How Brenda Gifford is sharing “community, language, culture” through her newest composition
BY LILY BRYANT Have you ever considered the way spoken word plays a musical role in a classical piece? Personally, I understood the use of […]
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6 must-see concerts for classical music lovers in Melbourne
BY CUTCOMMON In October, the Melbourne Recital Centre is opening its doors to “the magical, the ethereal, the demonic”. You’re invited along for the ride, […]
How Paul Stanhope’s Requiem evolved into a celebration of life
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE A requiem is a mass for the dead. But through the music of composer Paul Stanhope, the medium may be better described […]
Australia’s newest trio is about to make its debut at Dots+Loops
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Earlier this week, we brought you some interviews with three of this year’s new Dots+Loops fellows, who are training up with some […]
Women of Note: Three Australian composers tell us about their music
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE On this year’s International Women’s Day, ABC Classic released Women of Note: A Century of Australian Composers. The album maps the contribution […]
Canberra, get ready for this HUGE festival
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE/CONTENT COURTESY OF CANBERRA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Canberra is getting ready for its biggest musical event of the year – and you’re […]