Davidson, Robert
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c4tmonric Robert Davidson (b. 1965, Brisbane, Australia) is a composer and bassist. He studied composition with Terry Riley in California and New York, and completed a PhD in composition at the University of Queensland. He previously studied South Indian vocal music in Kerala, India. He was a bassist in the Australian Opera, Sydney Symphony, and Queensland Symphony orchestras before working as a freelance computer programmer. His postclassical quintet Topology has played at numerous festivals around the world since forming in 1996 - their performances range from supporting pop group Savage Garden to experimental theatre. Topology worked with Geoffrey Rush in the opening production of the Optus Playhouse and again in the 2000 Olympics Arts Festival.
Davidson is currently undertaking research into the deep links between language and music. He has composed many works around this theme, including voice portraits using recordings of figures including Ghandi, Churchill, Clinton, Whitlam, JFK, Amelia Earhardt and many others.
References
- J. Burgess 2004, High Culture As Subculture: Brisbaneâs Contemporary Chamber Music Scene. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
- R. Davidson 2001, Folio of Compositions and Critical Commentary. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
- M. Hannan 2003, The Australian Guide to Careers in Music. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press.
- M. Hindson, D. Barbeler, D. Blom 2007, Music Composition Toolbox. Sydney: Science Press.
- C. McCombe 2006, Videomusicvideo - Composing across Media. Contemporary Music Review: Vol. 25, Issue 4. London: Routledge: 299-310.
- L. Sitsky, R. Martin 2005, Australian Piano Music of the Twentieth Century. New York: Praeger/Greenwood.
- G. Spearritt 2001, Brisbane. The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians ed. S. Sadie and J. Tyrrell. London: Macmillan.
External links
- Biography of Robert Davidson Maintained by the Australian Music Centre
- Topology New Music
