Welcome to the Australian Art Music playlist! A monthly playlist of classical, jazz, experimental and electronic music focused on contemporary Australian composers, musicians and sound artists.

Australian Art Music Playlist November

Aviva Endean, Luke Howard, Peter Knight and Jane Sheldon

I’m always excited to see new releases across my inbox or socials feed, and the past month or so has been particularly rich in the lead up to Australian Music month. So this month, we’re taking a look at these new or recent releases and highlighting some stellar tracks. 

Jane Sheldon’s I find you in all things is stunning. The entire album is a fascinating setting of Rilke’s poetry that flows beautifully from track to track. It is a masterclass is maintaining an audience’s attention through subtle transitions, layering and an intentional slowness which asks the ever-busy listener to actually stop, reflect and listen. Great art is arresting after all.

Phorusrhacos by Chris Perren, performed by Nonsemble, in contrast is an absolute bop. Seamlessly blending strings...