After the Fire
Australian composer Michelle Nelson presents ‘After the Fire’ a stunning new CD showcasing her work. Illustrative of Australia, past and present, this music is appealing, melodic and contemporary.
Michelle Nelson is a composer and guitarist committed to developing instrumental works that are contemporary but also draw inspiration from traditional composition practice.
Her popular works Brolga Dances, Capricorn Light and Pacifica (2009), and Amorevolezza (2005) reflect these aims.
Michelle is driven by the belief that in a world of cut-and- paste, computer- generated music the art of written music composition is more vital than ever and that the most original work can only come from the imagination of skilled artists.
Artist

Michelle Nelson
Michelle Nelson is a composer, guitarist and creative educator committed to developing instrumental works that are contemporary but also draw inspiration from traditional composition practice.
Track Listing
- Giacoso 1:55
- Barcarolle 3:23
- Allegretto 1:54
- Andante e Rubato, Allegro 4:29
- Larghetto 6:15
- Rondo Vivace 3:48
- I - 'Idyll' 5:28
- II - 'Decay' 3:54
- III - 'Regeneration' 7:09
- I - Andantino 2:44
- II - Moderato 1:46
- III - Allegretto e Piacevole 2:10
- IV - Andantino 1:54
- V - Allegretto e senza Rubato 1:23
- VI - Povo Allegro e Piacevole 3:16
- After The Fire Michelle Nelson 6:44
- Summer Rain Michelle Nelson 4:03
Harmony on Lyttleton Street Michelle Nelson
Sonata for Flute & Guitar Michelle Nelson
Birrarung Suite Michelle Nelson
The Bells Of Beechworth Michelle Nelson
Performers
- Michelle Nelson · guitar
- Julie Danaher · tracks 4–6
- Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble · track 16
Where to listen
After the Fire is available for streaming through Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
After the Fire is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MCD 492
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 62 minutes 15 seconds
- Release date
- 1 Sep 2013
- Musical work
copyright - © 2013 Michelle Nelson
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2013 Move Records
- Category
- Classical
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574049220
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