NOMINATION: Performance of the Year - Notated Composition
For the performance of a single Australian work, showcasing the performer(s)’ success in revealing the nature and intention of a composition with clear notated instructions for the performer. Works with significant improvisatory aspects should instead be submitted for Performance of the Year: Jazz / Improvised Music.
A work is defined as a single complete musical composition, or expression. This includes music with movements or sub-works (i.e. song cycles), installations, and real-time compositions (improvised music).
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Nominee
Grigoryan Brothers
Nominee email
reuben@razmusic.com.au
Title of the work
Light After Diamonds
Composer(s) of the work
Shaun Rigney
Performance Date
24/5/2024
Nominator Statement
Grigoryan Brothers commissioned me to write a work for their 2024 album Amistad, and my partner Hadyn Buxton was mixing the album at home. Thus, I had the highest privilege of hearing this incredibly beautiful album floating through my house day after day.
It is very hard to choose a favourite work of theirs from the album, as I feel the whole album is extraordinary - but In Autumn Mist is my favourite (I think) because it demonstrates, to me, the deep connection the guitarists have - their rhythmic feel, phrasing and expression feel so effortless. There is a lightness to the interpretation, but it also feels simultaneously so clear and precise - I'm sure William is thrilled with the result.
Nominee
Grigoryan Brothers
Nominee email
reuben@razmusic.com.au
Title of the work
Light After Diamonds
Composer(s) of the work
Shaun Rigney
Performance Date
24/5/2024
It is very hard to choose a favourite work of theirs from the album, as I feel the whole album is extraordinary - but In Autumn Mist is my favourite (I think) because it demonstrates, to me, the deep connection the guitarists have - their rhythmic feel, phrasing and expression feel so effortless. There is a lightness to the interpretation, but it also feels simultaneously so clear and precise - I'm sure William is thrilled with the result.