Prize/Award
Classical Music Awards - Orchestral Work of the Year
- Presented by: Australian Music Centre and APRA
- Awarded: Annually since 2002
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The works of the year categories are sourced through APRA's members database. The work must have at least a 50% composer interest by an APRA member. The work must have been performed publicly (i.e. by broadcast or concert performance) for the first time in the calendar year prior to the year of the Award (i.e. 2008), or commercially released for the first time as a recording in the calendar year prior to the year of the Award.
Recipients of this award
| Year | Placing | Awarded to | Awarded for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Winner | Richard Meale | Three Miró pieces |
| 2004 | Winner | Gordon Kerry | This insubstantial pageant |
| 2005 | Winner | Ross Edwards | Concerto for guitar and string orchestra |
| 2006 | Winner | Peter Sculthorpe | Cello dreaming |
| 2007 | Winner | Liza Lim | Flying banner |
| 2008 | Winner | Stuart Greenbaum | 90 Minutes Circling the Earth |