Classical music our way: Melbourne Philharmonia Project
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Melbourne Philharmonia Project defines itself with ambition: “An orchestral movement changing the perceptions of classical music”. And we love it. Hitting […]
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Writer-musicians bring the latest from Australia’s classical and new music scene
To Roberto, with Love
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE I can never resist a European accent. Though I can only hear his voice, Roberto Alagna exudes an overwhelming charm and, […]
Australia’s cultural and artistic downfall
BY DYLAN HENDERSON On this week’s episode of Q&A, Tony Jones directed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to the crux of a question asked by […]
Richard Gill: “Just Sing”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Australian music educator Richard Gill AO will unite hundreds of young Tasmanians in song as part of this year’s Festival of […]
Laura Karpman on women composers, Spielberg, and TV collaboration
BY CHRISTOPHER LEON American composer Laura Karpman talks about her past and present scoring projects, and the importance of raising awareness for women composers in […]
Con Fuoco: Jack Bailey
Welcome to Con Fuoco – CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians across Australia. Young cellist Jack Bailey has performed extensively throughout Australia as a […]
Young soprano Siobhan Stagg talks global success
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since she graduated from the University of Melbourne with degrees in music performance, Siobhan Stagg has experienced an explosive international career. […]
Ashlee Clapp: Composing in Remote Communities
BY LEAH BLANKENDAAL Ashlee Clapp is a composer, conductor, musical director and educator known for her creative versatility. She graduated from the University of […]
Voyces will take new choral music for a spin
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE This week the talented young singers of Voyces will come together to perform a selection of rare music written in the […]
Con Fuoco: Caleb Murray
Welcome to Con Fuoco – CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians across Australia. Caleb Murray, 17, began playing piano as a 4-year-old and took up […]