Penelope Thwaites
Penelope Mary Thwaites, born in 1944 in the United Kingdom to Australian
parents, is an Australian concert pianist and composer. She grew up in
Melbourne, earning a degree in music from Melbourne University in 1966. After
studying orchestration with William L Reed and piano with Albert Ferber in
London, Thwaites debuted at Wigmore Hall in 1974. She performed with the London
Philharmonic and BBC Concert Orchestra, and is known for her interpretations of
Australian composers, particularly Percy Grainger, recording over 260 tracks of
his music. Her notable albums include Australian ...
Down by the RiverAlessandro Fisher and Penelope Thwaites
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Died for LoveKathryn Rudge and Penelope Thwaites
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Songs of Travel: No. 3, The Roadside FireKathryn Rudge and Penelope Thwaites
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Sappho: How Soon Will All My Lovely Days Be OverKathryn Rudge and Penelope Thwaites
4:27
Songs of Travel: No. 2, Let Beauty AwakeKathryn Rudge and Penelope Thwaites
1:39
Up-Country SongAlessandro Fisher, Kathryn Rudge and Penelope Thwaites
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