RICHARD MILLS

composer and conductor

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Richard John Mills AM, DMus BA Qld, is an Australian conductor and composer. He is currently the Artistic Director of Victorian Opera, and formerly Artistic Director of the West Australian Opera and Artistic Consultant with Orchestra Victoria.

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CONDUCTOR

Richard regularly conducts the leading orchestras and opera companies of Australia and has an extensive discography of orchestral works including his own compositions.

Victorian Opera’s Richard Mills isn’t just an artistic director, he’s something of an artistic philosopher as well ...
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COMPOSER

Mills's works are regularly performed throughout the world. Compositions range from major orchestral and choral works to ballet music. Commissions for the Sydney Symphony include Tenebrae, Emblems, and Totemic JourneysRequiem Diptych was commissioned and premiered by the Chicago Chamber Musicians Brass in 2001.