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Composer Conductor  

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Classical

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Choral

 

 

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Geoffrey Lancaster is a renowned Australian classical music artist, known for his exceptional skills as a pianist, conductor, and harpsichordist. Born on 11th March 1954 in Perth, Western Australia, Lancaster showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. He was a prodigious talent and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional abilities. Lancaster's musical education began at the University of Western Australia, where he studied piano with Frank Callaway and composition with Raymond Hanson. He later went on to study at the Royal College of Music in London, where he was awarded the prestigious Tagore Gold Medal for his outstanding performance in piano. Lancaster also studied harpsichord with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam, which helped him develop a deep understanding of Baroque music. Throughout his career, Lancaster has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Academy of Ancient Music, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, such as Sir Neville Marriner, Christopher Hogwood, and Richard Tognetti. One of Lancaster's most significant achievements was his performance of all 27 Mozart piano concertos with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra in 2005. This was a monumental undertaking, and Lancaster's performances were widely praised for their technical brilliance and musical sensitivity. The project was also recorded and released as a 12-CD set, which received critical acclaim and won several awards. Lancaster has also been recognized for his work as a conductor, particularly in the field of historically informed performance. He has conducted many orchestras and ensembles, including the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Antipodes, and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Lancaster's conducting style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to bring out the best in his musicians. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Lancaster is also a respected musicologist and scholar. He has written extensively on the music of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, and has published several books and articles on historical performance practice. Lancaster's research has helped to shed new light on the interpretation of classical music and has influenced many musicians and scholars around the world. Throughout his career, Lancaster has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to classical music. In 1999, he was awarded the Order of Australia for his services to music, and in 2012, he was awarded the prestigious Don Banks Music Award for his outstanding contribution to Australian music. Lancaster has also been awarded honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of Western Australia and the University of Tasmania. Despite his many achievements, Lancaster remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and conduct regularly, and his passion for music is evident in every note he plays. Lancaster's legacy as a musician, scholar, and educator is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence and his love of classical music.

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