Resonate Magazine | Australian Music Centre

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Move Records, established in 1968, is Australia's longest-running independent classical music label. Based in Melbourne, it has been instrumental in recording and promoting Australian classical and jazz musicians.

The label's catalogue, available through the Australian Music Centre, encompassess a wide range of genres including classical, jazz, organ, choral, and contemporary music. Notable releases include Move 50, a commemorative album featuring new works by 24 Australian composers celebrating the label's 50th anniversary.

Move Records is committed to supporting Australian composers and performers by providing high-quality recordings that showcase their work to both national and international audiences. Their collaboration with the Australian Music Centre ensures that these recordings are accessible to a broad audience, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of Australia's musical heritage.

Featured titles

War Sonatas
Composer: Michael Kieran Harvey
Poetry written and spoken by: Arjun von Caemmerer
This compelling work responds to the turbulence of 21st century conflict with an intense musical and poetic narrative.

Flute Perspectives 4
Performers: Derek Jones (flute) with Jerry Wong (piano) and Joshua Hyde (electronics)
Composers: Harry Sdraulig, Alan Holley, Anne Boyd, Joshua Hyde, Linda Verrier, and Keith Humble
This latest instalment in a volume of four showcases the dynamic range and expressive potential of the flute across an exciting collection of contemporary Australian compositions.

Haydn Reeder: Solos Duos Trios
Performers: Danaë Killian, Rosanne Hunt, Johanna Selleck, Philip Nixon, Barbara Hornung, Elton Sun, Katie Mestrovic, and Susan Pierotti
Composer: Haydn Reeder
A compelling portrait of Reeder's chamber music performed by some of Australia's most accomplished musicians.

Gold
Performers: The Australian Chamber Choir directed by Douglas Lawrence
Composers: Gordon Kerry, Stephen Leek, Christine McCombe, Luke Speedy-Hutton, Tom Henry, Brenton Broadstock, Alan Holley and Malcolm Williamson
The Australian Chamber Choir performs works by eight Australian composers, Douglas Lawrence directs a program of pure GOLD.

Through Tropical Stars
Composer: David Joseph
Performers: Seymour Group, The Holland Trio, Trio Classico, Jennifer Newsome, Zdenk Bruderhans, Nigel Sabin, Ian Cleworth, Michael Howell
A captivating collection of five works inspired by the natural world, perormed by leading ensembles including the Seymour group, Zdenek Bruderhans, Jennifer Newsome, and Trio Classico, this album showcases Joseph's unique ability to evoke beauty and emotion through music.