James Penberthy - Music and Memories

James Penberthy; Australian Composer, Conductor, educator and champion of Australian Arts. The autobiography moves through early education and war years, to an emerging fascination with the ballet, opera and the influence of Aboriginal themes. He had been well trained in overseas standards. He was a major influence in the creation of both the West Australian Ballet and West Australian Opera.
Although some may have found his music, not to their taste by no means uncommon with contemporary music he was undoubtedly one of Australia s most creative artists, with a strong, truly distinctive streak.

Autorentext

I am a son of James Penberthy, an Australian composer, conductor and music educator.
The major work that I seek to publish is an autobiography, written mainly by James and supplemented by extracts from oral history projects.