Anthony Moles : Associate Artist
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Random Audio Sample: Bagatelle (solo piano) by Anthony Moles, from the CD Works by Erik Griswold, Diana Blom, Mark Isaacs, Anthony Moles, Ros Bandt [and] Judy Bailey |
Photo: Michael Kennedy
Artist website: https://www.anthonymoles.com/
The music of Australian-Filipino composer Anthony Moles has been described as being 'full of mechanistic drive and flair' (Move Records), 'electrifying and lively' (Sydney Arts Guide) yet 'containing moments of lapidary stillness at its centre' (The Music Trust). The Sydney Morning Herald called his piano piece Diabolic Machines 'a virtuosic showstopper'.
Anthony's music has been performed by some of Australia's leading
musicians and ensembles, including the Adelaide Symphony
Orchestra, Syzygy Ensemble and Halcyon. Recent performances and
recordings of his work include The Tree of Life,
Kharis, Leo and The Tower.
Performances of his work in 2025 include The Tower -
performed by Laura Lentz and colleagues in New York - and the
premiere of his 25-minute piano cycle, The Tree of
Life.
Anthony is also a social music psychology researcher and holds a
Graduate Diploma in Psychology from the Sydney University of
Technology. On a broad level, Anthony investigates social
identity, social perceptions, and stereotypes. At a more specific
level, Anthony has conducted research on the stereotypes and
prototypes of musicians and scientists. These research projects
have occurred within the Researching Everyday Music Listening
lab, where Anthony has served as a co-investigator and co-author
under Dr. Amanda Krause's leadership.
Anthony Moles — current to July 2025
Selected Commissions
| Work | Commission Details | |
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| The Tower (quintets: flute, bass clarinet, piano, violin, cello) (2022) | Commissioned by Syzygy Ensemble, The Echo Commission, Rosalind Page. | |
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Mantoux (mezzo-soprano with cello) (2020) | Commissioned by Halcyon. |
| Little Requiem in the form of 3 Antique Dances : for piano or toy piano (2020) | Commissioned by Tura New Music. | |
| Leo : for solo piano (2016) | Commissioned by the Dorothy N. Glover Memorial Trust. | |
| Trigger : for drum kit and amplified piano (2011) | For Vanessa Tomlinson. | |
| Diabolic Machines : for solo piano (2010) | Commissioned by Zubin Kanga. |