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The Attraction of Opposites: The Music of George Palmer

Following the screening of a very special episode of ABC TV’s Australian Story the ABC’s switchboards were inundated with requests for a recording of the music composed by the story’s subject: Justice George Palmer, a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and a gifted composer. His music is instantly appealing and skilfully crafted.

Track listing

  • Toccata for Double String Orchestra
  • Waltz 1 (Au Coupe Chou)
  • Waltz 2
  • Threnody 1 (Supplication)
  • Threnody 2 (Consolation)
  • Vocalise for Alto Sax
  • The Ruritananian Dances

Duration: 59 mins Released: 2004


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