Dusk & Dawn Amy Dickson, Sony Classics 88725479572 Sydney born saxophonist Amy Dickson’s latest CD release Dusk & Dawn won for her the title of Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2013 Classical Brit Awards. This was the first Classical Brit Award for an Australian as well for the saxophone. Dusk & Dawn contains 12 familiar tracks arranged for saxophone and…
Earlier this month, at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Sydney born Amy Dickson was named the 2013 Classical BRIT Award’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year for her new album Dusk & Dawn. This is notable for two reasons. Dickson is the first Australian to win a Classical Brit Award; second, it signals a new interest in…
Nominees for the 2013 Fine Arts and Artisan ARIA Awards have been announced. The categories include Best Classical Album, Best Jazz Album, Best Original Soundtrack/Cast/Show Album, Best World Music Album, Producer Of The Year, Engineer Of the Year, and Best Cover Art. Nominees for best Classical Album are Amy Dickson, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Catch Me If You…