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Writer-musicians bring the latest from Australia’s classical and new music scene

Queer and Now: Sally Whitwell, composer

June 2, 2017

BY JASSY ROBERTSON Many composers and musicians will allow their art to speak for itself. Not often are they asked about their personal lives. […]

Art and music combine for Live at Level 28

May 30, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Imagine: You can hear the abstract sounds of melodies from a nearby space. Wine glass in hand, you stride past an […]

Clayderman: Snobbery, going viral, and meeting Paul McCartney

May 30, 2017

BY SAMUEL COTTELL I feel like I’ve known Richard Clayderman – at least, his music – for a long time. When I was a […]

What is the future of Australian arts journalism?

May 25, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE, EDITOR Arts journalism in Australia faces a challenging future. The news that Fairfax has announced it will cut 125 positions, demolishing its coverage of the arts […]

Katie Noonan sings against domestic violence

May 19, 2017

BY SYLVIE WOODS Family and domestic violence towards women results in a police call-out every two minutes across Australia. Another harrowing average? At least […]

Monica Curro guides us through the art music world

May 19, 2017

BY MARLENE RADICE We would like to welcome Marlene in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. The prospect of performing experimental music can […]

Behind the Conversation with Matthew Lorenzon

May 18, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE/MAKING WAVES Have you had a listen to the new Making Conversation podcast? Music journalist Matthew Lorenzon settles in for a chat with composer May […]