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In the fourth and final episode of Passing Notes, we sit down with the Australian Youth Orchestra’s own CEO, Kimbali Harding. A highly accomplished pianist, violinist and conductor, Kimbali is now recognised as one of Australia’s foremost musical educators and artistic leaders. This episode dives into Kimbali’s journey as young musician pursuing a career as a concert pianist overseas, returning to…
In the third episode of Passing Notes, we sit down with Australian oboist Joshua Oates. Now Principal Oboe with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and regular soloist and chamber musician, Josh has quickly become recognised as one of Australia’s foremost wind players. This episode explores Josh’s journey as a student both in Australia and overseas, challenges he has faced in adopting his primary…
In the second episode of Passing Notes, we sit down with Australian violinist Sophie Rowell. Currently Artistic Director of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Sophie has firmly carved her legacy as one of Australia’s foremost artistic leaders, having previously held positions in the Australian String Quartet and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as Concertmaster. The episode explores Sophie’s…
In the first episode of Passing Notes, we sit down with Australian harpist Jessica Fotinos. Now Principal Harp with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Jessica’s artistic practice has taken her across the globe, living and performing in Germany, completing residencies in Canada and France, and even joining a new orchestra in China as their first ever Principal Harpist. The episode dives into…
In 'Between Worlds', ACO Principal Cellist Timo-Veikko “Tipi” Valve joins AYO Momentum Ensemble for two concerts this November at UKARIA in the Adelaide Hills and ACO on the Pier in Sydney. In conversation with Momentum Ensemble violinist and AYO Media and Communication Fellow Julia Hill, Tipi shares how the program reflects his journey between Finland and Australia. Featuring works like Jaako…
The Question Of Privilege: In Conversation With Lauren McCormick and Zinia Chan In her own words, Maddie Hammond is a Perth-based ‘composer, trumpet player, music educator, and above all music enthusiast’. In January 2023, Maddie was one of three participants of the Words About Music program at AYO National Music Camp. During camp, (between writing program notes, devising blog posts, presenting at…
New Music Part 2: In Conversation with Anne Cawrse, Phillip Cullen and Nick Kyrikakis In her own words, Maddie Hammond is a Perth-based ‘composer, trumpet player, music educator, and above all music enthusiast’. In January 2023, Maddie was one of three participants of the Words About Music program at AYO National Music Camp. During camp, (between writing program notes, devising blog posts,…
New Music Part 1: In Conversation with Conductors Umberto Clerici and James Judd In her own words, Maddie Hammond is a Perth-based ‘composer, trumpet player, music educator, and above all music enthusiast’. In January 2023, Maddie was one of three participants of the Words About Music program at AYO National Music Camp. During camp, (between writing program notes, devising blog posts, presenting…
What can producing an orchestral concert teach you about engineering a live punk rock show? In today’s episode we chat to musician, sound engineer, and Sound Production alumna, Olivia Aquilina. Coming from a background of producing live gigs in Adelaide, Oliva talks to us about about what it’s like to come to an AYO program without possessing a classical music background, working in collaboration,…
Have you ever wondered how our musicians deal with the challenges of approaching difficult repertoire? We sat down with AYO flautist, Jemima Drews, and AYO flute tutor, Lisa-Maree Amos to talk a little bit about how they tackled Debussy’s notoriously tricky “Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune” (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) earlier this year at our Autumn Music Camp. We'd like to acknowledge…
