LIVE REVIEW // Carissa goes to see Emo Phase
BY CARISSA DYALL Emo Phase: Dan Thorpe in FocusForest CollectiveIndustrial School, Abbotsford Convent, 24 April Emo Phase: Dan Thorpe in Focus was an exploration of […]
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Want your program to be historically informed? Include new music
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE “Our contemporary fascination with music of the past would be considered an aberration in Bach’s time.” It’s a fascinating idea, isn’t it? […]
8 emerging musicians will perform with this world-class orchestra
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE “Playing with musicians who are much better than yourself always pushes you to the next level. So I am a firm believer […]
In conversation with Jonathan Békés, the TSO’s new principal cellist
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE There can only be one principal cellist. And in some orchestras, it’s a position that will go up for grabs just once […]
It’s official – our editor is writing a book for arts practitioners
FROM THE CUTCOMMON TEAM Ever wanted to learn how to write about the arts? You may be an aspiring music journalist, or a performer-turned-critic. Perhaps […]
EVENTS // East Meets West Orchestral Evening
CONTENT COURTESY AUSFENG East Meets West Orchestral Evening will present a unique blend of music from China and beyond. This is a stellar opportunity for […]
How Kevin Kiner composes “bigger than life” Star Wars soundtracks
BY ANGELO VALDIVIA VIA LEVEL AND GAIN If you’ve been paying attention to Star Wars over the past decade, you’d know the property has been […]
Women call for an end to toxic culture in the Australian music industry
CONTENT COURTESY AWMA Just so you know, this article includes mention of sensitive topics surrounding sexual assault, harassment, rape, and coercion. If you or anyone […]
Tasmania is about to get a brand new record label
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since its inaugural concert in 2017, Van Diemen’s Band has spread its love of baroque music across Tasmania. It has performed intimate […]
My first concert back
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Can you remember the experience of a pre-COVID concert? If you haven’t thought about it for a while, I’d invite you to […]