Sunny Kim and Hilary Kleinig explain how their new chamber work for Canberra Symphony Orchestra was born out of improvisation.

Tristan Coelho introduces his new composition, written for his wife, harpist Emily Granger, and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Composer-conductor Aija Draguns talks about her brand new work about to be premiered by the Oriana Chorale.

We ask Joe Twist about his new Christmas carol, commissioned by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for this year’s Carols at the House.

David Kotlowy and Amelia Rooney chat about their new scientifically-infused works, premiering at Adelaide's MOD.

Ella Macens explains how her new work for the Australian Haydn Ensemble shines a light on one of classical music’s most enduring romantic mysteries.

Klearhos Murphy, the recipient of Ensemble Offspring's Hatched Alumni Commission, discusses his brand new work.

Rrawun Maymuru and Nick Wales discuss their new work for the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, which includes live singing in the Yolŋu language.

All musical material is “received”, believes Huw Belling. He explains why as he prepares to direct a program for The Song Company, which includes a world premiere of his own music.

Paul Stanhope explains how he was inspired by the Indian Ocean when writing a new work for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus.

Andrew Ford explains how he was given permission to write his “free ramble”, which has its premiere at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

Paul Dean talks his new clarinet quintet premiering at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music with Michael Collins, his childhood clarinet hero.