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

Baroque on an island – Van Diemen’s Band

March 14, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Julia Fredersdorff has launched an ensemble at the bottom of the world. The violinist brings baroque to audiences in Tasmania through […]

Why our orchestra is almost all female

March 13, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Perth Symphony Orchestra is one of the most progressive of its kind in Australia. Of its 150+ employees, more than […]

Top advice from arts recruiter Patricia Powell-Hughes

March 13, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE What does a recruiting firm look for in the Australian music industry? We wanted to find out, so we asked Patricia […]

Making a Music Venue 104: Carol Dixon, Audience Development

March 11, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE How do you bring a music performance to life? There’s a small team of emerging artists working hard in Melbourne’s inner […]

Con Fuoco | Anthony Zatorski, baritone and composer

March 8, 2017

BY LEAH BLANKENDAAL, SERIES COORDINATOR Welcome to Con Fuoco, CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians in Australia. Anthony Zatorski is an Adelaide performer […]

Powerhouse Lyn Williams awarded Don Banks

March 7, 2017

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS/STEPHANIE ESLAKE Today marks International Women’s Day (it’s party time!). We’re excited to celebrate and respect women working hard across […]

It’s a man’s world? 10 Australian women who missed the memo

March 6, 2017

BY MADELINE ROYCROFT International Women’s Day is quickly becoming one of my favourite days of the year. March 8 is the date, and I’m […]

Performing on air with Laura Fraticelli

February 28, 2017

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Argentinian guitarist Laura Fraticelli’s emotionally charged performances have seen her take to stages – and television stations, and radio channels – […]