Dear Malcolm Turnbull: Josh Belperio votes yes (in song)
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE “If you think we’re weak, then think again.” Brave words from young composer Josh Belperio, who wrote them in an open […]
2017
Benjamin Dix on Americana, meditation, and post-study life
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE According to guitarist Benjamin Dix, you can think of his new performance as “string quartet but for guitar”. Playing with the […]
The composer talks: Jenna Cave with Samuel Cottell
BY SAMUEL COTTELL I’m standing in the cold on Glebe Point Road waiting for Jenna Cave. We’re meeting at Da Capo Music store to have […]
MOUNTAIN director explains soundtrack + win tickets!
BY JENNIFER PEEDOM, MOUNTAIN DIRECTOR A unique cinematic and musical collaboration between the Australian Chamber Orchestra and BAFTA-nominated director Jennifer Peedom, MOUNTAIN is a dazzling exploration […]
Behind the Conversation with Lisa Cheney
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE/MAKING WAVES Have you had a listen to the Making Conversation podcast? On this day in August, the series co-founder Lisa Cheney […]
Composer Secrets: Christina Green
BY HANLI SEAN BOTHA, COMPOSER Composer Secrets is our interview series from Hanli Sean Botha, whose vision is to build awareness of new Australian composition. These […]
Choir of St James’ sings with Choir of Trinity College
The Choir of St James’ and the Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne, combine to present a program of choral music reflecting the end […]
Rachelle Durkin teams up with Voyces
BY KATIE MILLER-CRISPE Champion of contemporary choral music Voyces will be joined in Perth this Saturday by renowned Australian soprano Rachelle Durkin for upcoming […]
Rural Commuters: Wynter Smith, double bass
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Dedication. It’s learning your parts. It’s developing your technique. It’s rocking up to rehearsal. In fact, for some, it’s embarking on […]
12 gigs in 12 months? You’re on.
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Organ champion James Flores set himself a challenge: 12 gigs in 12 months. Now, having passed the half-way mark, he reflects […]