Cutting Edge: Embracing the new and unknown
Many people are intimidated by new music because of a lifetime of sonic conditioning – a challenge Ensemble Offspring takes in its stride
Many people are intimidated by new music because of a lifetime of sonic conditioning – a challenge Ensemble Offspring takes in its stride
The Principal Double Bass at Queensland Symphony Orchestra started playing the instrument after an arm wrestle at primary school, though she really wanted to play the harp. She now feels strongest and happiest with a double bass in her hands.
Early music wins the laurels this month, from Jordi Savall’s medieval fiddle to David Skinner’s William Byrd and a trifecta of Handelian delights.
This concert was a fabulous survey of the classical guitar in ensemble, with superb, effortless playing by Karin Schaupp.
This digital benefit concert, livestreamed by Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, was a terrific showcase of Brisbane's finest.
The winner of 3MBS's The Talent tells us about winning, Chopin, and Evgeny Kissin.
Co-Artistic Director Chris Howlett discusses how MDCH is spreading its embrace to more genres than ever.
The breadth of the finalists for this year's Art Music Awards are a testament to the strength and resilience of Australia’s artists, despite the past year of cancellations and uncertainty due to COVID-19.
Despite the huge obstacles the 32 competitors faced, forced to record in pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, this year's Sydney International Online Piano Competition was a five-star marathon event.
Australian-Indonesian pianist Calvin Abdiel has won third prize in the 2021 Sydney International Online Piano Competition, with Italian-Slovenian Alexander Gadjiev winning first prize.
Applications for the 2022 Prelude Residency program are now open to composers of any genre at any stage of their career.
Cameron Lam's playlist for July features music from Tasmania and from composers with strong ties to the island state.
The stimulus package will provide much-needed support for performing arts organisations who have lost income as a result of Sydney's current COVID lockdown.