LISTEN // Episode #3 of Scored podcast is live!
Scored is Melbourne musician Kiya van der Linden-Kian’s fresh new podcast, which confronts the “cavernous fear” experienced by those leaving the academic world to build a […]
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
Why I’m totally looking forward to six-four
BY SIX-FOUR, AS TOLD TO STEPHANIE ESLAKE When I first heard about six-four’s upcoming gig, I was like: This is seriously awesome. The art music-loving sextet […]
LIVE REVIEW // Kiya listens to student compositions at the con
BY KIYA VAN DER LINDEN-KIAN Spring Imaginings Works by composition students at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Melba Hall, 11 September If you’re […]
Growing my confidence as a leader in music
BY GRACE GALLUR One year ago, I messaged fellow singer Aidan McGartland to share my favourite choral music and ask if he’d help get […]
Here’s what Emma Morrison is learning as an AYO Chamber Player
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When Emma Morrison was at school, she thought the bassoon could be fun – its “deep resonant sound and quirky nature” […]
LISTEN // A new podcast for emerging musicians just landed
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE You might’ve read a story last month featuring Nikki Edgar – the young musician who enlightened us about composition and improvised […]
The total superstars of Mimir | Joan DerHovsepian, viola
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Joan DerHovsepian plays associate principal viola with the Houston Symphony Orchestra (a section in which she’s performed for close to two […]
The total superstars of Mimir | Jin Tong Long, viola
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Contrary to the commonly held belief that the violin is a superior instrument, Jin Tong Long was in her primary school […]
The total superstars of Mimir | Curt Thompson, violin
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE For Curt Thompson, the Mimir Chamber Music Festival is “something of a family reunion”. It’s about coming together with old classmates, […]
10 things I learnt about lieder at MIFLAS 2018
BY JESSICA CARRASCALÃO HEARD It’s a pretty special thing when you’re lucky enough to find yourself learning new things from experts who are passionate […]