Callum Watson (musician)

Callum Watson (born 2 April 1997) is an Australian pianist, composer and producer.

For the cross-country skier, see Callum Watson.

Callum Watson
Born (1997-04-02) 2 April 1997
Melbourne, Victoria, AU.
GenresJazz and Classical
Occupation(s)Musician and Producer
InstrumentsPiano
Websitecallumwatson.com.au

Life

Watson was born in Melbourne in 1997.[1] As a recipient of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Margaret Schofield Scholarship in 2015, he graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Music degree from Monash University studying with Mary Finsterer, Paul Grabowsky, Thomas Reiner and conductor Jobst Liebrecht.[2][3]

His theatre score Caliban, composed during his 2016 Composer in Residence position at Western Edge Arts was produced in partnership with Malthouse Theatre featuring an ethnically diverse cast.[4]

In 2018, celebrating the 340th anniversary of Antonio Vivaldi, Watson produced a CD release called Echoes of Earth.[5][6] The release includes piano trio works by Watson and a new arrangement by Scott A. Aschauer of Vivaldi's La Notte from Six Flute Concertos, Op. 10.[7] The recording is held at the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra.

In 2019, Watson represented Australia at the 25th International Young Composers Meeting.[8]

Works

Selected works include:

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References

Notes

  1. "Callum Watson : Australian Music Centre". www.australianmusiccentre.com.au. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  2. "The Margaret Schofield Memorial Scholarships". www.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  3. "Australian selected for the Netherlands' International Young Composers Meeting". Limelight. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  4. "Caliban ยท Malthouse Theatre". malthousetheatre.com.au. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  5. "Echoes of Earth". Australian Arts Review. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  6. "Jessica Zuk, Callum Watson, Joel Hands-Otte - Echoes of Earth". Discogs. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  7. "Echoes of Earth, Jessica Zuk; Callum Watson; Joel Hands-Otte - Shop Online for Music in Australia". www.fishpond.com.au. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  8. "Australian selected for the Netherlands' International Young Composers Meeting". Limelight. Retrieved 23 April 2019.

Sources

  • Adams, Steven (21 September 2018). "New Waves". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  • Astle, David (31 May 2018). "Evenings". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  • Eslake, Stephanie (9 March 2018). "Queer and Now: Scott A. Aschauer, composer". Cutcommon. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  • Watson, Callum. "About". Callum Watson. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
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