Aug. 28, 2008 -
PRLog -- Dr. Philip K. Bracanin, Professor Emeritus, studied music and mathematics at the University of Western Australia, specializing in analytical studies of contemporary music. Since the mid 1970s, he has concentrated on composition, working on numerous chamber pieces, solo song cycles, choral works, concerti and symphonies. Dr Bracanin was a professor of music at the University of Queensland, where, for nine years, he lectured on twentieth century music studies and composition and supervised master’s degree and Ph.D. candidates. In 1988, Dr. Bracanin was composer-in-
residence at the Anglo-Australian Music Festival in Birmingham, England and in 1991, he fulfilled a similar role at the Bournemouth International Festival. In May, 1995, his First Symphony was premièred by the Pusan Philharmonic Orchestra in Pusan, Korea and in September, his Second Choral Symphony was premièred. Additionally, in 1995, his Guitar Concerto won the APRA Award for the best Australian classical composition. Dr. Bracanin’s music has been recorded in Australia, Germany, Finland and in the former Yugoslavia and performed in Australia, Europe, Korea and the U.S.A. Included amongst his works are numerous chamber pieces (including three string quartets), solo song cycles with both piano and orchestral accompaniments, choral works, concerti for piano, violin, viola, cello, oboe, clarinet, trombone, guitar; two for orchestra and three symphonies. Dr. Bracanin holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Western Australia as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree, Master of Arts degree and MUSA. He is a member of the board of the Queensland Orchestra and supports the community through charitable donations to the Leukemia Society.
In recognition of an outstanding career in music and education, Dr. Philip K. Bracanin is being included in the 2008/2009 Princeton Premier Registry where he will be listed among the most accomplished business leaders and professionals from every industry around the globe.
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