2018 Young Composer Award winners announced!

Congratulations to Daniel Dean, the 2018 Fine Music 102.5 Willoughby Symphony Orchestra YOUNG COMPOSER OF THE YEAR!!! Daniel’s composition, Quadrivial Concertino for Oboe and String Orchestra, won him the cash prize of $5000 and the opportunity to hear his composition come to life through the Willoughby Symphony next month! Congrats also to runner up Harry Sdraulig the APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association) Encouragement Award, consisting of a cash prize of $500! Read about their exciting win in Limelight Magazine.

In Conversation, 2pm Wednesdays

One of Australia’s most prolific composers, who, for some reason, has never quite become as well- known as a Peter Sculthorpe or Elena Kats Chernin, is Margaret Brandman. Her career spans over 45 years, starting at an early age studying several instruments including piano at the Conservatorium of Music and completing a composition degree at the University of Sydney. Margaret has composed music for a variety of instrumental combinations and voice, and she is also a well-respected music educator with publications which include a complete range of music education materials for High Schools. Join Michael Morton-Evans on In Conversation at 2pm on Wednesday, May 23rd when Margaret will be his guest.

ELD: Persian Music and the Classical Influence

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Traditional Persian music and Classical music both have rich histories. With the advent of new communication technologies, cultural exchange has greatly increased. In this talk, Sepehr will explore the nature of Persian music and discuss how each musical form has influenced the other. The fundamental emotions that inspire art manifest themselves in many ways, and here we will see how composers from both musical styles incorporate them into their work.

Details: Sunday 17 June, 2.30pm, Fine Music Centre

CD of the Week | Castle Hill Youth Wind Orchestra

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The Castle Hill RSL Youth Wind Orchestra is a community youth wind orchestra based in Sydney’s Northwest under the direction of Mr. James Brice. YWO has won nineteen National and State titles since 2003. This CD records the amazing sounds of their 2016 music tour of New Zealand, which includes performances of Australian works and iconic film soundtracks. Look out for their Chatswood Concourse Concert on 22nd July.

Fine Music subscribers have a chance to win the CD of the Week. Enter below for your chance to win. The winner is drawn at 10AM Monday to Friday.

KRUGER APPLICATIONS OPEN!

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Fine Music's Kruger Scholarship is for people with a dream. It’s there to nurture young musicians with a project in mind, there for those who say ‘if only’. ‘If only’ you had financial backing. Well now you will. ‘If only’ you had recording opportunity. We provide that as well. We are accepting applications now, so if you're an Australian performer or composers aged between 21-30 we can't wait to see your ideas!

May Magazine

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Book and CD Fair - Crows Nest
​Date: Thursday 7 - Sunday 17 June

​​Enjoy, Learn, Discuss: Persian Music and the Classical Influence
Date: Sunday 17 June

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