One of Australia's most celebrated contemporary composers, Elena Kats-Chernin, opens the door to her creative world in this exclusive studio conversation.
Born in Tashkent and now a defining voice in Australian classical music, Elena has composed everything from intimate solo piano pieces to sweeping orchestral works – performed by leading ensembles worldwide. Academy Travel's Dr Lauren Mackay goes inside the studio with Elena to explore her creative process and the stories behind her remarkable body of work.
Elena is also the featured artists on Academy Travel's Sydney Opera Tour this coming October. Find out more: https://academytravel.com.au/sydney-opera-tour-on-stage-and-beyond-october-2026
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