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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.”
Lute Classics From Move Records
Lute classics are the feature on Move Records’ new release Walsingham. Australian lutenist Rosemary Hodgson takes an “intricately constructed musical journey exploring themes of mysticism and pilgrimage” in a story that goes back to the 11th century.
Musica Viva 2023 With Paul Kildea
Musica Viva has unveiled its 2023 program and it’s a crackerjack collection of music that is new and old, traditional and innovative, elaborated with theatre, multi-sensory experiences and elements of nature.
Jeremy Boulton Wins ‘The Mathy’
Congratulations to 23-year-old Jeremy Boulton winner of the Marianne Mathy Scholarship (‘The Mathy’).
Latest reviews
Album Review: Fable/Dennett/Move
Harpist Jacinta Dennett’s solo album Fable features the music of female Australian composers whose lives and work span more than six decades. highlighting the versatility of the harp and its long- overlooked potential as a solo instrument. Dennett is an able performer and makes a serious case for some pieces to garner more attention than they have in the past.
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.”