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Chamber, Classical Music
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Review: Schubert Ledger Shostakovich (Australian String Quartet)

A world premiere by James Ledger demonstrates that he's a formidable composer for the string quartet.

September 28, 2018
Chamber, Classical Music
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James Ledger: The Distortion Mirror

In his new work for the Australian String Quartet, the composer holds a mirror up to the form made famous by Joseph Haydn.

September 19, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
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Mark Holdsworth is MSO’s 2019 Cybec Young Composer in Residence

Over 12 months, the emerging composer will work closely with orchestra and staff to create two new compositions to be performed by the MSO.

April 4, 2018
Chamber, Classical Music
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The Australian String Quartet unveils its 2018 season

The Quartet’s offerings include a new quartet by James Ledger, as well as works by Dean, Widmann, Mendelssohn and Shostakovich. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

October 3, 2017
Classical Music, Orchestral
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World Premiere: James Ledger’s Hollow Kings

James Ledger explains why he's swapped lute for electric guitar in his exploration of four Shakespearean monarchs.

June 17, 2016
Classical Music, Orchestral
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James Ledger: Time And Time Again

The composer admits to an obsession with the passage of time in his latest work for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 29, 2015
Classical Music, Orchestral
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Screaming from the shore

How does an artist commemorate the brutality of war? Composer James Ledger shares his thoughts. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

April 21, 2015
Classical Music
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On the road with eighth blackbird

Brisbane-born flautist Tim Munro is on the new music adventure of a lifetime with this quirky Chicago sextet.

September 15, 2011

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