wed 2 jul 2025 20:00 hrs
Today’s Music by Today’s Composers. Australian composer David Joseph, part I
David Joseph, born in Melbourne in 1954, was not by nature a musical talent. The musical influences in his early childhood came from Russian music – Peter and the Wolf by Prokofjev, the Red Army Choir and Russian folk music and art.
At a later age, he studied composition and mainly focused on Pierre Boulez’ and Olivier Messiaen’s music. For a long time, Joseph worked as a teacher at the conservatory, where he also composed a number of works. David only officially graduated in 1996. He then began studying law. He now works as a lawyer.
In two episodes, we will focus on his chamber music and works for orchestra.
Playlist
- David Joseph – Concertino
Seymour Group - David Joseph – Through Tropical Stars
Jennifer Newsome, flute
Hans Zdenek, flute - David Joseph – Sonata for Clarinet and 2 Percussionists
Nigel Sabin, percussion
Ian Cleworth, Ryszard Pusz, percussion - David Joseph – The Afternoon
Trio Classico - David Joseph – Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Michael Kieran Harvey, piano
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Diego Masson
Cd’s: Move MCD3467 and Move MCD3302
