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Words by Graham Strahle

Nicholas Carter and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra have turned into a formidable combination in their short time together. In 2016, the ASO took a bet on Carter, then aged 30, by elevating him to principal conductor — unprecedently young at the time in the orchestra’s history….

Amy discussed her new album ‘Glass’ and her ‘Take A Breath’ project on BBC Breakfast on 14th March 2017. Watch the interview below:

Ben Hogwood of arcana.fm reviewed Amy’s latest album ‘Glass’ you can read the review here.

Words Jennine Khalik

A classical saxophonist is hoping to teach schoolchildren to inhale and exhale away their anxieties. Amy Dickson is piloting a breathing technique program at a handful of Australian schools this month aimed atimproving the mental health of primary schoolers. The “Take a Breath” campaign has seen success in…

Another huge thank you to Amy’s fans for the continued support.  We were pleased to see last Friday 3rd February that Amy’s album ‘Glass’ came in at Number 1 in the UK Specialist Classical Chart!

Also, UK Fans don’t forget to listen out for Amy performing ‘Escapades’ this Friday 10th…

Would you like to see Amy Dickson perform live?  Well now’s your chance to do so – enter this competition here and you could be in with the chance to watch Amy live in concert at Eaton Square on 30th March!  She will be playing music by Saint-Saens, Ravel,…

Thank you to all of Amy’s fans for your support – her performance of Philip Glass’  violin concerto for CMusic TV has reached 1 million views on YouTube! Watch it below:

 

Take a look at Amy’s incredible new music video of her performing Philip Glass’ ‘Violin Sonata’, which she arranged for soprano saxophone herself!

 

Classic-Brit award-winner Amy Dickson’s iconic album ‘Glass’ is OUT NOW.

In celebration of Philip Glass’ 80th Birthday, ‘Glass’ is a collection of recordings of some of Philip Glass’ most iconic music, transcribed for saxophone by Amy herself.

You can order a copy here or download…

Leading classical saxophonist, Amy Dickson, is delighted to announce her brand-new, ground-breaking album of iconic works by Philip Glass is to be released 27th January 2017 on Sony Classical in celebration of Glass’s 80th birthday on 31st January 2017.

The Sonata for Violin and Piano and the Concerto…

‘Dickson’s cantabile playing throughout what sounds like a long, wordless aria is peerless.’

Read the full article here

On Saturday night at a gala dinner at Australia House in London Amy was awarded Young Australian of the Year in the UK for 2016, the latest accolade in a quickly growing list of prizes. The UK Australia Day Awards, introduced by the non-profit Australia Day Foundation, recognise those Australians who…