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 […]
In her new column, Katy Abbott shares strategies for a healthier arts career
BY KATY ABBOTT We spend years and years perfecting our artform as well as doing ‘all the right things’ to get ahead: making the most […]
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 […]
Your feedback can make or break a musician. Here’s why that matters.
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE We’ve all been there. Playing a piece of music in front of a teacher, adjudicator, or colleague — our nervous system on […]
These singers are bringing all the “peace, joy and love” to their Australian debut
BY LILY BRYANT It can be hard to adequately capture in words the feeling of making music with other people. It’s an in-between feeling, as […]
Demons and ghosts face an epic battle in Australia’s haunting new concerto
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE, CHRISTOPHER LEON In a normal concerto, the soloist will begin with a familiar routine. “You come on, you shake hands with the […]