Defence invests $2.3 million in mysterious “Instruments of Warfare”
BY CHRISTOPHER HEALEY It was the news that broke the nation. In a shocking exposé of the Australian Department of Defence, the Sydney Morning […]
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Melbourne’s art music scene gets a New Stage
BY LEWIS INGHAM “We’ll just take it as it comes, and I’ll keep making music regardless.” Composer Chris Pickering is talking about the future […]
Getting to know opera composer Jonathan Dove
BY LOUISE CROSSEN From full-scale operas to chamber operas, operas for TV to music for community choirs, Jonathan Dove has done it all. The […]
Introducing Annabelle Traves, AYO concertmaster
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE This February, young musicians of the Australian Youth Orchestra are set to showcase their skill, determination, and passion in a series […]
Composer Secrets: Felicity Wilcox
BY MX HANLI SEAN BOTHA Felicity Wilcox is an interdisciplinary composer based in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. Her body of work includes […]
Elena Kats-Chernin: Can food be art?
BY LAURA BIEMMI The Carriageworks Night Market promises to be an exciting night of Australian food, music and art: more than 60 food, beverage, […]
Whitwell: Four reasons why we must appreciate Philip Glass
BY SALLY WHITWELL, AS TOLD TO STEPHANIE ESLAKE In 2011, Sally Whitwell won an ARIA award for Mad Rush – her collection of music by […]
Con Fuoco: Laura Griffin, mezzo-soprano
Welcome to Con Fuoco, CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians in Australia. Australian mezzo-soprano Laura Griffin graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with […]
Arts news of the week (in 60 seconds)
BY JOHN GLOVER This week, we explore the innovations and opportunities made to take care of young performers, composers, and the resources in our […]
Why do I conduct?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE UPDATE: The Australian Conducting Academy 2019 Summer School applications open 20 August and close 10 September 2018. Find out more. ‘Why […]