Born in Melbourne and now based in the US, Sam Wu introduces his two commissions for this year’s Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Cairns-Gimuy, where he is the Emerging Composer-in-Residence.

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.

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.