Phil Moran
Performer, Composer, Music Educator
BMus
Philip Moran is one of this country’s finest classical guitarists. He began studying at age nine and was named Student of the Year on completion of his Bachelor of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium. He won first prize in the Australian Guitar Competition before travelling to Europe and Spain to undertake masterclasses and further study. He gave his debut solo recital at the Sydney Opera House accompanied by the Sydney Youth Orchestra and has since performed with artists such as Martin Lass, Jane Rutter and Deborah Byrne.
Philip Moran has been involved with Christian ministry as Head of
Music at a Christian Arts College, as Church Music Coordinator and as a
Bible teacher.
He has performed as guest soloist for numerous
concertos and solo recitals, performances for Orchestras around NSW as
well as performing on the soundtrack recording of the new Australian
film, ‘The Bet’. Philip released his first solo CD ‘Spanish
Inspiration’ in 2003, which is now regularly aired on ABC Classic FM.
Currently, Philip keeps up a busy schedule lecturing in music at the
Wesley Institute, teaching guitar privately and freelancing as a
musician in Sydney.
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