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Writer-musicians bring the latest from Australia’s classical and new music scene

Singing from the heart of your character

April 17, 2017

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

April 12, 2017

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 […]

EXPOSED! Rob Clark, principal bass trombone

April 4, 2017

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 […]

A chat with young conductor Leonard Weiss, CYO

April 3, 2017

BY LAURA BIEMMI We would like to welcome Laura Biemmi in her first interview as a CutCommon contributor. Composing. Conducting. Carillon. Leonard Weiss has conquered the […]

Corrina Bonshek brings new music to regional Australia

April 1, 2017

BY LEWIS INGHAM We would like to welcome Lewis Ingham in his first interview as a CutCommon contributor. Corrina Bonshek feels a responsibility to be an […]

Five things I’ve learnt about singing in Australia

March 28, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE UPDATE: On 8 September 2018, Zoe was officially named the winner of the 2018 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition. Congratulations, Zoe! […]

TwoSet Violin taking it to the world (with your help)

March 25, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE You remember these guys? Brett Yang and Eddy Chen are the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University graduates who are breaking the internet […]

Con Fuoco: Emily Ampt, violin

March 25, 2017

Welcome to Con Fuoco, CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians in Australia. Emily Ampt is the concertmaster of the brand new Western Sydney Youth […]