Colin Brumby
Colin Brumby (born June 18, 1933 in Melbourne , † January 3, 2018 in Brisbane ) was an Australian composer .
Brumby taught composition at the University of Queensland and was musical director of the Queensland Opera Company from 1968 to 1971 . His work includes operas, orchestral works, concerts for solo instruments and chamber music. This also includes the Suite for Four Double Basses from 1975.
The writer Thomas Shapcott wrote texts ( libretti ) for operas by Brumby .
Web links
- Colin Brumby at Discogs (English)
- Colin Brumby (1933-2018): Represented Artist at the Australian Music Center
Individual evidence
- ↑ Celebrated Australian Composer Dr Colin Brumby Has Died - Aged 84 on theviolinchannel.com from January 3, 2018
- ↑ Rodney Slatford: Colin Brumby Suite for four double basses . Ed .: York Edition. London N11BQ, England.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Brumby, Colin |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Brumby, Colin James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 18, 1933 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Melbourne |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 3, 2018 |
| Place of death | Brisbane |