Miriam Hyde

Miriam Hyde (January 15, 1913 - January 11, 2005) was an Australian composer, pianist, poet and music educator .

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January 15 - 1913 - January 11 - 2005 - Australian - Composer - Pianist - Poet

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She composed many works for piano, songs and other instrumental and orchestral works and performed as a pianist with eminent conductors including Sir Malcolm Sargent, Sir Bernard Heinze and Geoffrey Simon.

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Sir Malcolm Sargent - Sir Bernard Heinze - Geoffrey Simon

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Hyde was born in Adelaide and studied with her mother before attending the Elder Conservatorium in Adelaide and later won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in London where she was awarded several composition prizes.

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Adelaide - Elder Conservatorium - Royal College of Music - London

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She returned to Adelaide in 1936, and soon after moved to Sydney where she worked for several decades as a composer, recitalist, teacher, examiner and lecturer.

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1936 - Sydney

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In 1981 she was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and in 1991 was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). she was crowned International Woman of the Year in 1991-92 and was awarded an honorary doctorate by Macquarie University.

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Order of the British Empire - 1991 - Order of Australia - Honorary doctorate - Macquarie University

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Her 90th birthday was celebrated with concerts and broadcasts throughout Australia.

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