Hyde, Miriam 1913 - 2005
Author: Iida, Arisa
Last updated：March 1, 2008
Author: Iida, Arisa
Author : Australian Music Centre
Last Updated: January 1, 2010
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Author : Australian Music Centre
Born in Adelaide in 1913. After being educated by her mother, she studied under William Silver at the Elder Conservatorium. After obtaining her diploma, she received the South Australian Prize in 1928. She received a university scholarship and studied abroad for three years at the Royal College in London. In England, she studied piano with Arthur Benjamin and composition with Gordon Jacob. She won composition prizes three times and performed her two piano concertos with major London orchestras, including the BBC.
Returning to Adelaide, South Australia, in 1936, she composed numerous orchestral works for theatrical music, among which Fantasy on Waltzing Matilda became well-known.
Thereafter, seeking a broader scope of activity, she settled in Sydney and for many years was active as a composer, performer, educator, adjudicator, lecturer, and contributor to numerous music magazines. Her works include:
- Numerous piano pieces ranging from elementary to diploma levels
- Over 50 songs
- Chamber music
- Sonatas for viola, clarinet, and flute
- Orchestral works
She also served as a patron for various national organizations, such as music teachers' associations and composers' societies.
In 2002, in recognition of her long-standing contributions to Australian music, she was awarded the Classical Award by the Australian Music Centre. The award ceremony took place in a concert format at the Eugene Goossens Hall in Sydney on Hyde's 90th birthday in 2003.
She passed away in January 2005, shortly before her 92nd birthday.
Works(12)
Piano Solo (6)
Various works (7)