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10 Badass Women Who Changed the Game in Classical Music

March 6, 2016

BY MADELINE ROYCROFT In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re here to offer an inspirational countdown of women who knew what they wanted – […]

Top tips for TV composition with Downton Abbey’s John Lunn

March 4, 2016

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Ever wondered how to compose for television? Downton Abbey‘s John Lunn has some solid advice to share. John was about 20 years […]

Con Fuoco: Magdalenna Krstevska

March 2, 2016

BY LEAH BLANKENDAAL Welcome to Con Fuoco – CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians across Australia. Magdalenna Krstevska has been playing the clarinet […]

Jeremy Kleeman talks first major role with VO

February 25, 2016

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE We’re midway through the world premiere season of ‘Voyage to the Moon’, the chamber opera co-presented by Musica Viva and Victorian […]

The Value of Volunteering

February 25, 2016

BY SASCHA KELLY You want to start making your own concerts happen. You might want to get a head start in arts administration. We […]

NPCO collaborates with emerging fashion designer

February 23, 2016

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE From Chanel to Lady Gaga, artists have long seen the beauty in combining fashion with music. The tradition continues as Melbourne […]

Nicholas Marks writes new Village Roadshow theme

February 12, 2016

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE In 2012, Nicholas Marks composed a seven-minute score in his bedroom. The music was to be used by his film-maker brother […]

Genevieve Lacey: Privilege and Responsibility

February 2, 2016

BY DYLAN HENDERSON 2015 was a turbulent year for classical music in Australia. A decision which received widespread condemnation from many in the arts […]