Discover how Pompeii’s ancient ruins inspired a new Australian composition
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE In 62CE, an earthquake shattered Pompeii. Then 17 years later, a volcanic eruption destroyed what remained of the city. The eruption of […]
Peggy Polias
Get ready to hear 20 pieces of brand new Australian music in 2024
BY CUTCOMMON The inaugural ANAM Set was responsible for the creation of 67 pieces of new Australian music. It was an epic commissioning project — […]
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. […]
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? […]
EVENTS // Free lunchtime concerts with the Sydney Bach Society
CONTENT COURTESY SYDNEY BACH SOCIETY Create NSW and Christ Church St Laurence present the Sydney Bach Society Winter 2021; two free lunchtime recitals featuring some […]
Behind the Conversation with Lisa Cheney
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE/MAKING WAVES Have you had a listen to the Making Conversation podcast? On this day in August, the series co-founder Lisa Cheney […]
Composer Secrets: Peggy Polias
BY HANLI SEAN BOTHA, COMPOSER Composer Secrets is our new interview series from Hanli Sean Botha, whose vision is to build awareness of new Australian […]
Behind the Conversation with Antonia Zappia
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE/MAKING WAVES Musician and journalist Antonia Zappia has settled in for a chat with jazz composer Jenna Cave for the new Making […]
Behind the Conversation with Matthew Lorenzon
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE/MAKING WAVES Have you had a listen to the new Making Conversation podcast? Music journalist Matthew Lorenzon settles in for a chat with composer May […]
Making Conversation Episode 1: David John Lang interviews Anne Cawrse
Making Waves today launches its highly anticipated podcast series, Making Conversation. Founded by composers Lisa Cheney and Peggy Polias, the series explores interviews with 30 composers […]