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We are pleased to provide recordings from our concerts to play or use copyright-free for non-commercial and commemorative purposes. You can browse the collection that is available via the top menu bar. Below you will find the latest project work on Septimus Kelly - Australia’s Chopin. Kelly was Australia’s great Romantic composer, yet his piano works remain largely unknown.
To recognise his genius and extraordinary life, we are producing a tour to mark 110 years since his death. These events will begin with the launch of the first full biography To Gallipoli and the Somme, written by Dr Therese Radic and Olympic Gold Medal winning rower, Martin Cross. Following, a screening of the internationally award-winning short film Elegy will be introduced by its creator, Prof Michael Walsh. We will then perform Kelly’s virtuosic piano music by Edward and Stephanie Neeman interspersed with diary readings by Carrillo Gantner AC, revealing the scale and depth of Kelly’s talent.
We hope you can join us for these events that are supported by the Australian War Memorial, Metal Manufactures Limited, The Church (Alexandria Sydney), the Wesley Music Centre and the Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne.
Watch the ‘Somme Lament’, composed by Septimus Kelly from Movement 2 in the ‘Diggers’ Requiem’
The above video is a compilation of curated images taken from several past concerts courtesy of the Australian War Memorial’s collection. It seeks to remind us of the cost of war.
These images are also ideal for organisers of a commemorative service whilst audiences are gathering and waiting for the start of your event.