Sebastian Harris : Represented Artist
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Sebastian Harris is a composer based in Albany, Western Australia. His works include largely chamber, orchestral and vocal works.
Harris was born in Tasmania and grew up in Melbourne. He turned to composition as a teenager and completed studies at the Victorian College of the Arts in 2004. His development has also included mentorship under:
· Richard Gill for development of Motet for Orchestra, performed by Sydney Sinfonia
· Moffatt Oxenbould during a residency with Opera Australia during a production of Madama Butterfly
Commissions include:
· The Wandering Eye, written for Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey for pedal organ, contrabassoon, flügelhorn and drum set
· Remembrance for strings, performed by Albany Chamber Orchestra under conductor Burhan Güner
· Music for Darwin Festival's Head Full of Love, written by Alana Valentine and directed by Wesley Enoch
Other significant performances include the song Rockpool for Baritone, performed by José Carbó at Albany Entertainment Centre in 2019 and aria A Mother Reserves the Right, performed by soprano Jenna Robertson in the Brisbane Music Festival.
Sebastian Harris — current to March 2025
Studied with
Mark Pollard (2001 - 2004)
Johanna Selleck (2002 - 2003)
Lawrence Whiffin (2003)
David Pye (2017 - 2019)