Seymour Group
The Seymour Group was founded in 1976 by Peter Platt in the University of Sydney Music Department with the aim of performing works from the 19th and 20th century focussing on music by Australian composers.
It was formed to provide young performers experience in contemporary repertoire performance. The Group performed a diverse range of musical styles including chamber music, electronic music, contemporary jazz, chamber opera and music-theatre. It commissioned over 100 works by emerging and established Australian composers and made a significant contribution to new music in Australia. Artistic directors included: Vincent Plush, Stuart Challender, Myer Freedman, Anthony Fogg.
Seymour Group is featured on the following titles
Through Tropical Stars
David Joseph’s Through Tropical Stars is a captivating collection of five works inspired by the natural world. From the vibrant, garden-like imagery of Concertino to the contemplative stillness of The Afternoon, Joseph’s compositions bring nature’s textures, patterns, and sounds to life. Performed by leading ensembles including the Seymour Group, Zdenek Bruderhans, Jennifer Newsome, and Trio Classico, this album showcases Joseph’s unique ability to evoke beauty and emotion through music.
