Why live stream? Because “it feels like our lives depend on it”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Through the generosity of its major arts patron, The Michael Aquilina Chamber Music Festival and Gala Series have provided a base income […]
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This music library is one of the world’s largest – but it’s struggling to find a home
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE COVID-19 restrictions have forced many members of our arts community into hibernation. So it might come as a surprise to learn that, […]
How one concert grand is providing a lifeline to local musicians
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE By now, you should have heard of the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall. After all, it’s the new COVID-19 initiative fuelling Australian musicians’ […]
Greg Hocking is literally providing a platform to help musicians survive during COVID-19
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Melbourne Digital Concert Hall takes its name from the medium. It live streams performances of Australian classical musicians, so you can […]
Composing under lockdown: Jessica Wells
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Composition is often described as a solitary activity. And although it’s a process that can indeed be undertaken in isolation, things get […]
Without a physical audience, do musicians still feel performance anxiety?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Performance anxiety is an issue all-too-familiar to those who build their careers on the stage. And for many classical musicians, it can […]
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 […]
My arts career during COVID-19: Sylvie Woods, classical voice
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the entire nature of our industry has shifted — seemingly overnight — with artists forced to […]
Composing under lockdown: Jaret Choolun
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Composition is often described as a solitary activity. And although it’s a process that can indeed be undertaken in isolation, things get […]
At home with William Hennessy, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
BY DR EMMA SULLIVAN For most freelance musicians, there are few things more important than being busy. A full diary translates to peace of mind. […]