Wednesday Lunchtime Concert: Roland Peelman, piano
Wed, 12 June
|Wesley Music Centre
The Wesley Music Centre Wednesday Lunchtime series presents the distinguished pianist Roland Peelman, AM.
Time & Location
12 June 2024, 12:40 pm – 1:20 pm
Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Entrance via, Fitzroy St, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
About the event
Born in Belgium, Roland Peelman AM has been active in Australia over 30 years as a conductor, pianist, artistic director and mentor to composers, singers and musicians alike.
For his commitment to the creative arts in Australia, he has received numerous accolades, including the NSW Award for “the most outstanding contribution to Australian Music by an individual” in 2005. In 2006 he was named “musician of the year” by the Sydney Morning Herald and he has since featured regularly as one of the most influential people in the Australian arts scene.
Over a period of 25 years, Roland transformed the Song Company into one of Australia’s most outstanding and innovative ensembles. In addition, he instigated and directed an impressive list of new work, orchestral, vocal and operatic.
Roland worked for seven years with Opera Australia (1984-91) before becoming the Song Company’s Artistic Director (1990-2015) as well as Music Director of…