Tokyo-born and Melbourne-raised violinist Kyla Matsuura-Miller talks about winning the 2021 Freedman Classical Fellowship, BIPOC representation in music and those necessary awkward moments...Since graduating from the ANAM in 2018, violinist Kyl

Catherine Haridy: The new Australian Music Centre CEO

May 23rd, 2022 34m 31s

Newly appointed CEO of the Australian Music Centre, Catherine Haridy talks about publishing rights, giving music a longer lifespan and being more ‘popular’.Cath manages and has been A&R for some of Australia's most successful artists. Prior to

Eliza Shephard: Hatched Associate Artist 2022

May 16th, 2022 41m 3s

Emerging flautist, educator and researcher Eliza Shephard talks about growing up regionally, the extended flute, her bold recording project and being Ensemble Offspring’s 2022 Hatched Associate Artist.Eliza Shephard is a vibrant performer and f

Julian Day: Infamous broadcaster speaks from abroad

May 16th, 2022 44m 37s

UK-based Australian composer, artist, and writer/broadcaster Julian day talks about reconsidering classical music traditions, interactive music and his studies overseas.Julian Day treats sound as a powerful socio-political agent. Since 2007 the

Jane Sheldon: Soprano turns composer

May 9th, 2022 38m 25s

Treasured Australian-American soprano and composer Jane Sheldon talks about transitioning from performer to composer and NOT composing a masterpiece.As both soprano and composer, Jane Sheldon creates and performs exploratory chamber music, and

Daniella Strasfogel: New music trends

May 9th, 2022 41m 8s

Berlin violinist, performer and music mediator Daniella Strasfogel talks about musical identities, music for children and international new music trends. Through her years of development as an artist, Daniella has consistently sought to deepen

Nardi Simpson: Inspiring First Nations voice

May 1st, 2022 41m 41s

Yuwaalaraay storyteller, performer and composer Nardi Simpson talks about First Nations voices and musical perspectives, and being Ensemble Offspring's 2021 composer in residence.Nardi Simpson's early music training at the Eora Centre in Redfer

Jodie Blackshaw: Gender equity & colourful concert bands

May 1st, 2022 43m 26s

Specialist windband composer, music educator and equality advocate Jodie Blackshaw talks about growing up as a female composer and her mission to share diverse wind band programs.Jodie grew up in the south-east of rural Australia and formed a v

Introducing The Offcast

Mar 15th, 2022 3m 34s

The Offcast is a podcast by Sydney's new music group Ensemble Offspring, and hosted by Artistic Director and international percussion powerhouse Claire Edwardes. In these punchy and upbeat interviews, Claire chats to musical pioneers from close

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