Solomon Frank: “Wonderful cathartic power” of improvisation
BY LEWIS INGHAM, COMPOSER Solomon Frank finds a “wonderful cathartic power” in free improvisation. He likens it to “throwing paint at a canvas or […]
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“Say yes to everything and figure it out later”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Jazz or opera? Say yes to both, and sort it out later. That’s the philosophy of young singer Georgina Darvidis, who is making […]
Next Gen composer John Rotar talks world premiere
BY YEN-RONG WONG We would like to welcome Yen-Rong Wong in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. At the ripe old age of […]
Performers and composers talk new Australian music
BY RACHEL BRUERVILLE When thinking about chamber music, the combination of recorder and percussion may not be the first thing that comes to mind. […]
Queer and Now: Sally Whitwell, composer
BY JASSY ROBERTSON Many composers and musicians will allow their art to speak for itself. Not often are they asked about their personal lives. […]
Why your determination will serve you well
BY JESSICA VOIGT-PAGE Jessica Voigt-Page is an Australian classical saxophonist based in Texas. She teaches 70 students and hosts camps and events with her own […]
Art and music combine for Live at Level 28
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Imagine: You can hear the abstract sounds of melodies from a nearby space. Wine glass in hand, you stride past an […]
What is the future of Australian arts journalism?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE, EDITOR Arts journalism in Australia faces a challenging future. The news that Fairfax has announced it will cut 125 positions, demolishing its coverage of the arts […]
Navigating the post-university storm
BY LEWIS INGHAM At times, existing in a post-university environment feels like floating in a great expansive ocean where my feet can’t touch the […]
My journey into music therapy: Palliative care
BY NATASHA LIN Natasha Lin is a Melbourne concert pianist who is training in a Master in Music Therapy. This is the second story […]