Be part of the first-ever international tour for AYO Symphonists
BY LILY BRYANT For aspiring Australian classical musicians, it can be easy to feel isolated. By the mere fact of our geography, we’re far away […]
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I was co-chair of the AYO Youth Council. This is what drew me to the organisation
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Attend a classical music performance in Australia, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t connected to the Australian Youth Orchestra. […]
EVENTS // Be heard in 2027 with the Australian Youth Orchestra
CONTENT COURTESY AYO Applications are now open. Key dates snapshot: Are you an emerging musician or arts administrator aged 12 to 30 ready to shape […]
In conversation with Theonie Wang, superstar violinist in the making
BY CUTCOMMON Richard Tognetti is known as a “superstar violinist” of Australia. He’s the artistic director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and has six ARIA […]
EVENTS // AYO Momentum Ensemble with Choir of St James’
CONTENT COURTESY AYO AYO’s Momentum Ensemble will join forces with Choir of St James’ for a unique program of choral, wind and brass repertoire at St […]
When I play music with AYO, I feel “an intense optimism for the future”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Whether you’re a composer, performer, arts administrator, or even music journalist, it’s likely you’ve had an enriching experience with the Australian Youth […]
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 […]
VENUES ANNOUNCED: Everything you need to know about our print magazine
*OFFICIAL LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT!* Storytelling. Interviewing. Sharing opinions. Learning. Building friendships. Drinking coffee. These are the things that a print magazine is made of. And after […]
Con Fuoco: Caleb Murray
Welcome to Con Fuoco – CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians across Australia. Caleb Murray, 17, began playing piano as a 4-year-old and took up […]