Introducing Annabelle Traves, AYO concertmaster
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE This February, young musicians of the Australian Youth Orchestra are set to showcase their skill, determination, and passion in a series […]
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Composer Secrets: Felicity Wilcox
BY MX HANLI SEAN BOTHA Felicity Wilcox is an interdisciplinary composer based in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. Her body of work includes […]
Elena Kats-Chernin: Can food be art?
BY LAURA BIEMMI The Carriageworks Night Market promises to be an exciting night of Australian food, music and art: more than 60 food, beverage, […]
Whitwell: Four reasons why we must appreciate Philip Glass
BY SALLY WHITWELL, AS TOLD TO STEPHANIE ESLAKE In 2011, Sally Whitwell won an ARIA award for Mad Rush – her collection of music by […]
Con Fuoco: Laura Griffin, mezzo-soprano
Welcome to Con Fuoco, CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians in Australia. Australian mezzo-soprano Laura Griffin graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with […]
Arts news of the week (in 60 seconds)
BY JOHN GLOVER This week, we explore the innovations and opportunities made to take care of young performers, composers, and the resources in our […]
Why do I conduct?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE UPDATE: The Australian Conducting Academy 2019 Summer School applications open 20 August and close 10 September 2018. Find out more. ‘Why […]
Three Australian composers discuss Homophonic!
BY LUCY RASH Now in its seventh year, Homophonic! has earned its (rainbow) stripes as a much-loved and ever-powerful annual showcase of both local […]
Arts news of the week (in 60 seconds)
BY JOHN GLOVER This week, we announce some exciting workshops and initiatives coming soon, and we celebrate the achievements of one talented prodigy. …and […]
What’s happening at National Music Camp?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Australian Youth Orchestra’s National Music Camp is a rite of passage for young musicians and arts practitioners in Australia. So […]