Oliver John Cameron - M.TH.R

NOMINATION: Work of the Year - Dramatic

NOMINATION: Work of the Year - Dramatic

Dramatic works are defined as music primarily intended for theatre and dance, such as opera, music theatre and ballet. 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

Oliver John Cameron

Title of the work

M.TH.R

Librettist(s) or source author(s)

Megan Rundle, Xavier Hazard and Oliver John Cameron

Performer

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Performance Date

28/10/2024

Venue

NIDA

Nominator Statement
Oliver John Camerons M.TH.R is a bold and imaginative chamber opera that redefines the genre for contemporary audiences. With libretto by Xavier Hazard and Megan Rundle, M.TH.R explores profound themes of identity, chosen versus biological family, and the complexities of parental relationships, all set against a vibrant sonic landscape inspired by pop icons like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Björk. With its fearless fusion of styles and sharp social commentary, M.TH.R is an exhilarating addition to the operatic repertoire and should be considered for the "Dramatic Work of the Year". This work was composed as part of the Words, Text, Voices, Music program and was premiered at NIDA on October 28 2024.

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