A Chronological History of Australian Composers and Their Compositions - Vol. 4 1999-2013

Download or read book A Chronological History of Australian Composers and Their Compositions - Vol. 4 1999-2013 written by Stephen Pleskun and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 953 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this 4th and fi nal volume of a series that includes more than 800 composers and over 30,000 compositions Stephen traces the history and development of Classical music in Australia. From obscure and forgotten composers to those who attained an international reputation this volume reveals their output, unique experiences and travails. The foundation and demise of music ensembles, institutions, venues and festivals is part of the story and included in the narrative are performers, conductors, entrepreneurs, educators, administrators, instrument makers, musicologists, music critics and philanthropists. A concise yet comprehensive picture of Australian music making can be found in any given year.