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The Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address 2022
The annual Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address for 2022, this year’s speakers were the pre-eminent didgeridoo player, composer, instrumentalist and vocalist William Barton and music educator and researcher Dr Anita Collins who spoke of the importance of First Nations culture and music education as central topics in Australian new music discourse.
Screen Music Awards Winners 2022
The Screen Music Awards winners for 2022 have been announced by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), The composers are a mix of established and first-time winners whose music has enhanced the impact of productions across small and large screens.
Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition Announces Competitors
Musica Viva Australia’s Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition finalists comprise fourteen ensembles from around the world.
Paul Lowin Prizes 2022 Announced
Composers Paul Dean and Elliott Gyger have been announced as the recipients of the 2022 Paul Lowin Prizes.
Nigel Westlake Receives Award
Revered Australian composer and conductor Nigel Westlake will receive the Distinguished Services to the Australian Screen Award at the 2022 Screen Music Awards, APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC) announced to
New Release From Víkingur Ólafsson
The celebrated Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has released a new double album From Afar on the Deutsche Grammophon label, described as a “window into his musical life story.”
Latest reviews
Concert Review: Rays of Light/ Choir of St James’/ Nelson/Knox
“A beautifully curated and concise program which examined its theme from many angles and performance styles with exemplary choral singing.”
Album Review: The Dying Sun/ Move Records
The Dying Sun … has very finely crafted moments from an undoubtedly sure compositional pen.