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Rhys Boak
Artist
Rhys Boak was born in Melbourne and is one of the Australia's busiest organists. He studied organ with John Mallinson and Douglas Lawrence OAM at Melbourne University, and harpsichord with Ann Murphy. He is in constant demand locally and internationally as both a recitalist and accompanist. He is a veteran of several concert tours including tours to Europe and Asia and his playing can be heard on more than a dozen CD recordings both as a soloist and as an accompanist to many of Australia's finest choral ensembles such as the Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir and Choir of Ormond college where until recently he held the post of College Organist. He is currently the organist and manager of music at St. Michael's Church, Melbourne.
Most recently Rhys travelled to China where he gave a series of concerts with fellow Australian musician Geoffrey Tozer featuring the rare combination of Piano and Organ in duet. They ended each concert with a series of improvisations on local folk melodies |
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Rhys Boak and five other organists play fifteen Ballarat organs
15 historic organs in the Ballarat region can be heard on this CD released to coincide with the 2005 festival. There is a fully illustrated 16 page booklet which surveys the organ builders, churches and their organs, the music, and the performers.
33 pieces played by organists Ingrid Austin, Merrowyn Deacon, Rhys Boak, Colin Jenkins, John Maynard
A collection of short organ works performed on the 1882 T.C. Lewis organ in St George's Uniting Church , East St. Kilda, Melbourne.
The collection of pieces on this recording represents a small sample of works deliberately composed for small pipe organs and harmoniums. In addition there are pieces which sound convincing on large or small organs. We have chosen a pipe organ which has a fairly standard stop specification, but a very resourceful tonal design. Not all of the compositions are dependent on specific tone colours, and can be musically enjoyable on other keyboard instruments. Choir of Ormond College, directed by Douglas Lawrence, with Rhys Boak (organ), Stephen McIntyre (piano)
Ho hum - another carol CD, you say. Ah yes, but this one is different! The Choir Of Ormond College here sings several carols long held in affection around the world but adds to these with newer works accompanied by renowned Australian pianist, Stephen McIntyre.
Ron Nagorcka and Robert Williams
On this, his first CD for Move Records, Nagorcka is joined by his long-time collaborator, the Melbourne-based pianist, educator and co-composer Robert Williams. The gorgeous cover and backcard artwork is by the acclaimed Tasmanian artist, Philip Wolfhagen.
Rhys Boak and Ryoko Mori
Organ duo, Rhys Boak and Ryoko Mori, team up to celebrate the 100th birthday of a very special Australian organ.
The Scots' Church Choir, directed by Douglas Lawrence, organ Rhys Boak
The Choir of Scots' Church presents music from Palestrina in the sixteenth century to twenty-first century music by a contemporary Australian composer, Andrew Batterham. It also includes a rare performance of the Widor Mass for choir, baritone choir and two organs.
Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir, pianist Linda O'Brien, organist Rhys Boak, Lynlee Williams mezzosoprano
The Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir presents its first concert on their own at the Melbourne Concert Hall for the first St. David's Day of the new millennium.
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