How this string quartet created a “work bubble” during lockdown
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Earlier this year, the musicians of Affinity Quartet experienced a snap seven-day lockdown. So they decided to create a “work bubble” that […]
Australian music industry
Meet the collective training the next generation of professional musicians
BY LAURA BIEMMI, TRENDS EDITOR Perth ensemble The Orchestra Collective has had an impressive year of music making. Tertiary students, early career musicians, and established […]
TwoSet Violin: “Never stop learning, keep trying new things!”
BY HEATHCLIFFE AUCHINACHIE In the About section of TwoSet Violin’s YouTube channel, there are just three sentences written: “We play violin. We love classical music. […]
Conversations with Robin Wilson | The Emerging Violinist
BY JO ST LEON This third conversation with Robin Wilson was really intended to be the second, but young Christian Li’s milestone recording intervened. Today’s […]
“The ability to find inspiration is my strength”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Australian National Academy of Music has connected 67 musicians with 67 composers. The idea is to create a vast collection of […]
Emily Harrison reveals our capacity for patience, resilience, and hope
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Separation. Isolation. Waiting. It may sound like this story will be about the pandemic. But in these familiar themes can be found […]
Read an extract of Ed Ayres’ new book Whole Notes
BY ED AYRES Bravery Through listening to myself and others play over these decades, music has taught me the truth of sound. We cannot develop if […]
Nicolas Serray is raising funds for mental health and crisis support
BY HEATHCLIFFE AUCHINACHIE We’d like to give a warm welcome to Heathcliffe Auchinachie in his first story as a CutCommon contributor! I’ve known Wollongong guitarist […]
A new digital concert series is making music for everyone
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Music by female-identifying composers. A digital future for the performing arts industry. Diversity in the concert hall. Choosing not to perform Mozart. […]
What is Sexual Trauma First Aid, and how can it help arts workers?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE So you know, this story discusses topics surrounding sexual harassment and assault. For mental health support, contact your GP, call the Support […]