After leaving his position as a violist with the Berlin Philharmonic to pursue a full-time composing career, Brett Dean has achieved significant acclaim for his unique and masterful approach to contemporary music, culminating in the recent premiere of his opera "Of One Blood," which features a libretto by his wife and involves their daughter as part of the cast. #ClassicalMusic #Composer #Opera #DE #AU #GB #MU
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He Left the Berlin Philharmonic to Find His Voice. He Found a World Stage.
After 14 years playing viola in the Berlin Philharmonic, Brett Dean craved uncertainty.
He had been creating his own music since shortly after he joined the orchestra in 1985, first improvising in underground Berlin clubs, then writing for classical ensembles.