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Classical Music
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Kitty Xiao wins Ernst von Siemens Composer Prize

The New York-based Australian composer has been honoured with €35,000 and a digital recording release; Jordi Savall takes home the big prize.

January 23, 2026
Classical Music, Orchestral
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Review: Wake Up And Die (Apex Festival, Ensemble Apex)

Ensemble Apex's inaugural festival kicks off with exciting works and wonderful energy.

October 15, 2024
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features

Ensemble Apex: Brave New World

Ensemble Apex begins a "new era" with its inaugural Apex Festival; Artistic Director Sam Weller gives a glimpse of what's in store.

September 10, 2024
Classical Music
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: December 2021

December’s playlist is entirely constructed from 2021 releases. It’s been a great chance to look through what’s been happening through an intense and stressful year – and the amazing work our composers and performers have done.

December 8, 2021
Classical Music, Instrumental
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ANAM names the 67 composers participating in The ANAM Set

An excitingly diverse group of Australian composers will each write a six-minute work for an ANAM musician. Discover who the 67 are...

April 14, 2021
Chamber, Classical Music
features

Kitty Xiao on composing new music for old pianos

The Australian composer talks about bringing the Six Piano Project to Oz and her new album Novum with Nimbus Trio.

November 14, 2017

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