Composing an individual ‘voice’ in today’s world
BY MICHAEL BAKRNČEV Michael Bakrnčev’s winning piece Sky Jammer will be performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Metropolis New Music Festival. He shares the […]
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Britten’s godson Martin Phipps on composing for the screen
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Martin Phipps may have been raised by a musical family – his godfather was Benjamin Britten, after all, and his parents acted […]
CD Review: Francesca Prihasti’s Evolving
BY SAMUEL COTTELL Evolving Francesca Prihasti CD launches May 4 Evolving, recorded in New York with Rodney Green (drums), Orlando Le Fleming (double bass) and […]
Louisa Trewartha experiences musical life in Dublin
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When Melbourne trumpet player Louisa Trewartha was growing up, there were some films she couldn’t get enough of. The Wizard of […]
Top tips for TV composition with Downton Abbey’s John Lunn
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Ever wondered how to compose for television? Downton Abbey‘s John Lunn has some solid advice to share. John was about 20 years […]
Live Review: Ensemble Eroica in London
BY SAMUEL PETER Glorious Wine Ensemble Eroica with Toby Thatcher (conductor) and Zsolt-Tihamer Visontay (soloist) Kings Place, London, 3 February In 1810, Elizabeth […]
New York, New York: Joanna Wallfisch
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Joanna Wallfisch was born to a family of classical musicians. Her father was a cellist, older brother an opera singer and […]
Jessica Voigt-Page: from “starving artist” to career success
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 […]
Multi-cultural flute solos from the 21st Century
BY ANGUS MCPHERSON CD Review Vāyu: Multi-cultural flute solos from the twenty-first century Nina Assimakopoulos, flute Label: AMP Recordings A slow glissando creeps […]
Cameron Carpenter and the International Touring Organ
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE According to Cameron Carpenter, the organ is an “instrument of stereotype, eccentricity, and obscurity”. The American composer and musician leaves all […]