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The ensemble playing works by women, all year long

May 1, 2017

BY ELSABETH PARKINSON Elsabeth is undertaking an internship at the Canberra International Music Festival. We welcome Elsabeth in her first interview as a CutCommon contributor. […]

How to brand your orchestra

April 28, 2017

BY LAURA BIEMMI The Victorian Youth Symphony Orchestra is not like other orchestras. The musicians? They don’t wear tails. They don’t play in concert […]

Behind the Conversation with Leah Blankendaal

April 28, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE/MAKING WAVES Today marks the release of the second Making Conversation podcast, this week featuring two Australian composers: Leah Blankendaal as interviewer, and Michael […]

Your guide to Fever Pitch with Alondra de la Parra

April 27, 2017

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

April 27, 2017

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

April 25, 2017

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 […]

Robert Davidson: “Make good art and be honest”

April 25, 2017

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, […]

Tackling tough repertoire with Lotte Betts-Dean

April 21, 2017

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 […]