Derwent Overture Premiere Review: “Special piece brings out best in orchestra”

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“A substantial piece…. (the orchestra) relished the rich orchestration” THE MERCURY “Special piece brings out best in orchestra” By PETER DONNELLY The Derwent Symphony Orchestra Damien Holloway, conductor Michael Lampard, baritone Hobart Town Hall, September 2011 MATTHEW Dewey composed his Derwent Overture for this concert. Anything but a frothy opener, it is a substantial piece, in content if not in length. The musical language is quite accessible, with overtones of Wagner and Sibelius, while retaining an individual character. The work
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Purchase the Album “Echoes” (featuring the Russian Philharmonic)

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Order your copy of Echoes now! CD ships internationally. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR COPY NOW FROM THE MATTHEWDEWEY.COM WEBSITE The Album is also available on iTunes (CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON ITUNES), Amazon mp3 (CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON AMAZON) and CD Baby (CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON CD BABY). Experience the power of Tasmanian orchestral music. The Russian Philharmonic conducted by Alexey Osetrov perform two orchestral works by Matthew Dewey: The dramatic Orchestral Suite No.1, a three movement
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This Unchartered Hour at the Theatre Royal (Hobart) – November 2011

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Friday 11 November at 8pm Saturday 12 November at 2pm & 8pm SYNOPSIS While driving, a young man kills a dog. This accidental event steers him unexpectedly to the house, now abandoned, where he grew up. As he moves from room to room, he releases memories and ghosts of the lives lived within its walls and exposes a long held family secret. A secret which stopped time – leaving a woman trapped by memory; a son groping for answers; a
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