Would you ever swap to an “endangered instrument”?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The viola can be hard to come by. These orchestral instruments are certainly not as common as their sectional counterpart: the violin. […]
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This youth orchestra reminds us why collaboration is everything
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Here at CutCommon, we’re nurturing a secret: we absolutely love stories about collaboration. Musicians, designers, dancers — we’ll take them all. We […]
Start rehearsing, chamber players – this international competition is back
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE MICMC has now been postponed due to COVID. Check back in soon — we’ll keep you updated about new competition dates. Understanding […]
How this new orchestra will enhance Australia’s music industry
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Arts administrators are the people who bring performances to life. They are strategic masterminds who manage logistics and marketing. They help deliver […]
The Dig composer talks STEM, music theatre, and film score debut
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE VIA LEVEL AND GAIN It’s pretty special when your compose your first feature film and it’s released on Netflix starring Carey Mulligan […]
Want your program to be historically informed? Include new music
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE “Our contemporary fascination with music of the past would be considered an aberration in Bach’s time.” It’s a fascinating idea, isn’t it? […]
In conversation with Jonathan Békés, the TSO’s new principal cellist
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE There can only be one principal cellist. And in some orchestras, it’s a position that will go up for grabs just once […]
It’s official – our editor is writing a book for arts practitioners
FROM THE CUTCOMMON TEAM Ever wanted to learn how to write about the arts? You may be an aspiring music journalist, or a performer-turned-critic. Perhaps […]
Tasmania is about to get a brand new record label
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since its inaugural concert in 2017, Van Diemen’s Band has spread its love of baroque music across Tasmania. It has performed intimate […]
How to release an album (without a label)
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Imagine you have complete freedom to release the album of your dreams. You could design the artwork. Choose the music. Distribute it […]