New Classical Music: Composing Australia

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This book offers an approachable and evocative introduction to classical music composed in Australia in recent decades. With a balance of historical background and detailed description, composer and music journalist Gordon Kerry explores a number of themes landscape and spirituality, the influence of Europe and Asia that bring together the exciting variety of new works and voices working in Australian music now.

Author Bio

Gordon Kerry is a composer and has written about music in the Australian, Sydney Morning Herald, and the Australian Financial Review. He has presented guest lectures on Australian music throughout the world.