Matthew Dewey

Premiere of The Buzz of The Sea

Matthew Dewey — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:08:50 +1000

This December sees the premiere of a new chamber opera by Matthew Dewey and writer Alexander Dick called "The Buzz of the Sea. The work is for solo baritone and piano and will be premiered in concert by Tasmanian Baritone Michael....[Read More]

Edwin Paling to Premiere Violin Sonata in 2009

Admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:13:42 +1000

Next year will see the premi�re of Matthew Dewey's Violin Sonata No.1. The work, which is currently being composed, will be given by the head of classical music at the University of Tasmania (and former concert master of the Royal Scottish National....[Read More]

Tycho Brahe Aria Premiered in Hobart

Admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:14:58 +1000

On sunday, Tasmanian soprano Pamela Andrews premiered an aria from Matthew Dewey's work in progress opera Tycho Brahe at the Hobart Eisteddfod as part of the IHOS Australian Opera Award.

Hobart Eisteddfod IHOS Australian Opera Award First Prize - $3500, Second prize $700 Competition Date - 3pm....[Read More]

In a Pigs Eye premiering at Melbourne International Animation Festival

Admin — Sat, 24 May 2008 23:50:50 +1000

In 2007 Matthew completed the score for a short animation called 'In a Pig's Eye' by Irish animator John Paul Molloy, the founder of Twisted Animator Productions together with Irish audio specialist Michael Nestor. The film, which features the voice of eminent....[Read More]

Symphony No.1 premieres in Hobart

Admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:43:33 +1000

The Hobart Chamber Orchestra premiered Matthew Dewey's Symphony No. 1 to critical claim in concert at the Hobart Town on the 17th of May. The piece, in three movements, was inspired by Tom Holloway's play 'Beyond the Neck' which explores....[Read More]

Three Tuba Miniatures premiered at Melba Hall, University of Melbourne

Admin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:39:35 +1000

This week the Melba Hall at the University of Melbourne will see the world premiere of Matthew Dewey�s Three Tuba Miniatures. The concert, which forms part of Faculty of Music Free Monday Lunch Hour Concert Series features leading Australian brass figures Brendon Lukin (Tuba and Organ) and Yoram Levy (Trumpet)....[Read More]

Dewey Lecturing in Composition at the University of Tasmania

Admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:40:25 +1000

Matthew Dewey will be lecturing in composition at the University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music for the second semester of 2008. The move comes as current dean of school and head of composition Professor Douglas Knehans moves to accept a new position as Dean of....[Read More]

Symphony No.1 to be premiered by the Hobart Chamber Orchestra in May 2008

Admin — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:55:31 +1100

The Hobart Chamber Orchestra will premiere Matthew Dewey's first symphony in concert at the Hobart Town on the 17th of May. The piece is in three movements and was inspired by Tom Holloway's play 'Beyond the Neck' which explores the lives....[Read More]

underwhere Performs to Sell-Out Crowds and Acclaim at the Adelaide Fringe Festival

Admin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:48:20 +1100

Lucy Who productions this week presented 'Underwhere' in a sell out season at the Adelaide Fringe Festival! Supported by funding from Arts Tasmania, the show featured at the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) - a meeting ground for Australian and International producers and....[Read More]

New Dance Work Scheduled for NYC Premiere in 2009

Admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:36:58 +1100

A new dance work by �grenzenlos? artistic director William Lane and Matthew Dewey is scheduled for a 2009 premiere in New York City at the HiFi Music Festival. The work, working title 'Templum' explores space as defined in ritual by auguries (Earth) and auspices....[Read More]