The Australian Ballet appoints a new Music Director
Jonathan Lo will succeed Nicolette Fraillon, who has held the position for almost 20 years. The Australian Ballet has also announced a new Executive Director.
Maddy Briggs is a writer, sound designer and composer who works across theatre, screen, dance and video art. Her work has been featured in VIVID Sydney, MUSLAB’s International Electroacoustic Music Festival, SBS on Demand on BBC Music 6. She was also a 2024 Media Fellow with Bang On a Can.
Jonathan Lo will succeed Nicolette Fraillon, who has held the position for almost 20 years. The Australian Ballet has also announced a new Executive Director.
Olivia Davies and Jae Laffer have been awarded the year-long residencies by the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Composers' House Trust.
The five emerging conductors will be awarded a $30,000 stipend each and opportunities at the podium in front of Australia's six state orchestras across the two-year program.
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