Hamish Upton’s Life at ANAM

Percussionist, Hamish Upton (NZ) has been at ANAM for three years. Over this time, he has been thrown into a wide variety Continue reading →

Alex MacDonald’s Swiss sojourn

ANAM violist Alex MacDonald (NZ) has just returned from attending the Lucerne Festival Academy. We caught up with him to Continue reading →

A chat with Sara Macliver

Sara Macliver’s teacher and inspiration was the brilliant Perth soprano and pianist Molly McGurk, the only performer ever to appear Continue reading →

Sounds of the Reef: A recital by Thea Rossen

Curated and performed by each of our musicians, ANAM Recitals are the product of their hard work, dedication and training. Continue reading →

Steve Davislim knows no boundaries

Steve Davislim’s career knows no boundaries. He sings in all the great venues of the world, and in all genres, Continue reading →

That’s what they say: working with maestro Simone Young

“ANAM is an extraordinary institution”, says Simone, “It’s intense, it’s demanding, it’s challenging and immensely rewarding to be involved with… Continue reading →

Behind every great singer is at least one good teacher

Lisa Gasteen (AO) is the Brisbane soprano who conquered the world’s opera houses singing the great Wagner and Verdi heroines. Continue reading →

Pat Brearley talks challenges, outdoor adventures & broken strings

Even though our musicians have been on a break from ANAM this last month,  it doesn’t mean they are taking Continue reading →