Was Percy Grainger truly Australia's greatest musical composer?
In short: While Australia celebrates icons in sport and film, its musical composers remain largely unknown. This lecture examines the legacy of Percy Grainger, the creator of 'Country Gardens', to determine his place in Australian greatness.
Professor Malcolm Gillies investigates the elusive category of Australian musical greatness. He probes the complex identity of Percy Grainger (1882–1961), questioning whether the composer of 'Country Gardens' should be considered primarily Australian or primarily a composer, and evaluating the true nature of his impact on music.
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