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The ABC has picked up two awards in the prestigious Prix Italia
competition, held recently in Italy.
... and ABC Classic FM's
The
Listening Room program,
The
Ears Outside My Listening Room, by composer Colin Black, was the
winner in The Radio Music - Composed Work category.
The Prix Italia is an international radio, television and web
competition. Now in its 55th year, entry is limited to a select group
of about 75 public and private broadcasters, from more than 60
countries. Previous winners include Samuel Beckett and Harold
Pinter.
"It is equivalent of, I think, an Olympic gold medal," says executive
producer of the ABC Acoustic Art Unit, Robyn Ravlich. "It has the
same effect. Doors will open for Colin, all over the world. He will be
introduced to the radio community worldwide." Colin's program, a
collection of oral histories from around Australia, entwined with
music, was produced during his residency, supported by the Australia
Council, with
The Listening Room.
It was commended for the "exceptional treatment of its subject matter
and the creation in words and music of a powerful, emotional mood
without overstatement".
- Limelight, published by
ArtsDiary Pty Ltd (in association with the
Australian Broadcasting Corporation), November 2003, p.12
