Jane Rutter: “Where would we be without France?”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE “Where would we be without France?” flautist Jane Rutter asks us. The Australian musician has devoted her life to this European […]
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Mastermind Jason Michael Paul brings Zelda music to life
BY CHRISTOPHER LEON Like video games? The score to The Legend of Zelda, originally led by composer Koji Kondo, is one of the most famous soundtracks in […]
MOUNTAIN director explains soundtrack + win tickets!
BY JENNIFER PEEDOM, MOUNTAIN DIRECTOR A unique cinematic and musical collaboration between the Australian Chamber Orchestra and BAFTA-nominated director Jennifer Peedom, MOUNTAIN is a dazzling exploration […]
Spreading her wings: emerging conductor Nicky Gluch
BY NICKY GLUCH We first heard from Nicky Gluch in February, when she blogged about chasing her dream of conducting. Now, she takes the […]
Con Fuoco: Ella van der Mespel, violin
BY LEAH BLANKENDAAL Welcome to Con Fuoco, CutCommon’s interview series with emerging musicians. This time, we have a very special interview for you featuring […]
Reflections on my US composition residency
BY LEWIS INGHAM It’s amazing (or perhaps a little depressing?) how quickly I’ve fallen back into my daily routine after spending a month in […]
Jonathan Henderson: “I wish to keep my curiosity for music alive”
BY JONATHAN HENDERSON Newcastle-born Jonathan Henderson serves as principal flute of the Estonian National Opera. He returns to Australia to present a world premiere of […]
All-female vocal stars of ‘Frozen’ talk new release
BY LAURA BIEMMI Cast your mind back to the first time you watched Disney’s 2013 hit movie, Frozen. Did you marvel at the opening sequence […]
Why your determination will serve you well
BY JESSICA VOIGT-PAGE Jessica Voigt-Page is an Australian classical saxophonist based in Texas. She teaches 70 students and hosts camps and events with her own […]
Sanctuary: The women of Dartington
BY HARRIET CUNNINGHAM There’s been a great deal of talk – and a bit of action, too – about improving gender equity in the […]