Backstage with Matt Withers
The Australian guitarist tells us about how his projects have fared in lockdown, as well as the challenges and pleasures of giving online concerts from home.
The Australian guitarist tells us about how his projects have fared in lockdown, as well as the challenges and pleasures of giving online concerts from home.
James Madsen has taken out the top prize with his work for classical guitar and piano.
In 2020 the guitarist’s competition will boast a bigger purse, with winning works performed by Withers and pianist Sally Whitwell and recorded by ABC Classic.
Withers' Competition bears fruit in an engaging album of (mostly) new repertoire.
Keen to raise the profile and expand the repertoire of the classical guitar, Matt Withers formed the Australian Music Composition Competition, and has recorded the 2018 winning works on a new album.
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Wade Gregory has taken out the $2000 first prize and will see his work toured and recorded by guitarist Matt Withers and the Acacia Quartet.
A delicious serving of guitar favourites minus the cheese.
With a larger purse and a record deal, the guitarist explains how his composition prize is going from strength to strength.
The young Melbourne composer and guitarist has taken out first prize for his work Between Tall Trees.