Matthew Dewey - Composer

Matthew Dewey is a composer and singer based in Hobart, Tasmania. He holds a Bachelor of Music in composition from the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music and is currently studying towards a Master of Music Technology through the graduate school of the University of Newcastle. His compositions have been commissioned and performed by groups and companies including: The New York Miniaturist Ensemble (USA - performance at the Lincoln Centre), Contemporanes ensamble de guitarras de Monterrey (Mexico), IHOS Music Theatre laboratory, the Seymour Group (Sydney), the Sydney Children’s Choir, the Old Nick Company, and by musicians including William Lane (Violist), Joshua Rubin (Clarinetist – International Contemporary Music Ensemble), Harry Spaarnay (Bass Clarinet), Sarah Jones (Soprano), Christina Sonneman (Harp) and Ben van Tienen (Pianist and Choral Conductor – Sydney Children’s Choir). Matthew has worked as a composer, orchestrator/arranger and performer for various theatre companies and organisations including: Thodos Dance (Chicago), Ice Breaker Productions (Adelaide), the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, IHOS Music Theatre and Opera, Terrapin Puppet Theatre, 10 Days on the Island, Old Nick, Lucy Who Productions, Soaring Arc Productions (Sydney) Hobart Rep Theatre, and Ideal Media.
His major works include: (Operas) "The Priest's Passion" [2004], "The Death of Chatterton" [2005], and "15 Years on Hold" [2007]; (Cantata) "The Creation and Dismissal" [2004]; (Symphonies) "Symphony No.1 - for Strings".www.matthewdewey.com