This score received its premiere performance at the Sydney University Orchestral Composers' Workshop, conducted by Antony Walker in July 1992 and recorded by the Australian Film, Television & Radio School.
The Monkeys’ Bridge
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-04T15:06:52+11:00This winning entry in the 1995 ABC Composer's Competition was recorded by the TSO under Richard Mills and premiered by the SSO under Leif Sundstrup.
Unity
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-05T16:09:46+11:00"Unity", a setting of Kevin Gilbert's poem, was commissioned by the Dept of School Education NSW Performing Arts Unit for performance by combined choirs & orchestra.
The Dreaming Land
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-06T14:02:47+11:00"The Dreaming Land" was commissioned by the Dept. of School Education NSW Performing Arts Unit. It comprises three songs: "Desert Dawn", "Galah Song" and "Aflow".
Eternity
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-07T15:23:38+11:00"Eternity" was commissioned in 2000 for performance by 19 Sydney College choirs with orchestra, at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, conducted by Ben McPherson.
A dream only just begun
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-07T15:46:52+11:00Commissioned by Ars Music Australis for the centenary of Australia's Federation, "A dream only just begun" is based on Peter Skrzynecki's poem, "Didgeridoo".
Deep Sea
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-08T14:44:53+11:00In 2001, I went snorkelling at Clovelly Beach, in Sydney, Australia. The trip inspired me to write a piece for orchestra about the mysterious things that dwell in the deep sea.
Huge Earth
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-12T15:59:58+11:00"Huge Earth" is big music about the awe-inspiring magnitude of the Earth, "bigger than we can possibly imagine, held together as if by string or magic". Text by Luke Davies.
Midnight Mass
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-16T15:17:50+11:00"Midnight Mass" was commissioned by Father Arthur Bridge for premiere in 2007 at St Patrick's Church, Blacktown, NSW. The Mass setting includes some traditional carols.
Carnival Capers
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-19T15:41:05+11:00This work was commissioned for premiere performance by Barry Cockroft (sax) & the Scottish Chamber Orchestra @ World Saxophone Congress XVI in St Andrews, Scotland.