Andrew Aronowicz used folklore as inspiration for his new music
BY MIRANDA ILCHEF Composer Andrew Aronowicz and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra go way back. Over a decade ago, Andrew was first selected to take part […]
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Affinity Quartet returns to where it all began
BY CUTCOMMON When Affinity Quartet won the 2023 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, not only did the group take out the three most prestigious prizes, […]
Rochelle Ughetti is balancing audiology with professional violin
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Not everyone can rise as early as 6am, or spend the next 12 hours on the job (and then some). But when […]
Slava Grigoryan can’t get enough of this genre-busting piece
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When I sit down to chat with Australian guitarist Slava Grigoryan, there’s one topic he keeps circling back to — and that’s […]
Rubiks celebrates its 10-year milestone with new Australian music
BY CUTCOMMON It’s not easy to get an ensemble off the ground. Nor is it easy to come out of a pandemic with a thriving […]
Help 700 students shape “the future of music in Victoria”
BY CUTCOMMON Youth orchestras are a rite of passage for musicians in Australia. They’re career-launching platforms that provide essential, real-world experiences to young artists who […]
Richard Bonynge Ensemble is connecting young artists with leaders in the field
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Formal training is an essential part of a young musician’s journey into their performance career. But so is getting out there and […]
My biggest lessons from presenting 250+ works from the 21st Century
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE One of the most talked-about problems in our classical music industry is the imbalance between old and new works. Concert programs will […]
In conversation with Nicholas McCarthy, left-handed pianist and champion of the repertoire
BY MIRANDA ILCHEF Nicholas McCarthy is clearly passionate about his job. He speaks with an animated, open-faced delight while discussing his upcoming Australian debut with […]
Rachel Bruerville has just released her debut album of instrumental chamber music
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Australian composer Rachel Bruerville is celebrating the release of her debut album of instrumental chamber music. But it’s not only an album […]