This is what it’s like to play in the orchestra for VO
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Magical things happen at the opera – there’s no question about that. But there’s also no question that the attention is […]
Australian Youth Orchestra
A chat with Australian composer Mark Holdsworth
BY KIYA VAN DER LINDEN-KIAN Writing music can often seem like a mystifying and intellectual process. But for some, the experience can be “uniquely […]
Here’s what Emma Morrison is learning as an AYO Chamber Player
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When Emma Morrison was at school, she thought the bassoon could be fun – its “deep resonant sound and quirky nature” […]
EVENTS // It’s time for AYO Chamber Players
CONTENT COURTESY AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA Discover the intimate world of chamber music with AYO Chamber Players. Directed by renowned Australian pianist, Piers Lane, this […]
The total superstars of Mimir | Jin Tong Long, viola
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Contrary to the commonly held belief that the violin is a superior instrument, Jin Tong Long was in her primary school […]
Sunga Lee: “It’s valuable to support young local musicians”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Tone. Technical reliability. Stamina. All things you’d want to hear about your playing, right? Indeed, this was the praise Sunga Lee […]
How to sell yourself (without selling out)
BY SUSAN DE WEGER Building a loyal audience is one of the biggest challenges facing young artists. Most young classical musicians experience four years […]
AYO: What’s in it for me, anyway?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Australian Youth Orchestra launches the careers of emerging performers, arts administrators, broadcasters, and writers. This is a statement that I […]
Con Fuoco | Aidan Gabriels, French horn
Welcome to Con Fuoco, our interview series with emerging artists in Australia. Perth-born Aidan Gabriels comes from a family of four, all of whom […]
UKARIA 24: The whole experience
BY RACHEL BRUERVILLE I am so very happy to call Adelaide my home, and places like UKARIA existing makes me even more happy! Ulrike […]