Visiting the place where it all began
BY ELEANOR WOOD Eleanor is CutCommon’s London Correspondent. The writer and performer moved from her Sydney base to London in 2017. She studied Classical Voice and […]
2017
Five effective rehearsal strategies for ensembles
BY MONTE MUMFORD Esteemed music educator Monte Mumford is teaming up with the Melbourne Youth Orchestras to teach effective rehearsal strategies. In light of […]
Composer Maja Puseljic blurs genre in the 21st Century
BY RACHEL BRUERVILLE We would like to welcome Rachel in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. Young composer Maja Puseljic is blurring the […]
Singing from the heart of your character
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE “A good opera singer can rip your heart out with a single aria.” It may sound an ambitious statement, but Kate […]
Young performers star in The Orchestra Project
BY LUCY RASH Hundreds of emerging musicians have taken part in The Orchestra Project since it was founded. I wouldn’t be surprised if you, dear […]
Musicians, talk to your audience and tell your story
BY CAROL SAFFER We would like to welcome Carol Saffer in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. The importance of audience engagement shouldn’t […]
Live review: Silver and Gold with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
BY CHRISTOPHER WAINWRIGHT Master Series Concert 1: Silver and Gold Adelaide Symphony Orchestra with Akiko Sawanai, violin, and Mark Wigglesworth, conductor Adelaide Town Hall, 1 April Starting a […]
An open letter to ALL composers in Australia
BY SUSAN DE WEGER Dear composer, Did you read CutCommon’s recent blog about the difficulties faced by young composers in Australia? As an advocate […]
Death and the Ravin’
BY CAMPBELL BANKS This concert has me stumped. My fingers have been poised on the keyboard for ages now, stuck like a sprinter with […]
Live review: Between 8 and 9, Chamber Made Opera
BY LEWIS INGHAM Between 8 and 9 Chengdu Teahouse Project Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, March 30 Use this colour to find a seat […]