Iain Grandage is one of Australia’s most highly regarded collaborative artists. His Dances with devils percussion concerto was composed for Claire Edwardes. Read more.
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Australian-Chinese conductor, Dane Lam, is Principal Conductor of the Xi’an Symphony Orchestra. Operatically, he enjoys a close relationship with London’s Opera Holland Park and companies including Opera Queensland, Opera Australia and Scottish Opera. In early 2023, he was appointed Music Director of the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra.
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The only Australian to win the ‘APRA Art Music Award for Excellence by an Individual’ three times, Claire leaps between her role as Artistic Director of Ensemble Offspring and performances with all of the Australian and New Zealand orchestras plus numerous European orchestras. Read more.
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The Australian-American pianist Edward Neeman has performed across five continents. Critics have lauded him as a ‘true artist’ with ‘an excellent technique’ who ‘isn’t afraid to put a distinctive stamp on whatever he touches, without resorting to mannerism.’
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One of Australia’s leading violinists, Kirsten Williams has performed widely as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician, in concert and on ABC radio. In 2019, she was appointed Concertmaster of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.
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Meet Connor D’Netto: fast-rising, award-winning Australian composer and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s inaugural Composer in Connection in 2023.
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Chloe Lankshear shares her approach to art-song, her perspective on Australian chamber music and her love of Canberra.
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Chamber Classics: WatercoloursCSO 2022Llewellyn Four: Infinite PossibilitiesPeople
The musical worlds of Leah Curtis and Connor D’Netto
Hugh Robertson dispels the myth of the lone composer-genius in conversation with international composer Leah Curtis (a Canberra export) and Connor D’Netto, whose influences span classical, opera, electronic and pop sounds.
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Markiyan Melnychenko reflects on the nuances of Sibelius’ D minor violin concerto and his own musical journey in conversation with Jessica Cottis.
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Acclaimed Australian pianist Kristian Chong shares insights into his musical journey ahead of his return to the Llewellyn Hall mainstage.