Gifting an income to orchestral musicians “makes my heart feel lighter”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE If your heart hasn’t already started to burst from the generosity of the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, this story will probably tip […]
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Pandemic diary #2: Uncharted waters
BY JO ST LEON “And once the storm is over you won’t remember how you made it through…But one thing is certain. When you come […]
7 iconic classical excerpts to wash your filthy hands to
BY LAURA BIEMMI, TRENDS EDITOR We might be in the ‘social distancing’ phase of the COVID-19 crisis, but that doesn’t mean we should stop being […]
We must fight this pandemic with compassion
BY JOSEPH ASQUITH, LEAD WRITER (EDUCATION) It’s fair to say that COVID-19 is a global household name that triggers feelings of acute anxiety for all […]
Pandemic diary #1: After the music stopped
BY JO ST LEON “And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested…and learned new ways of being” — Kitty O’Meara Saturday […]
This is not the time to stop having music lessons
BY WENDY ZHANG As a music student, I felt incredibly lucky to be taught by each of my private piano teachers – they were mentors […]
How to keep supporting your local music scene during a pandemic
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The World Health Organisation has declared a coronavirus pandemic. And as governments place restrictions on travel and mass gatherings, the arts will […]