Mark Isaacs
Mark Isaacs (born 22 June 1958, London[1]) is an Australian classical and jazz composer and pianist.[2]
Mark Isaacs | |
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| Born | 22 June 1958 London, England |
| Genres | Classical Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist, conductor |
| Website | www |
Isaacs has also composed and conducted music for film and television.[3]
Discography
| Title | Details |
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| Originals |
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| Preludes |
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| Encounters (with Dave Holland & Roy Haynes) |
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| For Sure |
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| Fire |
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| Air |
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| Water |
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| Earth |
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| The Elements |
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| Elders Suite (with Kenny Wheeler) |
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| On Reflection |
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| Closer |
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| Keeping the Standards (with Jay Anderson & Adam Nussbaum) |
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| Visions |
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| Resurgence (with Vinnie Colaiuta, Bob Sheppard, Jay Anderson, Steve Tavaglione & James Muller) |
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| Tell It Like It Is (as Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band) |
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| Aurora (as Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band) |
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| The Wind in the Willows Hush Collection Volume 12 (with members of Goldner String Quartet, Australia Ensemble & Sydney Symphony; narration by Andrew Ford) |
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| Children's Songs |
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| Duende (as Resurgence) |
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| Ulpirra Sonatines (with Melissa Doecke) |
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| The Present (EP, with Loretta Palmeiro) |
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| Robin Hood: The Film Music of Mark Isaacs Vol. 1 |
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| Forgotten Fields |
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| All Who Travel With Us (with Loretta Palmeiro) |
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| Intimacies |
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| Ravel: Ondine (single) |
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| SONATA: Solo Piano Works Composed and Performed by Mark Isaacs |
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Filmography
- A Tale of Two Cities (1984)
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1985)
- Kidnapped (1986)
- Ivanhoe (1986)
- Rob Roy (1987)
- Don Quixote of La Mancha (1987)
- Black Beauty (1987)
- The Wind in the Willows (1988)
- The Black Arrow (1988)
- Alice in Wonderland (1988)
- The Corsican Brothers (1989)
- G.P. (1989-1990) (34 episodes)
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears (1991)
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1992)
- The New Adventures of William Tell (1992)
- The New Adventures of Robin Hood (1992)
- Mark Isaacs Symphony No.1: Queensland Symphony Orchestra (2014)
Awards and nominations
AIR Independent Music Awards
The AIR Awards (or Jägermeister Independent Music Awards) give awards for independent albums in various categories.
| Year | Nominee / Work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Aurora (as Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band) | Best Independent Jazz Album | Nominated | [4] |
Albert H. Maggs Composition Award
The Albert H. Maggs Composition Award is a commission-based Australian classical composition award. It is administered by the University of Melbourne and is awarded annually in August.[5][6]
| Year | Result | Ref. |
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| 2007 | Won | [7] |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2007 | Resurgence | Best Jazz Album | Nominated | [8] |
| 2009 | Tell It Like It Is (as Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band) | [9] |
Art Music Awards
The Art Music Awards are presented each year by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA AMCOS) and the Australian Music Centre (AMC).
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Award for Excellence in Jazz | For his sustained contribution over four decades and 2015 Queensland Regional Tour |
Nominated (Finalist) | [10] |
| 2021 | Performance of the Year – Jazz/Improvised Music | All Who Travel With Us (with Loretta Palmeiro) | [11] | |
| Work of the Year: Jazz |
Australia Council Fellowship
Australia Council Fellowships of $80,000 support outstanding, established artists' and arts workers' activity and professional development for a period of up to two years.
| Year | Result | Ref. |
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| 1996 | Won | [12] |
Classical Music Awards
The 2008 Classical Music Awards (now Art Music Awards) were presented by APRA and the Australian Music Centre, at The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House.[13]
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2008 | Instrumental Work of the Year | Walk a Golden Mile | Won | [13][14] |
| Waltz for Melanie | Nominated | [15] |
Don Banks Memorial Fellowship
The Don Banks Memorial Fellowship was awarded by the Australia Council annually from 1981 to 1996.[16]
| Year | Result | Ref. |
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| 1984 | Won | [16] |
Jean Bogan Prize for Piano Composition
The University of Newcastle presents the Jean Bogan Prize for Piano Composition, which recognises "original and outstanding" solo piano compositions by an Australian composer.[17]
| Year | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2010 | Miniatures & Variations | Nominated (Highly Commended) | [18] |
| 2012 | Children's Songs | Won (Joint) |
Paul Lowin Orchestral Prize
The Paul Lowin Orchestral Prize, which is "known as one of Australia's richest prizes for music composition", is awarded to a work scored for modern chamber or symphony orchestra.[19][20]
| Year | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Invocations for cello & orchestra | Nominated (Highly Commended) | [21] |
Other activities
Lifeline Australia
Isaacs is a volunteer telephone counsellor at Lifeline Australia, the nationwide crisis support and suicide prevention service.[2]
References
- "Isaacs, Mark, 1958- – Full record view – Libraries Australia Search". librariesaustralia.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- Galvin, Nick (16 January 2018), "For Mark Isaacs all that matters is the music", The Sydney Morning Herald
- Galvin, Nick (14 April 2020), "Musical adventures with Robin Hood", The Sydney Morning Herald
- "Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced". Tone Deaf. 12 September 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- "Albert H. Maggs Composition Awards". Louise Hanson-Dyer Music Library. University of Melbourne. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- University of Melbourne Statute: R7.127 The Albert H. Maggs Composition Award
- "Albert H Maggs Composition Award : Prize : Australian Music Centre". australianmusiccentre.com.au. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- "2007 ARIA Awards Winners". aria.com.au. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- "2009 ARIA Awards Winners". aria.com.au. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- "Art Music Awards 2016". APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- "Art Music Awards – APRA AMCOS & AMC". APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- "Mark Isaacs : Represented Artist Profile : Australian Music Centre". australianmusiccentre.com.au. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- "Classical Music Awards 2008 : Australian Music Centre". australianmusiccentre.com.au. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- "APRA|AMCOS : 2008 Winners". 14 January 2010. Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- "2008 Finalists – Classical Music Awards". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 29 April 2010.
- "Australia Council Awards Alumni". Australia Council for the Arts. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- "Jean Bogan Prize for Piano Composition". The University of Newcastle, Australia. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- "Jean Bogan Prize for Piano Composition : Prize : Australian Music Centre". australianmusiccentre.com.au. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- "Australian Music Centre Online : Breaking Sound Barriers". australianmusiccentre.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- "Six compositions shortlisted for major Australian awards". Limelight. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- "Paul Lowin Orchestral Prize : Prize : Australian Music Centre". australianmusiccentre.com.au. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
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