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

Elena Kats-Chernin: Can food be art?

February 6, 2018

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

February 6, 2018

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

February 6, 2018

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)

February 2, 2018

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?

January 30, 2018

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE UPDATE: The Australian Conducting Academy 2019 Summer School applications open 20 August and close 10 September 2018. Find out more. ‘Why […]

Three Australian composers discuss Homophonic!

January 26, 2018

BY LUCY RASH Now in its seventh year, Homophonic! has earned its (rainbow) stripes as a much-loved and ever-powerful annual showcase of both local […]

Arts news of the week (in 60 seconds)

January 18, 2018

BY JOHN GLOVER This week, we announce some exciting workshops and initiatives coming soon, and we celebrate the achievements of one talented prodigy. …and […]

What’s happening at National Music Camp?

January 17, 2018

BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Australian Youth Orchestra’s National Music Camp is a rite of passage for young musicians and arts practitioners in Australia. So […]