Melba Recordings Information

During its first thirteen years Melba Recordings has supported and recorded several established Australian artists - including the conductors Richard Bonynge and Simone Young, and singers Cheryl Barker and Stuart Skelton - as well as an increasing number of emerging talents like tenor Steve Davislim, violinist Ray Chen, cellists Pei-Jee and Pei-San Ng, and many others. An original catalogue has been enriched by inaugural recordings of music by Saint-Sans, Vierne and Chausson, and striking new interpretations of Bach, Mozart, Schubert and Britten using many of the best Australian artists and technicians. he specialist catalogue gives Melba Recordings an extra standing on the world stage. In 2004, the Federal Government awarded the Melba Foundation a five-year grant of $5 million and in 2009, a three-year grant of $2.25 million, to produce high-quality music recordings that showcase Australian artists on the world classical music stage. The Melba Foundation is taking Australian music culture to the world and creating a legacy for future Australians. The beneficiaries of this initiative are Australia's musicians, artists, orchestras and performing arts organisations. To date (June 2012), Melba Recordings has recorded 66 CDs . The catalogue includes many world premiere releases designed specifically to interest the international market.