The Australian Symphony From Federation To 1960
by Dr Rhoderick McNeill /
2014 / English / PDF
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This is the first study of a neglected genre and has four aims: firstly, to show the development of symphonic composition in Australia from Federation to 1960 secondly to highlight the achievement of the main composers who wrote symphonies thirdly, to advocate the restoration and revival of this repertory and, lastly, to take a step towards a recasting of the narrative of Australian concert music from Federation to the present. In particular, symphonies by Marshall-Hall, Hart, Bainton, Hughes, Le Gallienne and Morgan emerge as works of particular significance.
