This Kind of Life: Halcyon celebrates 20 years of new music
Ahead of the ensemble’s anniversary concert, co-founder Jenny Duck-Chong reflects on Halcyon’s first two decades and the state of play for new music.
July 18, 2018
Review: Beginnings to New Ends (Ensemble Offspring)
An exciting, vibrant program that felt a little too big for the Utzon Room.
June 25, 2018
Review: Claire Chase (Backstage Music)
New York flute player Claire Chase kicks off Backstage Music’s 2018 season with a bang.
May 27, 2018
Review: Hark the Machine (Ensemble Offspring)
From Gosfield’s spiky cactus needles to Lang’s hard-edged swagger, this was a cracking start to Ensemble Offspring’s 2018.
March 21, 2018
Review: Seven Stories (Ensemble Offspring, Vivid Sydney)
Music and storytelling combine in a performance that brings narrative archetypes to life.
June 4, 2017
Hilary Bell explains how seven into one might just be a goer
Along with Claire Edwardes and seven canny composers, the playwright explains how she created a musical Everywoman.
June 1, 2017
Review: Half the Sky (Canberra International Music Festival)
A memorable and highly successful Promenade at the National Portrait Gallery.
May 4, 2017
Review: Arc Electric (Ensemble Offspring, All About Women)
Intoxicating textures and colours combine in a feast of strange and vivid imagery.
March 6, 2017
Ensemble Offspring gears up for an electric show
The new music ensemble’s performance for International Women’s Day launches a year celebrating female composers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 20, 2017
City Recital Hall unveils its first curated programme
The lively Sydney venue will host an eclectic line-up in 2017 from classical concerts to an illuminated sound bubble. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 31, 2016
Review: The Museum Goes Live (Liveworks Festival)
Experimental violinist Jon Rose creates a terrifying performance that brings his museum of instruments to life. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 28, 2016
Ensemble Offspring is determined to kick up a racket
The new music ensemble’s mini-festival, named for the raft Kontiki, aims to channel the craziness of a world tour.
October 14, 2016
The winners of the Art Music Awards 2016 have been announced
Helen Gifford OAM heads the diverse list of artists and their notable works rewarded in Melbourne. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 16, 2016