Graeme Koehne introduces his latest work for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, which he describes as “an aesthetic discussion in music”.

Jakub Jankowski explains how his new piece for the ACO is built around a musical device popular during the Baroque period.

Miriama Young explains how she was inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth when she was commissioned by Canberra Symphony Orchestra.

Premiering at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Stephen Johnson's quintet is inspired by the most haunting ghost stories ever told.

Lachlan Skipworth has always enjoyed writing for the flute. His new concerto was written especially for WASO's Principal Flute, Andrew Nicholson.

Ross Edwards tells Maddy Briggs about his new hour-long work, inspired by Monteverdi, which grapples with our looming ecological crisis.

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon explains how her new work broke her compositional silence after the Voice to Parliament referendum left her mute.

Opening Melbourne Chamber Orchestra’s 2024 season, a new work from Katy Abbott taps into the complexity of musical communication.

Inspired by her favourite video game, Holly Harrison explains how extreme sports and music become one in her latest work for Omega Ensemble.

Composer and trumpeter Louisa Trewartha talks about her new CSO world premiere, which reflects upon the 'haunting beauty' of Sibelius.

Composer Dave Crowe talks about his new work for Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra, which translates local crime stats into music.

May Lyon explains why a commission from Musica Viva Australia inspired images of juxtaposing aspects of nature.