Solo well-read – stark worlds and beautiful soundscapes

Kynan Robinson’s composition ‘Solo in Red’ is being performed at the 2012 Melbourne Writers Festival. Read Festival Director Steve Grimwade’s insights into why he likes to program events combining text and music.

CD Release – Christopher Hale’s Sylvan Coda

“…even when I’m playing other music that may stylistically sound different, I am striving for the feeling of Flamenco. The way it moves, the rhythmic depth, the dynamics, the gravity. It informs every part of my artistic life.”

Friday Video: Scott Tinkler on music, improvisation and Panda

Hear Scott Tinkler talk about his musical journey, improvisation and the Australian Art Orchestra. Oh, and the panda is explained as well.

Award winning production features visceral score by Peter Knight

A sudden noise that wakes you in the night. A shadowy movement glimpsed down a darkened alley. The sensation that there might be someone in the room with you. Waiting. Conjured into life by Tamara Saulwick’s riveting solo performance and Peter Knight’s visceral score.

Who’s Tinkling in the Sandpit?

‘…we might fall on our arses once or twice, but it’s often when you’re searching that the best things happen…’

Friday Video: Inform for jazz quartet and acrobat

Fran Swinn’s composition — Inform — for Jazz quartet and acrobat, featuring Eugene Ball — trumpet, Fran Swinn — guitar, Tamara Murphy — double bass, […] Read More

NPR: Interview with Linda Oh

Title: ‘Initial Here’: Jazz Musician Linda Oh Plays Out Her Heritage Publication: NPR (National Public Radio) in the USA Date: 8 July 2012 Read the […] Read More

The Vampires in an Alley – a post-gig gig

With some colourful street art as a backdrop, The Vampires give a dimly-lit alleyway and a small group of passers-by a special performance of ‘All […] Read More

Interview: Alex Pertout and Nilusha Dassenaike – Moments In Time

For a creative soul, there is no point in a recording of ‘covers’ or ‘standards’ unless it is treated personally, there needs to be that unique approach which will make it yours to present.

Review: Saveja – Belinda Woods and Mary Doumany

Free, open, lulling, gorgeous are the first words that come to mind on hearing this recording. It’s a series of duets for flute and harp, the flute player is Belinda Woods, the harpist is Mary Doumany.