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Matthew Hindson AM (b. 1968, Wollongong) is one of Australia’s most dynamic and successful composers. His invigorating sound world is both immediate and direct, and his innate sense for drama, wit and spontaneous joie de vivre has resulted in many of his scores having a significant and ongoing international presence. As well as being performed by every Australian orchestra, the London Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic among many others, Matthew’s distinctively original music has been set by dance companies such as the Birmingham Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, National Ballet of Japan, The Australian Ballet and the Queensland Ballet. He has written for soloists and ensembles all over the world.
In 2006, Matthew was made a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his contributions to music education and composition. As well as his activities as a composer, Matthew has been Deputy Dean and Associate Dean (Education) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, part of the University of Sydney, since 2015. He has been appointed to substantial government arts funding and advisory roles, including with Creative Australia and Creative NSW. Matthew has been the director of the Australian Composers’ School run by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra for more than six years.
Matthew’s musical interests at this time include concertos, music for ballet and dance, and music involving Chinese traditional instruments and forms.
Matthew Hindson, 2025.
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