AYO Podcast - Timo-Veikko Valve and Julia Hill Explore Music Across Continents (00:18:23)
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 convers...
AYO Podcast – The Question Of Privilege: In Conversation With Lauren McCormick and Zinia Chan (00:35:53)
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 enthus...
AYO Podcast – New Music Part 2: In Conversation with Anne Cawrse, Phillip Cullen and Nick Kyrikakis (00:32:46)
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 ...
AYO Podcast – New Music Part 1: In Conversation with Umberto Clerici and James Judd (00:33:22)
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 enthu...
Worlds Apart: From Nirvana to Mozart | Olivia Aquilina (00:22:50)
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.
Comi...
Facing Challenges (00:12:53)
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 lit...
My Introduction to Classical (00:13:18)
What was that first piece you heard that made you love classical music? What does the music mean to you now and how can we make it accessible to more audiences? We asked the next generation of young m...
Tricks of the Trade | Orchestral Managing with Elissa Seed and Warren Lenthall (00:10:34)
For our third and final mini-series exploring tricks of the trade and what it takes to be a multi-faceted artist in the 21st century we had a glimpse into the world of orchestral managing.
What kind ...
Tricks of the Trade | Sound Recording with Haig Burnell and Nathan Walton (00:08:12)
On our second part of this mini series on forging a multi-faceted career as an artist, we spoke to two industry specialists about sound production, musical recording and creating the experience of a c...
Tricks of the Trade | Musical Communication with Phillip Sametz and Katy Rogers-Davies (00:15:14)
Forging a multi-faceted career as an artist in the 21st century requires a broad understanding of the arts sector, from putting on a production to gathering an audience.
We chatted to two experts in ...
Bringing Chamber Music to Regional Australia | Frances Evans (00:16:43)
On the latest episode of the podcast we welcomed AYO violin alumna Frances Evans, who is set to host the inaugural Warren Chamber Music Festival in the Central West of NSW. The festival will feature a...
Meet the AYO Episode 27 | Weber’s ‘Der Freischütz’ Overture, with Miriam Cooney (00:15:12)
In our next episode of the AYO podcast we chatted to oboist Miriam Cooney about a memorable performance from National Music Camp earlier this year — Weber’s ‘Der Freischütz’ Overture. The German opera...
Meet the AYO Episode 26 | Arensky's Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, with Adrian Biemmi (00:25:00)
On the latest episode of the AYO podcast, violinist Adrian Biemmi chats to us about his favourite memory on an AYO program. Last year at National Music Camp 2019, the Weiss Chamber Orchestra performed...
Meet the AYO Episode 25 | Francesca Masel, cellist and Rachel Kelly, tubist. (00:10:44)
Being part of an orchestra at AYO National Music Camp can be both rewarding and exhausting, playing all kinds of new repertoire in a fast-paced environment. We caught up with two participants from cam...
Meet the AYO Episode 24 | Tzelaw Chan, conductor (00:06:11)
We caught up with internationally celebrated conductor Tzelaw Chan to hear his perspective on the Australian music scene, and working with AYO musicians at National Music Camp.
We'd like to acknowled...
Meet the AYO Episode 23 | Lachlan Skipworth, composer and Greg Barrett, photographer. (00:14:50)
Last month, Momentum Ensemble premiered a newly commissioned work by composer Lachlan Skipworth and photographer Greg Barrett. We caught up with them both on the AYO podcast to discuss their creative ...
Meet the AYO Episode 22 | Holly Harrison, composer (00:21:31)
A unique part of touring overseas is having the opportunity to share Australian music with the rest of the world. Today AYO will perform Sydney-based composer Holly Harrison’s ‘Frumious’ at the Nation...
Meet the AYO Episode 21 | Daniel Carter, conductor (00:07:46)
What is the role of an Associate Conductor? We caught up with Daniel Carter to find out more about his role in preparing the orchestra, and the process of passing the baton to the next conductor.
Meet the AYO Episode 20 | Words About Music Feature: Josh Winestock, composer (00:21:53)
Josh Winestock recently completed his composition studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is a member of new music group ‘Spiral’. Words About Music participant Stella Joseph-Jarecki sat dow...
Meet the AYO Episode 19 | Words About Music Feature: Rhys Little, composer (00:18:23)
Rhys Little is currently studying composition at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and has worked with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. Words About Music participant Stella ...
Meet the AYO Episode 18 | Words About Music Feature: Tom Misson, composer (00:19:26)
Tom Misson is a composer from Tasmania who has had his music played on ABC Classic FM and performed by the Hobart Wind Symphony. Words About Music participant Stella Joseph-Jarecki sat down with Tom t...
Meet the AYO Episode 17 | Words About Music Feature: On Falla (00:23:03)
An introduction to Manuel de Falla’s much-loved ballet score 'The Three-Cornered Hat', featuring a performance of Suite No.2, live from AYO National Music Camp 2019.
Written and Produced: Christopher...
Meet the AYO Episode 16 | Words About Music Feature: Bringing Back the Melody (00:19:58)
During National Music Camp, Christopher Healey, fellow composer and member of the Words About Music team, met with composer Melody Eötvös to discuss her music, the business of composing and the future...
Meet the AYO Episode 15 | Words About Music Feature: The Question of Balance (00:25:20)
In conversation with Anna Goldsworthy.
Many aspiring musicians make more than music. Anna Goldsworthy, one of the artists-in-residence at National Music Camp in 2019, manages many simultaneous career...
Meet the AYO Episode 14 | Words About Music Feature: What every trumpeter should know... (00:27:11)
Two tremendous Australian trumpet players took part in National Music Camp 2019 – David Elton, principal trumpet in the London Symphony Orchestra, was Artist-in-Residence, and Brent Grapes, his counte...