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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.’

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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…

The Financial Times have reviewed ‘Island Songs’.

“Music from Down Under can still sound a world apart.” – Read the full review here.

‘Island Songs’ features world-premiere recordings by three of Australia’s most renowned composers: Brett Dean, Ross Edwards and Peter Sculthorpe. Recorded with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, all works on ‘Island Songs’ were written and arranged specifically for this remarkable album. You can discover your copy today on iTunes and

The Music Trust have reviewed Amy’s album ‘Island Songs’ and called her performances “exemplary”.

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