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

Leon Vitogiannis on the beauty of lieder and art song

July 7, 2018

BY JESSICA CARRASCALÃO HEARD When thinking of classical singing, the first thing that leaps to most people’s minds is big arias from grand operas. […]

Jessica Fotinos will challenge your perception of the harp

July 5, 2018

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE We often consider the harp to be an instrument that’s a little rare, a little beautiful, a little mysterious. But could […]

WTF?! (Successful) long-distance collaboration

July 5, 2018

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Welcome to our series, What the Fact?! Throughout 2018, we’re teaming up with talent at the Australian National Academy of Music to bring […]

It’s Open Mic time for these emerging artists

July 4, 2018

BY SOLOMON FRANK, ENSEMBLE ONSOMBL This week, Ensemble Offspring will host its inaugural Open Mic event as part of the Hatched Academy program for […]

Sunga Lee: “It’s valuable to support young local musicians”

July 4, 2018

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Tone. Technical reliability. Stamina. All things you’d want to hear about your playing, right? Indeed, this was the praise Sunga Lee […]

Inventi Ensemble makes music fun for kids

July 3, 2018

BY ALISON PARIS We would like to welcome Alison in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. Are those bubbles onstage? It’s highly likely. […]

AYO: What’s in it for me, anyway?

June 28, 2018

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Australian Youth Orchestra launches the careers of emerging performers, arts administrators, broadcasters, and writers. This is a statement that I […]