TJI – Not so secret mother’s business
One woman’s private poems reflecting on the wonder of motherhood has been transformed into a book and adapted into a musical work. Miriam Hechtman Published: 5 May 2025 “I had no idea I was writing a book. It was the furthest thing from my mind. I started writing to understand my experience,” says Jessica Chapnik […]
TEDx Sydney 2025 – New Horizons
TEDx Sydney 2025 – New Horizons featuring my music set to the poetry of Jessica Chapnik Kahn in the performance of MADRE: The Transformative Power of Mother. Three Horizons – Ideas to meet the moment. Hear from Australia’s brightest minds as they explore the Three Horizons: Triage (what requires immediate action), Transition (temporary fixes vs. […]
Anonymous Honorary Donation to Charity for Amidah A Silent Prayer
Finalist of the 2025 Nexas inaugural competition for saxophone quartet work Art Of The Scott Sisters
TEDx Sydney City Recital Hall 2025 Performance
TEDx Sydney 2025 City Recital Hall – New Horizons featuring my music set to the poetry of Jessica Chapnik Kahn in the performance of MADRE: The Transformative Power of Mother.
Commission by Hourglass Ensemble for the song cycle The Fire Always Says Yes
Commission by Hourglass Ensemble for the song cycle The Fire Always Says. Premiere at the Sydney Opera House Utzon Room October 2025. Soloist Amy Moore and chamber ensemble.
Premiere of Madre for Poetica Woollahra Council Chambers May 2025
SC grant recipient for the work Amidah A Silent Prayer
Grant recipient SC for the work Amidah A Silent Prayer. Premiered March 2025. Written for Tenor and Piano. Archival performance only. Score available on request.
SJM Musical Portrait Prize Competition Winner 2024
The SJM Musical Portrait Prize Competition Winner 2024 for Ninio’s Journey. Written for the acclaimed traditional instrumental group Notturno for flute, viola and guitar.