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Topic: Australian composers  (Read 4471 times)

Offline ludwig

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Australian composers
on: July 29, 2002, 10:52:04 AM

I must admit that in the short history of australia and australian music, composers such as Carl Vine, Matthew Hindson, Sculthorpe, Carr-boyd, Edwards and many others have made an impression with their very diverse and interesting music. I'm trying to pick out some music that I like from australian composers for a concert. Does anyone have any ideas? I want something that isn't too "out there" but has its unique characterstics, thanks in advance for all suggestions.
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Re: Australian composers
Reply #1 on: August 02, 2002, 07:18:16 AM

I know it's been played ten thousand times but Sefton Daly's "Brief Candles" is still very enjoyable if you like swing.
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Re: Australian composers
Reply #2 on: December 27, 2002, 07:07:25 AM
You might also like to consider some Miriam Hyde pieces.

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Re: Australian composers
Reply #3 on: December 29, 2002, 03:00:49 PM


 I've chosen the Vine sonata to play for my recital. Has anyone played this piece? Any suggestions on recordings?
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Re: Australian composers
Reply #4 on: January 01, 2022, 10:46:46 AM
I like Vine, Sculthorpe and Agnew

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Re: Australian composers
Reply #5 on: January 01, 2022, 05:25:11 PM
Answering a 19 year old post has to be a record.

Ted was a teenager when he replied to this.

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Re: Australian composers
Reply #6 on: January 01, 2022, 09:33:16 PM
Answering a 19 year old post has to be a record.

Ted was a teenager when he replied to this.

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