In Conversation: Melbourne International Chamber Competition
Conversations about the international chamber competition coming to Melbourne in 2018.
In Conversation: Melbourne International Chamber Competition
Conversations about the international chamber competition coming to Melbourne in 2018.
My Rehearsal Room: Jules Pascoe
Creating musical numbers based on a favourite modernist play.
My Rehearsal Room: Jules Pascoe
Creating musical numbers based on a favourite modernist play.
Our Rehearsal Room: Callisto Quartet
Making it work as a string quartet, setting short and long term goals and keeping the "honeymoon period" alive.
Our Rehearsal Room: Callisto Quartet
Making it work as a string quartet, setting short and long term goals and keeping the "honeymoon period" alive.
Your Mentors: Lerida Delbridge
Keeping music personal with Rehearsal Magazine's chamber music mentors.
Your Mentors: Lerida Delbridge
Keeping music personal with Rehearsal Magazine's chamber music mentors.
My Rehearsal Room: Victoria Pham
Sonant Bodies: Collaboration and Experimental Music.
My Rehearsal Room: Victoria Pham
Sonant Bodies: Collaboration and Experimental Music.
Learning to Love Music Research
There's more to concert preparation than time in the practice room.
Learning to Love Music Research
There's more to concert preparation than time in the practice room.
My Rehearsal Room: Nina Marsh
Looking after your mental health in the performing arts industry.
My Rehearsal Room: Nina Marsh
Looking after your mental health in the performing arts industry.
My Rehearsal Room: Michael Brooks Reid
On returning to perform with Melbourne Youth Orchestras.
My Rehearsal Room: Michael Brooks Reid
On returning to perform with Melbourne Youth Orchestras.
Working as an Accompanist? Try This.
If you're finding things tricky in the rehearsal room, try Rhodri's tips.
Working as an Accompanist? Try This.
If you're finding things tricky in the rehearsal room, try Rhodri's tips.
Mind Games: John Beder
Madi Chwasta spoke to John Beder about Composed: a new documentary igniting the conversation between musicians about performance anxiety.
Mind Games: John Beder
Madi Chwasta spoke to John Beder about Composed: a new documentary igniting the conversation between musicians about performance anxiety.
My Rehearsal Room: Bart Aerbeydt
On the natural horn, creating chamber music and having a voice in rehearsal.
My Rehearsal Room: Bart Aerbeydt
On the natural horn, creating chamber music and having a voice in rehearsal.
In Conversation: David Kram
Voice student Ben Glover caught up with composer and musical director, David Kram to speak about his new project, PEACE.
In Conversation: David Kram
Voice student Ben Glover caught up with composer and musical director, David Kram to speak about his new project, PEACE.
Your Mentors: Monica Curro
Talking audience development, programming and networking with Plexus' Monica Curro.
Your Mentors: Monica Curro
Talking audience development, programming and networking with Plexus' Monica Curro.
My Rehearsal Room: Lyndon Green
An update from Songmakers Australia's inaugural Young Songmaker.
My Rehearsal Room: Lyndon Green
An update from Songmakers Australia's inaugural Young Songmaker.
My Rehearsal Room: Tamara Kohler
Applications for Rubiks Ensemble's Pythia Prize are now open.
My Rehearsal Room: Tamara Kohler
Applications for Rubiks Ensemble's Pythia Prize are now open.
My Rehearsal Room: Samuel Dunscombe
On composing for 49 clarinets and getting involved in exploratory music.
My Rehearsal Room: Samuel Dunscombe
On composing for 49 clarinets and getting involved in exploratory music.
My Rehearsal Room: Matthias Schack-Arnott
On creative development, composition and collaboration.
My Rehearsal Room: Matthias Schack-Arnott
On creative development, composition and collaboration.
My Rehearsal Room: Carmen Robertson
On why you shouldn't let hearing loss stop you from becoming a professional musician.
My Rehearsal Room: Carmen Robertson
On why you shouldn't let hearing loss stop you from becoming a professional musician.
My Rehearsal Room: Samantha Cardwell
Hearing loss is not a barrier to making music.
My Rehearsal Room: Samantha Cardwell
Hearing loss is not a barrier to making music.
My Rehearsal Room: Cameron Lam
On finding time to be creative and working out what being a composer really means.
My Rehearsal Room: Cameron Lam
On finding time to be creative and working out what being a composer really means.
Our Rehearsal Room: Taimana Ensemble
On the joys (and challenges) of the mixed ensemble and getting audience members to stick around for the unknown composers on the program.
Our Rehearsal Room: Taimana Ensemble
On the joys (and challenges) of the mixed ensemble and getting audience members to stick around for the unknown composers on the program.
Day in the Life: Mentor Josephine Vains
What does a day in the life of a professional musician actually look like? Something like this.
Day in the Life: Mentor Josephine Vains
What does a day in the life of a professional musician actually look like? Something like this.
In Conversation: Hubert Francis
Being a young artist, life on the road and finding balance with Sydney Eisteddfod adjudicator, Hubert Francis.
In Conversation: Hubert Francis
Being a young artist, life on the road and finding balance with Sydney Eisteddfod adjudicator, Hubert Francis.
Our Rehearsal Room: Mandy Farmer
A view of rehearsal from the Production Manager of WAO's The Merry Widow.
Our Rehearsal Room: Mandy Farmer
A view of rehearsal from the Production Manager of WAO's The Merry Widow.
Beginning as a Director
Getting started as a director, with or without a performance background.
Beginning as a Director
Getting started as a director, with or without a performance background.
Our Rehearsal Room: Elysian Fields
A VIVID photo diary from Jenny Eriksson and Elysian Fields.
Our Rehearsal Room: Elysian Fields
A VIVID photo diary from Jenny Eriksson and Elysian Fields.
Project Check-In: The First Steps
Over the next two months, composer Catherine Likhuta will talk us through her creative process. First up? Getting the project started.
Project Check-In: The First Steps
Over the next two months, composer Catherine Likhuta will talk us through her creative process. First up? Getting the project started.
St Georges' Series: Ensemble Goldentree
Performing chamber music with your partner? It's possible.
St Georges' Series: Ensemble Goldentree
Performing chamber music with your partner? It's possible.
Creating Kammervolk: Allison Wright
How do you build a show? We asked three key players from Kammervolk Collective to walk us through it.
Creating Kammervolk: Allison Wright
How do you build a show? We asked three key players from Kammervolk Collective to walk us through it.
Creating Kammervolk: Mark Romei
How do you build a show? We asked three key players from Kammervolk Collective to walk us through it.
Creating Kammervolk: Mark Romei
How do you build a show? We asked three key players from Kammervolk Collective to walk us through it.
Creating Kammervolk: Clare Gorton
How do you build a show? We asked three key players from Kammervolk Collective to walk us through it.
Creating Kammervolk: Clare Gorton
How do you build a show? We asked three key players from Kammervolk Collective to walk us through it.
Day in the Life: Mentor Sally Whitwell
What does a day in the life of a professional musician actually look like? Something like this.
Day in the Life: Mentor Sally Whitwell
What does a day in the life of a professional musician actually look like? Something like this.
My Rehearsal Room: Tabatha McFadyen
On collaborations, marketing and looking after yourself in "Competition Land".
My Rehearsal Room: Tabatha McFadyen
On collaborations, marketing and looking after yourself in "Competition Land".
Our Rehearsal Room: OurEyes Collective
Composer Benjamin Heim on the possibilities of live streaming, and being okay with throwing out ideas and starting again.
Our Rehearsal Room: OurEyes Collective
Composer Benjamin Heim on the possibilities of live streaming, and being okay with throwing out ideas and starting again.
My Rehearsal Room: John Keene and ensemble nouveau
On creating a new ensemble and making opportunities for young musicians and composers.
My Rehearsal Room: John Keene and ensemble nouveau
On creating a new ensemble and making opportunities for young musicians and composers.
Musical Partners: Lotte Betts-Dean and Joseph Havlat
Trust, history and Messiaen, with mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean and pianist Joseph Havlat.
Musical Partners: Lotte Betts-Dean and Joseph Havlat
Trust, history and Messiaen, with mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean and pianist Joseph Havlat.
My Orchestra Project: Isaac Shieh
On the joy of creating music from within an orchestra.
My Orchestra Project: Isaac Shieh
On the joy of creating music from within an orchestra.
Our Orchestra Project: Michelle Wood
Our Orchestra Project: Michelle Wood
Our Orchestra Project: Fabian Russell
On Mahler, mentoring and being more than just a performer.
Our Orchestra Project: Fabian Russell
On Mahler, mentoring and being more than just a performer.
Our Orchestra Project: Eliza Sdraulig
Community spirit and career development, from the cello section.
Our Orchestra Project: Eliza Sdraulig
Community spirit and career development, from the cello section.
In Conversation: Sharolyn Kimmorley
Learning to love opera from behind the piano.
In Conversation: Sharolyn Kimmorley
Learning to love opera from behind the piano.
Our Rehearsal Room: Ziggy and Miles Johnston
The guitarist brothers on playing together, how they program and remembering to have fun.
Our Rehearsal Room: Ziggy and Miles Johnston
The guitarist brothers on playing together, how they program and remembering to have fun.
Our Creative Process: Ensemble SIX-FOUR
On listening, pushing the boundaries, and finding new ways of being creative.
Our Creative Process: Ensemble SIX-FOUR
On listening, pushing the boundaries, and finding new ways of being creative.
Our Creative Process: Dots+Loops
Dots+Loops' founder Kieran Welch on fundraising, curation and learning to roll with the punches.
Our Creative Process: Dots+Loops
Dots+Loops' founder Kieran Welch on fundraising, curation and learning to roll with the punches.
Your Mentors: Tinalley String Quartet
Meet the newest Rehearsal Magazine mentors, Tinalley String Quartet!
Your Mentors: Tinalley String Quartet
Meet the newest Rehearsal Magazine mentors, Tinalley String Quartet!
St Georges' Concert Series: Corey Snoek
The roots, loss and revival of Australian fiddle music.
St Georges' Concert Series: Corey Snoek
The roots, loss and revival of Australian fiddle music.
In Conversation: Ensemble Three
Commissioning, finding time to rehearse and balancing performance and academia with Melbourne's Ensemble Three.
In Conversation: Ensemble Three
Commissioning, finding time to rehearse and balancing performance and academia with Melbourne's Ensemble Three.
Mentor Playlist: Josephine Vains
Solo cello, smooth jazz and a Rodgers and Hammerstein favourite.
Mentor Playlist: Josephine Vains
Solo cello, smooth jazz and a Rodgers and Hammerstein favourite.
Backstage Pass: Rehearsing Siegfried with Deborah Humble
Mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble takes us behind the scenes of Hong Kong Opera's Siegfried.
Backstage Pass: Rehearsing Siegfried with Deborah Humble
Mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble takes us behind the scenes of Hong Kong Opera's Siegfried.
Getting Creative With Percussion
Taking the leap into contemporary music and collaboration.
Getting Creative With Percussion
Taking the leap into contemporary music and collaboration.
My Rehearsal Room: Nicole Ng
Getting motivated when the last thing you want to do is practise!
My Rehearsal Room: Nicole Ng
Getting motivated when the last thing you want to do is practise!
In Conversation: Peter Knight, Australian Art Orchestra
The leader of the Australian Art Orchestra talks about being an artist and getting started in improvisation.
In Conversation: Peter Knight, Australian Art Orchestra
The leader of the Australian Art Orchestra talks about being an artist and getting started in improvisation.
Nailing Your Audition Interview Every Time
Getting through the hardest part of job-searching.
Nailing Your Audition Interview Every Time
Getting through the hardest part of job-searching.
My Rehearsal Room: Yunjia Liu
The joys of commissioning and performing new works, and the importance of sharing through music.
My Rehearsal Room: Yunjia Liu
The joys of commissioning and performing new works, and the importance of sharing through music.
In Conversation: Fiona Jopson, Soprano
An interview with Australian soprano, Fiona Jopson, following her role debut as Ariadne with OperaBox Perth.
In Conversation: Fiona Jopson, Soprano
An interview with Australian soprano, Fiona Jopson, following her role debut as Ariadne with OperaBox Perth.
Our Creative Process: Blanke Knochen Opera
Assistant editor Hannah Spracklan-Holl talks to Kate and James from BK Opera about their exciting new production of Carmen.
Our Creative Process: Blanke Knochen Opera
Assistant editor Hannah Spracklan-Holl talks to Kate and James from BK Opera about their exciting new production of Carmen.
Macedon Music Spotlight: May Lyon
Part four in our spotlight on the four young composers commissioned by Macedon Music to write a trio, performed by Syzygy Ensemble.
Macedon Music Spotlight: May Lyon
Part four in our spotlight on the four young composers commissioned by Macedon Music to write a trio, performed by Syzygy Ensemble.
In Conversation: Tinalley String Quartet
We had the great privilege of speaking with Tinalley String Quartet about their gorgeous program "Speak Less Than You Know", featuring acclaimed actor John Bell.
In Conversation: Tinalley String Quartet
We had the great privilege of speaking with Tinalley String Quartet about their gorgeous program "Speak Less Than You Know", featuring acclaimed actor John Bell.
Macedon Music Spotlight: Harry Sdraulig
Part three in our spotlight on the four young composers commissioned by Macedon Music to write a trio, performed by Syzygy Ensemble.
Macedon Music Spotlight: Harry Sdraulig
Part three in our spotlight on the four young composers commissioned by Macedon Music to write a trio, performed by Syzygy Ensemble.
Macedon Music Spotlight: Lisa Cheney
Part two in our spotlight on the four young composers commissioned by Macedon Music to write a trio, performed by Syzygy Ensemble.
Macedon Music Spotlight: Lisa Cheney
Part two in our spotlight on the four young composers commissioned by Macedon Music to write a trio, performed by Syzygy Ensemble.
Macedon Music Spotlight: Andrew Aronowicz
Part one in our spotlight on the four young composers commissioned by Macedon Music to write a trio, performed by Syzygy Ensemble.
Macedon Music Spotlight: Andrew Aronowicz
Part one in our spotlight on the four young composers commissioned by Macedon Music to write a trio, performed by Syzygy Ensemble.
Demystifying Music Technology: Wallander Solves The Case
(If you've never seen Kenneth Branagh in this role, just forget this title ever existed)
Demystifying Music Technology: Wallander Solves The Case
(If you've never seen Kenneth Branagh in this role, just forget this title ever existed)
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Our Creative Process: Ensemble Goldentree [Part III]
Wrapping up the week at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music Winterschool.
Our Creative Process: Ensemble Goldentree [Part III]
Wrapping up the week at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music Winterschool.
My Rehearsal Room: Clare Johnston
The Trials and Triumphs of Being a Female Composer.
My Rehearsal Room: Clare Johnston
The Trials and Triumphs of Being a Female Composer.
Demystifying Music Technology: Let's talk Sforzando!
Finding your Sforzando.
Demystifying Music Technology: Let's talk Sforzando!
Finding your Sforzando.
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Our Creative Process: Ensemble Goldentree [Part II]
On the moment when things begin to click.
Our Creative Process: Ensemble Goldentree [Part II]
On the moment when things begin to click.
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Our Creative Process: Ensemble Goldentree [Part I]
On the logisitics of being an "unusual ensemble".
Our Creative Process: Ensemble Goldentree [Part I]
On the logisitics of being an "unusual ensemble".
What I Learnt: La Mer Winter Intensive
Our Editor, Jess Crowe, recalls her experience attending the MMASS Winter Intensive with Dr Roy Howat, held on Saturday 25th June.
What I Learnt: La Mer Winter Intensive
Our Editor, Jess Crowe, recalls her experience attending the MMASS Winter Intensive with Dr Roy Howat, held on Saturday 25th June.
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Our Creative Process: Rubiks Collective [Part IV]
The final instalment of Rubiks Collective's creative process.
Our Creative Process: Rubiks Collective [Part IV]
The final instalment of Rubiks Collective's creative process.
Audition Success with Muv.ac
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Eoin Andersen, on his experience of the online service.
Audition Success with Muv.ac
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Eoin Andersen, on his experience of the online service.
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Our Creative Process: Rubiks Collective [Part III]
Concert promotion, and last minute rehearsals.
Our Creative Process: Rubiks Collective [Part III]
Concert promotion, and last minute rehearsals.
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Our Creative Process: Rubiks Collective [Part I]
In this series, Rubiks Collective take us through their process of preparing for, and putting on a concert.
Our Creative Process: Rubiks Collective [Part I]
In this series, Rubiks Collective take us through their process of preparing for, and putting on a concert.