James Ledger discusses his new Clarinet Concerto, composed especially for Perth-based musician Ashley Smith. Commissioned by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra with support from Geoff Stearn, it pushes the instrument to the edge of its capabilities.
Dominic Flynn's new work draws sonic material from a 1830s transcription that "fails to preserve" a traditional Palawa song.
The Farm's Co-Artistic Director Gavin Webber introduces its new production, which addresses mortality and premieres at Brisbane Festival.
Tasmanian-based composer Thomas Misson has written a new work about four different types of beer for Omega Ensemble.
Composer and saxophonist Katia Beaugeais discusses her new Piano Concerto No. 1, which includes improvised bird calls and whistling.
Premiering at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Alex Turley's new work descends to the hidden world of the rainforest floor.
Emerging Composer-in-Residence Sam Wu introduces his two commissions for this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Cairns-Gimuy.
Anne Cawrse knew little about Louis XIV when she was asked to turn an epic poem about the Sun King into a song cycle. So why did she say yes?
Violist Ella Beard talks through their brand new commissioning project, which sees the premiere of three new works that address child sexual abuse.
Melody Eötvös's new piano trio, commissioned by Musica Viva Australia, is a meditation on rulership inspired by her love of trees.
Andrew Aronowicz explains how he drew on a scary German legend for his new tone poem for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
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.
