NPCO collaborates with emerging fashion designer
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE From Chanel to Lady Gaga, artists have long seen the beauty in combining fashion with music. The tradition continues as Melbourne […]
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Nicholas Marks writes new Village Roadshow theme
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE In 2012, Nicholas Marks composed a seven-minute score in his bedroom. The music was to be used by his film-maker brother […]
Genevieve Lacey: Privilege and Responsibility
BY DYLAN HENDERSON 2015 was a turbulent year for classical music in Australia. A decision which received widespread condemnation from many in the arts […]
Benjamin Northey talks Hitchcock & Herrmann
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Without a doubt, my favourite scene in movie history is one from Hitchcock’s 1958 film Vertigo. As James Stewart kisses Kim […]
Three siblings, two weeks, one camp
BY DELIA BARTLE Violinists Josef, Karla and Natasha Hanna are no strangers to music – or each other. The siblings, all under 23, participated […]
Making a Music Venue: 101
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Can’t find a suitable concert venue for your next gig? Make one. That’s what Nick Slaney is up to this year, […]
Con Fuoco: Carlin Hara-Crockford
Welcome to Con Fuoco – CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians across Australia. At 11, Carlin Hara-Crockford picked up the alto saxophone. But it […]
Tilde Festival: celebrating new music
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Prepare to hear music you’ve never heard before. The Tilde New Music Festival showcases just that – new and rarely heard […]
Classical music inspired by holidays
BY MADELINE ROYCROFT It’s that time of year again. If, like me, you spent almost every night of the Christmas break watching Netflix in […]
Is classical music boring?
BY SAMUEL COTTELL I have a confession to make. Sometimes I get bored at classical music concerts. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not the […]