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"New music its all around us.....whether it's an orchestral piece by Peter Sculthorpe, a new opera by Philip Glass or an experimental work by Brian Eno.
If you've heard any of my evening programs over the last five years, then you'll know how passionate I am about contemporary music. From my early days as a composition student to my current work as both a composer and radio presenter, I'm dedicated to exploring the ever-widening world of exciting new sounds - and I hope you'll join me too!
From week to week you'll meet composers of all persuasions, be they die-hard orchestral composers or bedroom DJs. You'll get 'front-row radio seats' to our many diverse new music concerts from around the country and we'll 'peel back the labels', discovering the fascinating world of independent Australian producers. And from time to time there'll be studio guests for discussion of the burning issues in new music.
The program is co-produced by myself and ABC Classic FM's Australian music curator Stephen Adams, who is himself an established composer."
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Ten big birthday candles tonight for this weekly gig in Melbourne, showcasing our most inventive improvising musicians.
Audio usually updates by 1.30am Sunday Sydney/Melbourne time. Windows Media audio requires Windows Media Player vers.9 or later, with a 56k modem or better. Visit the ABC Streaming Media Players page for advice and links to find the software you need.
Guest presenter John Encarnacao takes us on a new music journey.
In the guest chair tonight is iconoclastic Australian composer Michael Setanin, revealing his critical list of modern works. Joining us is conductor Reinbert de Leeuw, preparing for the Schonberg Ensemble's first Australian tour.
Tonight we meet one of the leading 'renaissance men' of our time, Damon Albarn of Gorillaz and Blur fame. Damon's written his first opera, based on the ancient Chinese tale of Monkey Magic. We also hear new tracks from all across the globe.
Tonight we celebrate the 40th birthday of one of our most energetic and successful younger composers.
Music played on New Music Up Late on October 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | September 27 | For earlier dates, start at the index of Archived Music Details.
An intriguing new web project created by composer Richard Vella, which presents a collection of music, sounds, images, memories, definitions and anecdotes around key words linking musical and spiritual ideas.
Produced by ABC Classic FM, the A-Z features new recordings of Sonic Art Ensemble playing music commissioned by the Ensemble from Richard Vella. Once you're there, just click on the links and follow your own path of associations through the maze of music, words and conversations. > more
Stephen Adams hosts your gateway to Australian Music on ABC Classic FM. You'll find fresh streaming audio of new works, MP3 downloads featuring interviews with artists, links to Classic FM Australian heritage programs, and details of forthcoming broadcasts of Australian Music on ABC Classic FM. > more
The October issue of limelight is our annual Hot Ticket issue where we present our essential performance guide for 2009. Visit the ABC Shop for more.
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