Rising star: Elizabeth Younan
With a commission from Musica Viva under her belt and now bound for the Curtis Institute of Music, the young composer discusses her musical tenets, the influence of mentor Carl Vine, and The Wiggles.
June 21, 2018
Grace Clifford returns to Oz
We talk to the Australian violinist, who won the ABC Young Performers Award at 16, about coming home for a string of concerts and debuts.
May 22, 2018
Rising Star: Guitarist Andrey Lebedev
The Moscow-born, Adelaide-raised guitarist reflects on his earliest musical memories, recalls performing in Julian Bream’s shed, and passes on tips for any recently graduated musicians.
April 27, 2018
Rising Star: Rose Kavanagh
Fresh from winning 3MBS’s The Talent, the Australian violinist discusses her musical heroes, how she focuses on taking advantage of opportunities in the present, and what it means to be a good musician.
March 8, 2018
Rising Star: Conductor Patrick Burns
Winner of the 2017 Hephzibah Tintner Conducting Fellowship, the hornist started conducting by accident. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 30, 2017
Rising Star: Bass Adrian Tamburini
The Aussie bass triumphed at the 2017 Opera Awards, giving him the opportunity to hone his craft abroad. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 19, 2017
Rising Star: Cellist Caleb Wong
He's toured Australia in a quartet of siblings, chased dreams to Israel, and this year performs Messiaen with Simone Young.
May 18, 2017
Rising Star: Soprano Zoe Drummond
She may never get to be Mary Poppins, but thanks to a lot of hard work and competition success she will fly to the Big Apple. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 30, 2017
Rising Star: Violist Stefanie Farrands
From Hobart to Berlin, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Principal shares her hopes, inspirations and passions. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 23, 2016
Rising Star: Bright, young countertenor Nicholas Tolputt
Before heading for pastures new, the singer talks coping with anxiety, paying the rent and people he’d love to work with. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2016
Rising Star: Sydney Symphony Orchestra flautist Stephanie Vici
The young Aussie’s studies have taken her overseas. Back on home soil, she’s landed a plum part in the SSO Fellowship programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 12, 2016
Meet one of the Australian World Orchestra’s youngest
Ahead of their 2016 concerts, Jonathan Bekes explains his tips to get ahead and his love affair with Jacqueline Du Pré. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 16, 2016
Rising Star: Campbell Diamond
The 23-year-old guitarist from Canberra has just won one of Europe’s most prestigious prizes. We take a look at his future plans. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 9, 2015