Composer Margaret Brandman’s music is performed and recorded both in Australia and internationally. From time to time she performs her own works at selected concerts, as listed below. Apart from her orchestral and chamber works, her various albums include many of her own performances of her solo piano and piano duet works. Margaret has also been actively involved in recordings as piano accompanist for her substantial collection of duet works for
voice and piano or instruments and piano.
If you wish to engage Margaret to perform her compositions, she is contactable on +61 414 185193
or email: margaret@margaretbrandman.com
Recent recordings
| Work | Recorded by | Album |
| SPIRIT VISIONS Orchestral Tone Poem |
Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by |
Polarities II Parma Recordings |
| Jucaro Rhumba D’Amor – violin and piano |
Vov Dylan – Violin John Martin – Piano |
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| In Two Minds Violin and piano |
Vov Dylan – Violin John Martin – Piano |
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| Lady of Grace Cello and piano |
Ari Volovelsky –cello Margaret Brandman-piano |
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| The Water Dragon Cello and piano |
Ari Volovelsky –cello Margaret Brandman-piano |
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| Jucaro Rhumba D’Amor Intermediate version Cello and piano |
Ari Volovelsky –cello Margaret Brandman-piano |
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| Jucaro Rhumba D’Amor Advanced version Cello and piano |
Ari Volovelsky –cello Margaret Brandman-piano |
SELECTED PAST PERFORMANCES
2018 – COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC ALBUM LAUNCH CONCERT –SYDNEY
| FIND MY OWN PLACE | WATER DRAGON | COSMIC FIRE |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwipF0Xr5uM | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45k9rVE9UEQ&feature=youtu.be | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LMXQ6Q3PNM&feature=youtu.be |
| JUCARO RHUMBA D’AMOR | THE EASTERN SPINEBILL | IN THE SHADOW OF ULURU |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb1V7JPgWjY&list=PLiLy2_h8vQVTAlzTkEdaw5URwEr1GGUNv | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRrtmybtsJY | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrINY7LeMzA |
2017 – EUROPEAN PREMIER CONCERT OF THE COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC SONG CYCLE
FOR CHOIR AND SOLISTS IN PRAGUE
| MOUNTAIN GOAT | UNIVERSAL TRUTH REMAINS | FOUR CASTLES OF STONE |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdUcq&feature=youtu.be | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46myu4RJQ7s | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okpY |
2016- SENSATIONS AND ABRAZO ALBUMS LAUNCH CONCERT AND PREMIERE OF THE SOLO
SETTINGS OF COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC – WITH MARGARET BRANDMAN AND
BARITONE MARTIN COOKE – SYDNEY
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This celebratory concert featured audio/visual selections from SENSATIONS & ABRAZO in addition to live performances of Autumn Rhapsody (piano solo) and newly composed art songs, Lady of Grace and The Baragoola Sails to Manly, performed by Margaret Brandman in association with guest artist Baritone Martin Cooke of the Bavarian State Opera Company. The second half was entirely devoted to the Cosmic Wheel of the Zodiac Song Cycle, (lyrics by Benita Rainer) performed by Martin Cooke in association with Margaret Brandman.
View Margaret Brandman’s Cosmic Wheel Song Cycle Sampler video below. The full concert DVD ‘The Music of Margaret Brandman’ can be ordered from the Order page here:
More photos of the evening are available on the photos page here. |
| THE RAM IN SPRING | IN PERFECT, PERFECT PITCH | LADY OF GRACE |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oj1Y-UZgL0&feature=youtu.be | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQO61IN9_TE&feature=youtu.be | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnR3SDl4BAY&feature=youtu.be |
2014 – RHAPSODIES TO RHUMBAS CONCERT – CHATSWOOD NSW
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In addition to composer/pianist Margaret Brandman who performed her solo ‘Autumn Rhapsody’ and accompanied many of the ensemble works, the concert featured Duo Deconet performing Margaret’s contemporary violin and piano works, mezzo soprano Joanne Burton, who presented five songs from Margaret’s song cycle, Songs of Love and Desire, Yyani Rose on jazz vocals and the excellent new generation of players in the Brandmanburg saxophone quartet and jazz ensemble.
Concert Reviews: “This year I had the pleasure of compering one of Margaret Brandman’s concerts at the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood. This was the first time that I had heard Margaret’s music and I was amazed at her versatility …” Read full review by Michael Morton-Evans, OAM, Presenter, Fine Music FM. |
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9 November 2013
An exciting celebration of the music of Margaret Brandman, performed by world-class musicians from Europe and beyond.
Audience members were treated to a night of stellar performances of the compositions of Australian composer, Margaret Brandman.
Featuring the composer, plus the finest musicians from Australia, Mexico, Venezuela, and Europe, the concert programme consisted entirely of Brandman compositions for various instrumental ensembles and singers, each introduced by Master of Ceremonies – Ross Hutchison.
“Hearing the saxophonist and the jazz players has ignited a new appreciation of the instrument and style of music…In fact every piece, every singer & every instrumentalist had their own unique brilliance. Thank you again Margaret for a magical evening!” Jennifer and Stan Comino.
This spectacular concert left audience members dancing, smiling and on a high note for days after.
“Your music made me happy and the feeling lasted a full 24 hours!” Benita Rainer.”
Click here to read the full review by Artie J. Brown
This article on the forthcoming Rhapsodies to Rhumbas concert
Click here for details. View or download the concert poster here (A4 PDF, 1.5MB). |
SELECTED AIRPLAY 2021
On the 21st and 28th of April 2017, FINE MUSIC 102.5 FM in Sydney, Patrick Thomas presented two half – hour programs of Margaret Brandman’s Cosmic Wheel of the Zodiac song cycle, recorded by Baritone Martin Cooke and Margaret on piano, at the celebratory concert in September 2016. The programs also included several tracks from SENSATIONS.
| Album | 2021 | Work | Radio Station |
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5th Jan | Firestorm III | ABC Classic – Australia |
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31st Jan | Undulations II | ABC Classic – Australia |
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11th Feb | When Spirits Soar Images |
Fine Music – Australia |
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14th Feb | Love Brings Change | Classical Valentine’s Day Dinner Spotify Playlist |
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