Alfred Hill was appointed the first Professor of Composition at the New South Wales Conservatorium (now the Sydney Conservatorium) when it was established in 1916.
Composer Biography
Alfred Hill, though Australian by birth, lived in New Zealand from age two to seventeen and later became the only significant composer of the Late Romantic era in both Australia and New Zealand.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible by funding from the Alfred Hill Trust, indicating ongoing support for the composer's legacy.
Cultural Impact
Alfred Hill incorporated Maori music and culture into his works and is respectfully remembered by Maori as Arapeta Hira.
Composer Biography
Alfred Hill studied at the Leipzig Conservatorium, where he encountered prominent composers like Brahms, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, and Strauss.
Performer Biography
The Dominion String Quartet was formed in 2006 specifically to record string quartets by New Zealand composers, taking its name from the centenary of the Dominion of New Zealand's creation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alfred Hill's style evolved to absorb later musical styles, though he maintained a commitment to established European traditions.
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