Graeme Koehne : Represented Artist
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Photo: Bridget Elliot
Artist website: http://www.graemekoehne.com/
For anyone who believes that the great tradition of classical
music must re-connect with a sense of contemporary vitality, the
music of Graeme Koehne attracts avid interest and attention. In
his best works, Koehne achieves that elusive synthesis of
sophisticated compositional technique, informed by a deep
understanding of musical history, and a popular touch that
invests his music with emotional eloquence, visceral appeal and
aural pleasure.
Through the advocacy of some of today's most exciting
international musicians such as the conductors Vladimir Jurowski
and Kristjan Järvi, Koehne's music is becoming a regular presence
on the international stage. His compositions have long been among
the most popular by any Australian composer, and find a regular
presence in the established repertoire of Australian music. He is
renowned particularly as a composer for orchestra - his
orchestral works Rainforest, Unchained Melody,
Powerhouse and Elevator Music have been widely
performed by orchestras around the world, as have his concertos,
Inflight Entertainment (for amplified oboe or soprano
saxophone) and High Art (for trumpet) - and for ballet
(with works performed by the Houston Ballet, The Australian
Ballet, the Komische Oper Berlin and the Sydney Dance Company
among many others).
Graeme Koehne is Professor of Composition at the University of
Adelaide, and was awarded a Doctorate of Music from the
University in 2002. He was Chair of the Australia Council Music
Board and a member of the Australia Council from 2002 to 2009. In
recognition of his contribution to Australian music, Koehne was
awarded the Australian Government's Centenary Medal in 2001 and
the Sir Bernard Heinze Award from the University of Melbourne in
2004.
Biography provided by the composer — current to September 2006
Teacher/Influence on
Jesse Budel (2010 - 2013)
John Arthur Grant (2000 - current)
Luke Harrald (2005)
Fiona Hill (2004 - 2005)
David John Lang (2009 - 2018)
Wendy Suiter (2002 - 2003)
Natalie Williams (1995 - 1996)
Awards & Prizes
Year | Award | Placing | Awarded for |
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2009 | Classical Music Awards - Orchestral Work of the Year | Winner | Tivoli dances |
2009 | Classical Music Awards - Orchestral Work of the Year | Finalist | Palm Court suite |
Selected Commissions
Work | Commission Details | |
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The Ringtone cycle : a cabaret quintet for soprano, violin, cello, piano and iPhone | Commissioned by Seraphim Trio. | |
Looking at the stars (full orchestra with choir) | Commissioned by Rev. Dr Arthur Bridge. | |
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Twilight on Dove Lake : orchestra | Commissioned by HUSH Music Foundation. |
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Just walk beside me... : orchestra | Commissioned by HUSH Music Foundation. |
Song of the Open Road : Passacaglia for orchestra (2017) | Commissioned to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Melbourne Youth Orchestra | |
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The persistence of memory : elegy for oboe and string orchestra (2014) | Commissioned in memory of Guy Henderson, former principal obist of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra |
Analysis & Media
- Article: A sublime evening of distinctive music
- Article: Knowing the score
- Article: Dawn of a new world symphony
- Article: Sound of music for Sunday's silent stars
- Video: The voyage, by Graeme Koehne
- Video: A Closed World of Fine Feelings and Grand Design
- Video: Graeme Koehne - Looking at the stars