Harriet Cunningham

Harriet Cunningham

Sydney-based writer Harriet Cunningham is a music and theatre critic for The Sydney Morning Herald. She manages content and brand at Musica Viva Australia. She was recently awarded a doctorate for her work on a history of Dartington International Summer School, and has been known to play the violin.


Articles by Harriet Cunningham

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From Book Shelf to Ice Shelf

Carolyn Philpott’s work as a musicologist has taken her from writing a book about Malcolm Williamson to visiting Antarctica. She reveals how she is exploring the ways composers have used music to represent landscape, and how music might advocate for fragile regions.

May 21, 2019
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Amadeus gets the Ax

It didn’t take much to persuade legendary pianist Emanuel Ax to come and play Mozart with the SSO. But the fact that his preparatory period would coincide with the Australian Open didn’t hurt.

January 17, 2018
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Happy birthday Dulcie Holland

Amidst the plethora of centenary celebrations, let’s not forget an Australian who touched the lives of thousands. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

May 23, 2013