February 27, 2019
Heather Shannon: Living in Synth
In her new piece for the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Heather Shannon draws on both her classical training and work with indie rock band The Jezabels.
February 12, 2019
Natalie Williams: Dreaming of an Idealised World
Cello and piano take the listener on a musical journey in Natalie Williams' new piece for British cellist Natalie Clein.
November 29, 2018
Cathy Milliken on an urgent cry
Voice and violin come together in Cathy Milliken's new solo piece for Véronique Serret, dedicated to women who speak out.
September 19, 2018
James Ledger: The Distortion Mirror
In his new work for the Australian String Quartet, the composer holds a mirror up to the form made famous by Joseph Haydn.
April 3, 2018
Mary Finsterer: On the Double
For the latest offering in her Norse and Celtic-inspired concerto series, Mary Finsterer is harnessing the power of viola and cello.
February 6, 2018
Lachlan Skipworth: Breath of Thunder
Riley Lee’s shakuhachi had Lachlan Skipworth heading to Japan. Now he’s melding its haunting melodies with orchestral forces.
August 31, 2017
Jakub Jankowski: Return of the Celli
In his new sonata, Aspects of Return, native cello-speaker Jakub Jankowski draws on psychology, philosophy and poetry. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
August 9, 2017
Samuel Dickenson is up for a youthful challenge
The composer’s new work is the product of meticulous planning, right down to the last dynamic detail. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
August 2, 2017
Kate Neal channels musical lost property
For her new work, Valley of Lost Things, Kate Neal took her inspiration from memory, grey spaces and a trip to the moon. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
April 26, 2017
Joseph Tawadros’s celebration in C Major
Keen for his instrument to boldly go where no oud has gone before, Joseph Tawadros has looked to Egypt for his new concerto
November 8, 2016
Loveliness is a flute concerto
Dear Prudence, won’t you come out to play a new work by Ian Munro inspired by Mozart’s concerti and Australian folk tunes? Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
October 17, 2016
Gordon Kerry sets sail on a 90th birthday commission
The composer is inspired by the moods of the sea, Tennyson’s Ulysses and poetic images of sailing in his new violin concerto. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.
September 14, 2016
Katia Beaugeais celebrates First Light at Uluru
From saxophone orchestra to wind symphony, Katia’s latest piece showcases woodwind in a new and innovative way. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Support independent journalism. Subscribe now or log in to continue reading.