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
Guitarist Andrew Blanch explains all in a deep dive back to the ‘90s.
Hail to the sing for the Australian Vocal Ensemble’s glittering launch.
From the long-awaited recording of Jessica Wells’ The Night Parrot to Nardi Simpson’s Of Star and Birds, Cameron Lam catches up on a bumper few months of album releases in his latest playlist.
Modern and minimal string quartets shimmer in brand new guises.
Cameron Lam's playlist of Australian art music for December explores ideas of reflection, community and support.
The Brisbane quintet is developing a seven-part multi-media project about the climate crisis affecting regional Queensland towns, with the first part premiering online now.
From flash mob choir to HIP Bach and genre-blending new music acts, the venue cracks opens the musical bubbly.
Newcomers join established voices in this year’s awards, with more women than men in the running for the prestigious Orchestral Work of the Year category for the first time in the Awards’ history.
Three acts will present Australian music and musicians to the world as part of the Showcase Festival at the conference in Rotterdam.
Withers' Competition bears fruit in an engaging album of (mostly) new repertoire.
Keen to raise the profile and expand the repertoire of the classical guitar, Matt Withers formed the Australian Music Composition Competition, and has recorded the 2018 winning works on a new album.
David Berthold has divided this year's program into three acts, with highlights including Peter Grimes, Memorial and QSO's Symphony For Me.