42 episodes

ANAM is dedicated to the training of the most exceptional young classical musicians from Australia and New Zealand. It is a place in which young musicians fulfil their potential as music leaders, distinguished by their skill, imagination and courage, and by their determined contribution to a vibrant music culture.

ANAM Musicians share the stage with the world’s finest artists, performing in over 180 concerts and events in venues across Australia. Alumni work in orchestras and chamber ensembles around the world, performing as soloists, contributing to educating the next generation of musicians, and winning major national and international awards.

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ANAM is dedicated to the training of the most exceptional young classical musicians from Australia and New Zealand. It is a place in which young musicians fulfil their potential as music leaders, distinguished by their skill, imagination and courage, and by their determined contribution to a vibrant music culture.

ANAM Musicians share the stage with the world’s finest artists, performing in over 180 concerts and events in venues across Australia. Alumni work in orchestras and chamber ensembles around the world, performing as soloists, contributing to educating the next generation of musicians, and winning major national and international awards.

    Paavali Jumppanen speaks with Annie McLoughlin about George Crumb on 3CR

    Paavali Jumppanen speaks with Annie McLoughlin about George Crumb on 3CR

    Paavali Jumppanen speaks with 3CR Community Radio about the amazing performances at the end of year ANAM chamber music festival, The Innovative Spirit of George Crumb.

    • 12 min
    Vanhal's Double Bass Concerto (Ep 8, 2021)

    Vanhal's Double Bass Concerto (Ep 8, 2021)

    Episode 8, 2021: Vanhal’s Double Bass Concerto
    Friday 5 November 2021

    Since the mid-18th century, the double bass has evolved considerably. One of the most prolific composers that are known for his Double Bass Concerto is Bohemian-born Johann Baptist Vanhal. During his time, there were different models of the double bass which made the degree of standardisation for the instrument a lot lower than it is today. Vanhal was writing for double basses tuned in the Viennese style, which is significantly different from the current-day style of tuning.

    The difference in configuration was one of the biggest challenges Ben Saffir (double bass, NSW) had to overcome when he was preparing for his first ANAM recital in 2020. In this episode of ANAM Radio, Ben talks to ANAM Music Librarian Phil Lambert about everything we need to know about the double bass and his own double bass created by Romeo Gabute in the Philippines in the mid-20th century.

    The performance video featured in this episode of ANAM Radio is from Ben’s 2020 Recital in the Musica Viva studios in Sydney, NSW.

    To watch Ben's performance, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tp36cbf1Mk&list=PLbdnd7x5ydRe5IjD5fW0--WZZmey7832f&index=1

    • 11 min
    Boulanger's Trois morceaux pour piano(Ep 7 2021)

    Boulanger's Trois morceaux pour piano(Ep 7 2021)

    Episode 7, 2021: Boulanger’s Trios morceaux pour piano
    Wednesday 20 October 2021

    Some might say that French composer Lili Boulanger could have done more in her lifetime if she did not die far too young at 24. Nevertheless, it is no doubt she was able to live a productive and colourful life in 20th century Europe. Hailing from an extraordinary family, Boulanger grew up with a father who was a musician, a princess for a mother, and an equally talented sister who was later recognised as one of the greatest female composers and music pedagogue, Nadia Boulanger. In 1913, Lili Boulanger became the first woman to ever win the prestigious Prix de Rome where she was awarded a year of artistic residency in the Medicci estate.

    It was during this residency that she composed her Trios morceaux pour piano or Three pieces for piano performed by ANAM pianist Hannah Pike (QLD) in her 2020 recital. According to Hannah, Boulanger is a very precise and detailed composer. When studying the pieces for her recital, she learned that Boulanger knew exactly what she wanted and was clear about how her music should be played. However, that did not make it easier for Hannah as Boulanger’s rich impressionistic harmonies asks the musician to play with a lot of density and control.

    This episode of ANAM Radio is accompanied by Hannah’s recital video of her performance of Boulanger’s work last year. Hannah’s performance won her the ADFAS Yarra Prize for the Most Outstanding Program in an ANAM Recital. To watch Hannah's recital, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSzhm0psXg4&list=PLbdnd7x5ydRd7-ANQQkJmed2HSGRsyrF-&index=9

    • 10 min
    Brahms' Horn Trio (Ep 6 2021)

    Brahms' Horn Trio (Ep 6 2021)

    Episode 6, 2021: Brahms’ Horn Trio
    Friday 8 October 2021

    German composer Johannes Brahms’ Horn Trio is a unique contribution to chamber repertoire written originally for violin, piano and horn. Composed in 1865 after the his mother’s death, the piece is both nostalgic and melancholic interwoven with extra-melodic details of lullabies Brahms’ mother used to sing for him.

    This week, ANAM Music Librarian Phil Lambert talks to ANAM horn player Tim Allen-Ankins (QLD) about his experience performing this piece for his ANAM recital last year. Tim, who plays with a Modern Valve Horn, shares with us how he attempted to imitate the sounds of an Old Forest Horn which was the original instrument Brahms used when he wrote this composition.

    Tim’s efforts truly paid off as he received the 2020 St Silas Prize for the Most Outstanding Performance in an ANAM Recital for his performance. The video that is featured with this ANAM Radio episode is from Tim Allen-Ankins’ recital last year which was recorded in Queensland with fellow ANAM musicians, Claire Weatherhead (violin, QLD) and Amanda Pang (piano, QLD).

    To watch the video, click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-2QQXZY2S4&list=PLbdnd7x5ydRe5IjD5fW0--WZZmey7832f&index=16

    • 11 min
    Hindemith's Kammermusik (Ep 5 2021)

    Hindemith's Kammermusik (Ep 5 2021)

    Episode 5, 2021: Hindemith’s Kammermusik no. 1
    Wednesday 22 September 2021

    Born in Hanau, Germany in 1895, Paul Hindemith was cultivated as violist, violinist, pianist and percussionist. He was also “one of the most practical, but also the most overlooked composers of the last century.” Considered an avant-garde composer in the 20s, Hindemith’s Kammermusik no.1 features twelve solo instruments and reflects its composer’s Dadaist response to chamber music.

    In this episode of ANAM Radio, ANAM’s Head of Piano, Timothy Young (Margaret Johnson Chair of Piano) talks to Phil Lambert (ANAM’s Music librarian) about how he first came about Paul Hindemith and his works, and some of the things that he has learned about how to write music from the prolific musician and composer.

    • 14 min
    ANAM Radio Special Part II (Ep 4, 2021)

    ANAM Radio Special Part II (Ep 4, 2021)

    Episode 4, 2021: ANAM Radio Special Part II
    Monday 21 June 2021

    “ANAM is really interested in the person, as well as the musician.”-Thea Rossen (percussion, 2016)

    In the second part of the ANAM Radio Special, alumna Thea Rossen, and current musicians Rachel Lau, Nathan Gatenby and Noah Rudd share fun anecdotes about their ANAM auditions and share hot tips on what to expect on the ANAM application process.

    Thea also chats with her former teacher Peter Neville, and other ANAM faculty members Virginia Taylor and Damien Eckersley about what kind of musicians ANAM is looking for.

    Applications for ANAM’s 2022 Program are now open! Visit www.anam.com.au/training for more information.

    • 10 min

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