AboutClaire Matthews, Author at The Creative Issue
Brisbane Music Festival Streamed Series with Alex Raineri
June 6, 2020 | Claire MatthewsThe third Brisbane Music Festival, curated by pianist Alex Raineri, will be presented in 2020 as an entirely digital series.
Percussionist Claire Edwardes Keeps her Beat in Iso
June 4, 2020 | Claire MatthewsFrom presenting digital studio concerts, to performing on Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, percussionist Claire Edwardes has been keeping her beat.
We Will Rise: Topology Announce Album of Resilience
May 31, 2020 | Claire MatthewsInnovative indie quintet Topology have announced their 16th album, We Will Rise, will be an anthem of resilience.
Katie Noonan on her New Album ‘The Sweetest Taboo’ and Iso-Life
May 26, 2020 | Claire MatthewsFive-time ARIA award-winning songwriter, Katie Noonan has released her 20th album The Sweetest Taboo during isolation.
Karin Schaupp Day in the Life
May 15, 2020 | Claire MatthewsKarin Schaupp is an internationally acclaimed classical guitarist, known for her unique stage presence and passionate performances.
Southern Cross Soloists’ Tania Frazer: Day in the Life
May 10, 2020 | Claire MatthewsSouthern Cross Soloists are a chamber ensemble of Australia’s leading musicians known for their musical excellence.
QSO to Perform with Birds of Tokyo in 2021
April 29, 2020 | Claire MatthewsQSO and Birds of Tokyo will perform together in 2021 in a euphoric celebration for QSO, emerging from the dark tunnel of isolation into the sunshine.
Orava Quartet Day in the Life: Karol Kowalik
April 28, 2020 | Claire MatthewsThe Orava Quartet is establishing their name in the Australian and international chamber music scene as passionate and engaging performers.
Day In the Life of Ensemble Q: Trish O’Brien & Paul Dean
April 24, 2020 | Claire MatthewsHow are Brisbane’s classical musicians coping without concerts? We asked Ensemble Q to fill us in.
Topology Top Up Online Teaches Music from Home
April 22, 2020 | Claire MatthewsAs leaders in musical creativity, composition and education, Topology have launched their Top Up Online program for schools and artists during COVID-19.
#MusicforMateship: Call for Musicians to Play your Part on Anzac Day
April 12, 2020 | Claire MatthewsMusicians across Australia and New Zealand are banding together to perform the Last Post on their driveways at 6am on Anzac Day, April 25, with #MusicforMateship.
The Australian Ballet launches free 2020 Digital Season
April 11, 2020 | Claire MatthewsThe Australian Ballet has launched their free cinematic-quality digital season, bringing their performances to home viewers.
Day in the Life: Alastair Tomkins
April 11, 2020 | Claire MatthewsCreatives are being pushed to adapt and reinvent during COVID-19, including multi-skillset creative Alastair Tomkins.
You Can’t Stop the Music: QSO Online Performances
April 5, 2020 | Claire MatthewsEven COVID-19 can’t stop the Queensland Symphony Orchestra from making music, so tune in to their socials for QSO online performances by artists in their homes.