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

Backstage with Sam Weller, Ensemble Apex

March 22, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE According to Sam Weller, a successful rehearsal with the orchestra will contain the three Bs: “beers, burgers, and banter”. If you […]

Ziggy and Miles: Backstage with the bros

March 20, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Ziggy and Miles Johnston started playing together when they were four years old – and I don’t just mean on the […]

EXPOSED! Life in the orchestra with Edwina George, violin

March 19, 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 […]

Overcoming self-doubt and ‘Impostor Syndrome’ in music

March 18, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When Natalia Harvey, 25, attends her rehearsals for the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, she’s the youngest player in the room. […]

Con Fuoco: Benjamin van der Niet, guitar and cello

March 18, 2017

Welcome to Con Fuoco, CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians in Australia. Benjamin van der Niet, 17, started studying classical guitar and cello in […]

Behind closed doors: Felicity Wilcox, 100clicksWest

March 17, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Felicity Wilcox is greeting a new kind of guest in her home. In her Wentworth Falls property, looking over the mountains that […]

Baroque on an island – Van Diemen’s Band

March 14, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Julia Fredersdorff has launched an ensemble at the bottom of the world. The violinist brings baroque to audiences in Tasmania through […]