Ambre Hammond’s student orchestra shines the spotlight on second instruments
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Many musicians will train hard — really hard — on their chosen instrument. Then, there’s that second instrument. The one that might […]
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This new Tassie opera is a comedy about the Queen’s annus horribilis
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE We’ve all had those dud years (2020, anyone?). But we’re not all posh enough to call one an “annus horribilis”. The late […]
“It’s who I am”: How to maintain a sustainable career in the music industry
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Is music your calling? If the answer is ‘yes’, how much are you willing to sacrifice or tolerate in order to pursue […]
Emily Sheppard is confronting ageism and invisibility through this new Tasmanian album
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE In 2021, Emily Sheppard was announced as one of the recipients of the ABC Classic Composer Commissioning Fund. The Tasmanian composer and […]
How conductors can help their audience feel “acknowledged and validated”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled.It’s not uncommon for a conductor to present an outstanding performance of your […]
The MSO is about to premiere Alex Turley’s new composition at this 9pm concert
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. Back in 2021, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announced its new Cybec Young […]
How you can give an “incredible confidence boost” to the artists you love
BY CUTCOMMON It’s easy enough to fall in love with a great piece of music, enjoy a live performance, or feel inspired by that music […]
Victoria Pham is inviting you to “listen at a cross-cultural threshold” in this upcoming event
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE In 2021, Victoria Pham wrote an article in Decolonial Hacker about the problematic representation of “Asianness” in the Australian music industry — […]
Fiachra Garvey is introducing 60 young musicians to the London Philharmonic Orchestra
BY JOSEPH ASQUITH, UK CORRESPONDENT Classical Vauxhall is a series of concerts in the London district of Vauxhall. Sponsored by Vauxhall One, this concert series […]
Alexander Gavrylyuk is getting in touch with his emotions in this Romantic-era program
BY CUTCOMMON To Ukrainian-born pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk, there’s nothing more romantic than the music of Brahms or Beethoven. Give him the chance to curate his […]