Death of a dedicated Australian composer, 84
mainThe death is reported of Colin Brumby, a prominent composer who lived all his adult life in Brisbane.
He was music director of the Queensland Opera Company and wrote extensively for stage.
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A life well lived. Vale Colin.
So sorry to hear this! He wrote a lovely piano concerto. Totally out of step with the times, but very beautiful. I can’t find it on YouTube, but here is the slow movement of his Flute Concerto. R.I.P.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwAIiqbqe4o
Classical music is meant to be timeless, not “in step with the times.” Only no-talents go with the times, and he had real talent. You can always judge a composer by how well they write for the harp. A real talent writes well for it.