Clayderman: Snobbery, going viral, and meeting Paul McCartney
BY SAMUEL COTTELL I feel like I’ve known Richard Clayderman – at least, his music – for a long time. When I was a […]
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Writer-musicians bring the latest from Australia’s classical and new music scene
What is the future of Australian arts journalism?
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
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
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
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 […]
Composer Samantha Wolf reflects on identity and belonging
BY JO ST LEON We would like to welcome Jo St Leon in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. Composer Samantha Wolf was […]
Kathryn Selby: Lessons I’ve learnt (so far)
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Kathryn Selby has spent more than 30 years of her life performing, and generously shares her wisdom and experience with young […]
Composer Secrets: Hanli Sean Botha
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Have you heard the music of Hanli Sean Botha? If you have, your musical ventures into new Australian composition have served […]
Xani Kolac is the essence of ‘contemporary classical’
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE A silent audience in a sold-out concert hall. The occasional gum wrapper unravelling; a few coughs disrupting the mood. No clapping – […]
EXPOSED! Life in the orchestra with Yoram Levy, trumpet
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Have you ever wondered what life is really like in the orchestra? Welcome to EXPOSED! Throughout 2017, we’re teaming up with musicians and […]