MURPHY interview
Interview of Graeme Murphy AO, conduted by Philippe Charluet during the making of The Australian Ballet MURPHY (circa 2018), a tribute celebrating his 50 years in dance. MURPHY Review Video Tabs above MURPHY trailer (TAB) …
ContinueInterviews on Kristian Fredrikson
A close collaborator to Graeme Murphy and Janet Vernon all the way from their early days, Kristian Fredrikson had a prodigious talent in designing costumes and sets for the stage. His work was acclaimed for its …
ContinueRumours Interview (1979)
“Why don’t you just dance?” – an interview with Graeme Murphy during the making of Rumours (1979) when Sydney Dance Company was still called the Dance Company of NSW
ContinueMurphy’s New York interview (1981)
A short interview with Graeme Murphy during Sydney Dance Company very first American season (the photographer in the opening montage is Branco Gaica). Known for its risk-taking repertoire, the Company made its American debut at …
ContinueConversation with Graeme Murphy (2005)
An interview conducted by Philippe Charluet, originally made to contextualise Graeme Murphy’s new work GRAND (2005); but the conversation went on of course, Graeme always contributing interesting insights on diverse subjects.
ContinueFrank van Straten interview (2001)
Frank van Straten AM passed away on 19 April 2024. He was a celebrated Australian performing arts historian, author and former director of the Performing Arts Museum at the Arts Centre, Melbourne. In recognition of …
ContinueMurphy on TIVOLI (2001)
An interview with Graeme Murphy AO, conducted at the Australian Ballet during the making of TIVOLI just prior to its premiere in 2001 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. Great insights on the making of this …
ContinueIva Davies interviews
An audio interview with Iva Davies, the front man and musical creative force, that lead the band Icehouse to an amazing 28 platinum albums, eight top 10 albums and over thirty Top 40 singles. Iva …
ContinueConversation with Graeme Murphy and Janet Vernon (2019)
Intimate talk, hosted by former Australian Ballet’s artistic director, David McAllister, with Graeme Murphy and Janet Vernon. David discusses the creation of Nutcracker – The Story of Clara (created in 1992 with many revivals), how this …
ContinueCarl Vine interview on Piano Sonata
In this episode of CLIBURN MASTERPIECE, host Buddy Bray explores Carl Vine’s Sonata No. 1 – a work he composed for Graeme Murphy’s work Piano Sonata in 1991) – with insights from the music composer …
ContinueAkira Isogawa on making costumes (2011)
Behind the scenes of Graeme Murphy’s Romeo & Juliet for The Australian Ballet, we take a closer look at the costumes designed by Akira Isogawa (interviews with Akira and Graeme Murphy). Akira also designed the …
ContinueConversation with Gerard Manion (2011)
Conversation with Gerard Manion, set designer, conducted by Philippe Charluet whilst making a documentary on the making of Graeme Murphy’s Romeo and Juliet for The Australian ballet. Videos Tab above: highlights from Graeme Murphy’s Romeo …
ContinueOne Plus One Murphy interview (2012)
ABC TV One Plus One , a weekly long-form interview show talking with Graeme Murphy
ContinueRiley Lee interview
Riley Lee talks about about how he began in 1970, his instrument, tradition and his music. Riley played the shakuhachi in the first act of Graeme Murphy’s Air and Other Invisible Forces (1999) Hear his music …
ContinueSouth Korea Interview (2015)
The INNERview: part of a story behind the making of GISELLE (2015) for the Sth Korea’s Universal Ballet with an interview conducted by Kang Yena with Graeme Murphy. Interview continues on Videos Tab above
ContinueBradley Chatfield – dancer
Descendant of the Kamilaroi people, Bradley Chatfield has a broad career of more than 30 years in the arts including many years as an acclaimed international contemporary dancer before moving into management and executive roles. …
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