Today, I had the chance to sit down and chat with Melbourne-based composer Lee **Bradshaw.** Exactly on this day, one year ago (2024), the premiere of his first opera—which I had the honour of engraving—took place. It was not just “another opera”, rather the first grand-opera of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, titled _Zarqa Al-Yamama,_ a 90-min, two-acts masterpiece entirely sung in Arabic language.
To celebrate this historic anniversary, I felt it appropriate to catch-up with Lee on his multiple open fronts (definitely a kindred soul in this!).
Grab a drink, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!
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Are you sleeping, Brother … Fred?!
SYNOPSIS:
Two major publishers released editions of Justus Johann Dotzauer’s music.
Discussion on the challenges of the publishing and printing industries.
Despite the difficulties, I remain committed to producing high-quality editions and educational materials.
Into the Maelstrom
An Artistic Score Engraving update for February-March 2025 Dear all, Welcome to a much delayed issue of our newsletter. I’m sorry to have left so much time pass by since the last instalment, but too many things got in the way. Generally speaking, I am forced to switch from a monthly schedule to a “wheneverContinue reading “Into the Maelstrom”
A Conversation with Australian composer Lee Bradshaw
Hello everyone and welcome back to the blog. Today, I have the chance to sit down and chat with Melbourne-based composer Lee **Bradshaw,** with whom I have had the honour of collaborating with on several projects over the past few years.
How is an ASE Edition made?
One of the aspects people love most of Artistic Score Engraving’s editions is their stunning, often fanatical, care for detail. This level of dedication is no longer the norm in the music engraving industry—as it used to be—, with focus having bluntly shifted to productivity and sheer speed.
Music Preparation Services 