankowski, a young Adelaide composer. He […]
Live review: Adelaide Youth Orchestra in Elder Hall
BY LEAH BLANKENDAAL Adelaide Youth Orchestra: Maestro 1, Organ Symphony Elder Hall, Adelaide University, 9 April “One of the great joys of my […]