Matthew Dewey

First Sample of the Russian Philharmonic Recordings Available

Matthew Dewey — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:48:49 +1100

Check out the Youtube channel www.youtube.com/deweymusicchannel for a sample of the Orchestral Suite with some photos of Moscow and the recording sessions. Or visit the myspace page (www.myspace.com/matthewdeweycomposer) or ReverbNation page (www.reverbnation.com/matthewdewey) to hear an mp3 sample. Both the symphony and the suite will be available on iTunes, Amazon,....[Read More]

ABC Radio Interview with Christopher Lawrence

Admin — Mon, 7 Sep 2009 20:48:03 +1000

An interview ABC local in Tasmania about the Moscow recordings including some audio samples of the Orchestral Suite No.1.

Interview with Christopher Lawrence

Music for TCCI Advertisement

Admin — Sat, 8 Aug 2009 14:07:20 +1000

Matthew has just finished working on the music for a new 60sec television commercial for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI). The advertisement, which is to be released on Tasmanian Television during August 2009, features Tasmanian actors and has been produced and directed by Peter Creek from Southern....[Read More]

ABC Radio National Coverage of Moscow Recordings

Admin — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:42:50 +1000

TRANSCRIPT: Moscow fame for Tasmanian composer

Friday, July 3, 2009 By Scott Bevan

Moscow fame for Tasmanian Composer

MARK COLVIN: For many composers it takes decades to get their works performed by a world class orchestra, but....[Read More]

Recording with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra

Admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:24:52 +1000

On Monday the 22nd of June Matthew will leave his home city of Hobart Tasmania, in order to travel to Moscow to attend the premiere recordings of his 1st Symphony and the newly composed Suite for Orchestra. The works are to be recorded by the critically acclaimed Russian Philharmonic Orchestra....[Read More]

I Am My Own Wife Review

Admin — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:41:56 +1000

The Tasmanian Theatre Company's production, "I Am My Own Wife" opened at the Earl Arts Centre and totally enthralled its opening night audience. Directed by Annette Downs, the play deals with the astounding life of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a Berlin transvestite, and her influence on and relationship with Doug....[Read More]

New MP3 player for www.mathewdewey.com

Admin — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:57:02 +1000

Just a quick note to let everyone know that some work is being done on www.matthewdewey.com to fix some issues with the current MP3 player. Apologies to those who have had problems listening to music, this functionality will be re-implemented soon. All the best, SR .

Sound Design for Tasmanian Theatre Company

Admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:46:11 +1000

Matthew is currently working on the sound design for the Tasmania Theatre Company's production I am my own wife. One of the most extraordinary pieces of theatre written in the last few decades, I Am My Own Wife tells the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf and her escape from....[Read More]

Symphony No.1 to be recorded in Moscow

Admin — Sat, 7 Feb 2009 16:15:49 +1100

Matthew Dewey's Symphony No. 1 is to be recorded by the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow this year. The piece, in three movements, was inspired by Tom Holloway's play 'Beyond the Neck' which explores the lives of four characters who had all....[Read More]

The Composer: Architect of an Emotional Experience by Mary Anderson

Matthew Dewey — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:09:53 +1100

I found an interview that I did earlier this year with Mary Anderson on a website called Stock, I thought I would post it here for something a bit different - Mary asks some interesting questions about the experience of music and transference between composer, musician and audience.

If you....[Read More]