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'''Julian Cochran''' (born 14 June 1974) is an [[English people|English]]-born [[Australia]]n composer.
'''Julian Cochran''' (born 14 June 1974) is an [[English people|English]]-born [[Australia]]n composer.


Julian Cochran was born in [[Cambridge]] and emigrated to Australia in 1978. At the age of fourteen he was awarded
Julian Cochran was born in [[Cambridge]] and emigrated to Australia in 1978.
a scholarship for piano performance at the [[Elder Conservatorium]] in Adelaide and was later awarded a Licentiate (LMus). Showing great interest in computer programming he wrote popular computer games including ''[[D-Zone]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalscores.com/dzone2/ |title=D-Zone II |publisher=Digitalscores.com |date= |accessdate=17 September 2011}}</ref> in 1992 and completed his studies in [[Mathematics]] at the [[University of Adelaide]].


Cochran's earlier works show stylistic influences from [[Impressionist music]] and his later works are more noticeably influenced by [[Classical music]] and [[folk music]] of Eastern Europe. Cochran's piano compositions, such as the [[Piano Sonata]]s, demand considerable [[Virtuoso|virtuosity]] from the [[performer]]. The piano works include ''Russian Toccata'', eight Preludes for Piano Forte, three [[scherzo|Scherzi]], five Romanian Dances, ''Animation Suite'' composed of ''Tin Sentinel'', ''Fire Dance'', ''Clockwork Doll'' and ''Wooden Dolls ([[Matryoshka doll|Matreshki]])'', five [[Mazurka]]s, a [[Waltz]], the two-part impressionistic work ''Maelstrom'' and three [[Piano Sonata]]s. Cochran also wrote orchestral and chamber music including a trio for violin and oboe trio, sextet for string quartet, oboe and bassoon, the orchestral work ''Russian Song'' and choral works.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/artist/cochran-julian |title=Julian Cochran : Represented Artist Profile |publisher=Australian Music Centre |date=1974-06-14 |accessdate=17 September 2011}}</ref>
Cochran's earlier works show stylistic influences from [[Impressionist music]] and his later works are more noticeably influenced by [[Classical music]] and [[folk music]] of Eastern Europe. Cochran's piano compositions, such as the [[Piano Sonata]]s, demand considerable [[Virtuoso|virtuosity]] from the [[performer]]. The piano works include ''Russian Toccata'', eight Preludes for Piano Forte, three [[scherzo|Scherzi]], five Romanian Dances, ''Animation Suite'' composed of ''Tin Sentinel'', ''Fire Dance'', ''Clockwork Doll'' and ''Wooden Dolls ([[Matryoshka doll|Matreshki]])'', five [[Mazurka]]s, a [[Waltz]], the two-part impressionistic work ''Maelstrom'' and three [[Piano Sonata]]s. Cochran also wrote orchestral and chamber music including a trio for violin and oboe trio, sextet for string quartet, oboe and bassoon, the orchestral work ''Russian Song'' and choral works.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/artist/cochran-julian |title=Julian Cochran : Represented Artist Profile |publisher=Australian Music Centre |date=1974-06-14 |accessdate=17 September 2011}}</ref>

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Julian Cochran
Julian Cochran in 1998
Born
Julian Cochran

(1974-06-14)14 June 1974
Cambridge, England
NationalityEnglish / Australian
OccupationComposer

Julian Cochran (born 14 June 1974) is an English-born Australian composer.

Julian Cochran was born in Cambridge and emigrated to Australia in 1978.

Cochran's earlier works show stylistic influences from Impressionist music and his later works are more noticeably influenced by Classical music and folk music of Eastern Europe. Cochran's piano compositions, such as the Piano Sonatas, demand considerable virtuosity from the performer. The piano works include Russian Toccata, eight Preludes for Piano Forte, three Scherzi, five Romanian Dances, Animation Suite composed of Tin Sentinel, Fire Dance, Clockwork Doll and Wooden Dolls (Matreshki), five Mazurkas, a Waltz, the two-part impressionistic work Maelstrom and three Piano Sonatas. Cochran also wrote orchestral and chamber music including a trio for violin and oboe trio, sextet for string quartet, oboe and bassoon, the orchestral work Russian Song and choral works.[1]

Cochran renounced the pairing of cultural identity with assumed heritage for artists working in the 21st Century thus rejecting notions of an Australian Musical Style[2] and Cochran developed an individual tonal approach incorporating classical structures. This tonality commonly made effective use unusual scales; for example the scale consisting of alternating tones and semitones[3] as used in Tin Sentinel thought to have first been used in Persian music of the 7th century AD;[4] and the scale of alternating semi-tones[5] and tone-and-a-halves used for Scherzo No. 3.[3]

Cochran's public success began with the reaction to a performance of his music at Carnegie Hall [6] followed by radio broadcasts on ABC Classic FM [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] catalyzing the study of Cochran's works.

References

  1. ^ "Julian Cochran : Represented Artist Profile". Australian Music Centre. 1974-06-14. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  2. ^ Name (required) (2011-07-18). "Music Compositions – Defining a National Style « Composing Notes". Composingnotes.wordpress.com. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Scales and Musical Language « Composing Notes". Composingnotes.wordpress.com. 2011-09-03. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  4. ^ Schillinger, Joseph (1946). Schillinger System of Musical Composition. C. Fischer, Inc. (New York).
  5. ^ "Archives: Julian Cochran Archives". Julian Cochran. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  6. ^ Sauter Pianomanufaktur. "Sauter Pianos (Noticias y eventos :: News :: Sauter Concert 275 In Carnegie Hall)". Sauter-pianos.de. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  7. ^ "ABC Classic FM Music Details: Friday 8 April 2011". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  8. ^ "ABC Classic FM Music Details: Saturday 30 July 2011". Abc.net.au. 2011-07-30. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  9. ^ "ABC Classic FM Music Details: Wednesday 4 May 2011". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  10. ^ "ABC Classic FM Music Details: Wednesday 16 March 2011". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  11. ^ "ABC Classic FM Music Details: Friday 11 March 2011". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  12. ^ "ABC Classic FM Music Details: Saturday 27 August 2011". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  13. ^ "Playlist for Classic Breakfast with Emma Ayres, 6:05AM - 9:05AM, Friday 11 March on ABC Classic FM". Limelight Magazine. 2011-03-11. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  14. ^ "Playlist for Classic Drive with Julia Lester, 4:05PM - 7:00PM, Monday 14 March on ABC Classic FM". Limelight Magazine. 2011-03-14. Retrieved 17 September 2011.

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