Alison Bauld facts for kids

Alison Margaret Bauld was born on May 7, 1944. She is an Australian writer and composer. She lives and works in London, England.

About Alison Bauld

Alison Bauld is known for creating music and writing stories. She has lived in both Australia and England. Her work has been performed around the world.

Her Early Life and Studies

Alison Bauld was born in Sydney, Australia. She loved music from a young age. She studied piano with a famous teacher named Alexander Sverjensky at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music.

Besides music, Alison also enjoyed acting. She studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art. After her acting studies, she toured for a year as an actress, performing plays by William Shakespeare.

She then went back to her music studies. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Sydney.

Continuing Her Education in England

Alison Bauld received a special scholarship to continue her studies in England. There, she focused on composing music. She learned from important composers like Elisabeth Lutyens and Hans Keller.

In 1974, she earned a doctorate degree in composition from the University of York. This is a very high degree in music.

Her Career in Music and Writing

After finishing her education, Alison Bauld became a composer and a music teacher. Her musical pieces have been played in many different countries. She even won a special award called the Gulbenkian Dance Award for her compositions. This shows how talented she is in creating music for dance.

Alison Bauld's Creative Works

Alison Bauld has created many different types of works. She has written music for choirs, plays, and even solo instruments. She has also written a novel.

Musical Compositions

Some of her well-known musical works include:

• Van Diemen's land: This is a choral fantasy for singers and a choir.
• Dear Emily: This is a music theatre piece for an actress who also sings. It can be performed with a harp or a piano.
• Nell: This is a ballad opera.
• Farewell Already: This piece was adapted from Shakespeare's play Richard III.
• Banquot's Buried: Another music theatre work.
• Where Should Othello Go: A song for a tenor or baritone singer and piano.
• Pluto: A theatrical chamber work for a soprano singer, a female chorus, and instruments.
• No More of Love: A song for a soprano singer and piano.
• Play Your Way: This is a three-volume piano tutor, which means it helps people learn to play the piano.

Published Books

Besides her music, Alison Bauld has also published a novel. A novel is a long story.

• Mozart's Sister: This book was published in the autumn of 2005 by Alcina Press.