James Mountain emerges from Between Tall Trees
BY MYLES OAKEY, 2016 CUTCOMMON YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR They’re so tall, you can only sense their grandeur. Only their narrow trunks fit […]
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Composer Nicole Murphy on teaching music in remote communities
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Young students in remote communities have had access to live music this month – some for the very first time. Composer […]
Josten Myburgh: Music as Serious Leisure
BY MYLES OAKEY, 2016 CUTCOMMON YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR Our bodies are carriers of culture. As we stand in front of culture, we […]
How to compose a Christmas carol, with Anastasia Pahos
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Rudolph’s shiny nose, jingling bells, and dashing through the snow are all themes we associate with the spirit of Christmas. But […]
Bringing back the mandolin with Avital
BY ELEANOR WOOD Avi Avital is on a worldwide mission to bring back the mandolin. The Grammy-nominated artist has been heralded as one of […]
What we learnt at the TSO Composers’ School
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE This year, four leading young composers took part in the Symphony Australia/Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Composers’ School. Undergoing an intense week of […]
Trailer Music II: Meet the filmmakers
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Melbourne classical music ensemble anon. is once again combining visual and musical storytelling to produce Trailer Music II – a film which draws […]
Photoblog: Composing in the Alaskan wilderness
BY DAVID JOHN LANG AND CASSIE TO In July this year, nine composers from around the world gathered in central Alaska for two weeks […]
Melbourne Lawyers’ Orchestra celebrates young composers
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Q: What do you call a bunch of lawyers with an incredible talent for blowing their own trumpets? A: The brass […]
Breaking barriers: Matthew Wood with the DSO
BY LEAH BLANKENDAAL Ever wondered what our musical neighbours in the Northern Territory are up to? We take some time to chat with Matthew […]