The music of Philip Glass has never been more hypnotic
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The first time I hit ‘play’ on Erwan Keravec’s recordings, I find it hard to convince myself that I’m listening to a […]
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What to expect from the new Phoenix Collective
BY EMMA SULLIVAN You might not immediately associate the improvisatory style of the Turtle Island String Quartet’s music with the likes of Mozart, but violinist […]
This new Dots+Loops festival brings us “the punk rock of the classical world”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE You’ve probably read about Dots+Loops – the post-genre brainchild of Brisbane violinist Kieran Welch. In the past, it’s given way to […]
Lisa Moore has worked with more than 200 composers
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When you work with more than 200 composers – living composers – you’re bound to have a thing or two to say about […]
Whitwell: Four reasons why we must appreciate Philip Glass
BY SALLY WHITWELL, AS TOLD TO STEPHANIE ESLAKE In 2011, Sally Whitwell won an ARIA award for Mad Rush – her collection of music by […]
Gabi Sultana to premiere Glass concerto with CYO
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Gabi Sultana has performed for royalty. The pianist, who most enjoys playing music of the modern era, grew up in Malta […]
Breaking barriers: Matthew Wood with the DSO
BY LEAH BLANKENDAAL Ever wondered what our musical neighbours in the Northern Territory are up to? We take some time to chat with Matthew […]