Podcast by Australian Youth Orchestra
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June 22, 2026
Passing Notes: An AYO Podcast | Sophie Rowell
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 extraordinary journey across her career as a renowned chamber musician, concertmaster, and now artistic director, how professional life in Australia has compared to her experiences working overseas, and the ways her career has shaped her passion for teaching. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Created by harpist-composer and 2026 AYO Media & Communication Fellow, Passing Notes is a podcast which aims to demystify, debunk and explore the diversity of a career in classical music performance. As young performers in Australia, there can often be the idea of a ‘right way’ to go about pursing a successful career in classical performance—a formula or ‘golden path’ which young musicians might feel pressure to conform to. Throughout this miniseries, we learn how in reality, no two pathways look the same. By entering the worlds of some of Australia’s leading performers and artistic thinkers, we hear about what their journey has looked like navigating a career in classical performance. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Music included in this episode: “Assez vif, très rythmé” No. 2 from String Quartet in F Major, M.35 by Maurice Ravel (1903). Australian String Quartet (ASQ: Sophie Rowell, violin; Anne Horton, violin; Sally Boud, viola; Rachel Johnston, cello), (2012). “Andantino, doucement expressif” No. 3 from String Quartet in G Minor, Op.10, L.85 by Claude Debussy (1893). Australian String Quartet (ASQ: Sophie Rowell, violin; Anne Horton, violin; Sally Boud, viola; Rachel Johnston, cello), (2012).
June 9, 2026
Passing Notes: An AYO Podcast | Jessica Fotinos
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 Jessica’s experiences developing her craft here in Australia, her interest in contemporary music, living and working overseas, and what things have been like returning home. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Created by harpist-composer and 2026 AYO Media & Communication Fellow, Passing Notes is a podcast which aims to demystify, debunk and explore the diversity of a career in classical music performance. As young performers in Australia, there can often be the idea of a ‘right way’ to go about pursing a successful career in classical performance—a formula or ‘golden path’ which young musicians might feel pressure to conform to. Throughout this miniseries, we learn how in reality, no two pathways look the same. By entering the worlds of some of Australia’s leading performers and artistic thinkers, we hear about what their journey has looked like navigating a career in classical performance. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Music included in this episode: “Composition with Red, Yellow and Blue” No. 7 from Mondrian Interiors by Stuart Greenbaum (2007). Jessica Fotinos, solo harp; musicians of the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), (2016). “Vienna, 1886” No. 3 from The Lost Art of Letter Writing by Brett Dean (2006). Frank Peter Zimmermann, solo violin; Jonathan Nott, conductor; Sydney Symphony Orchestra, (2013). 9 Candles for Dark Nights by Stuart Greenbaum (2005). Jessica Fotinos, harp, (2016). “Composition Chequerboard, Dark Colours” No. 5 from Mondrian Interiors by Stuart Greenbaum (2007). Musicians of the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), (2016).
December 3, 2025
AYO Podcast - Timo-Veikko Valve and Julia Hill Explore Music Across Continents
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 Kuusisto’s 'Wiima', Tipi hopes to transport audiences to the stark beauty of a Finnish winter while celebrating Australia’s open, creative musical culture that has shaped his artistry over 20 years. He discusses the collaborative nature of directing from the cello, curating pieces to spark fresh perspectives, and encourages young musicians to find their own voice and embrace freedom in music-making. Tipi looks forward to learning from AYO musicians during this exciting week of discovery and performance.
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