Nigel Westlake

Quick Facts

Full Name	Nigel Westlake
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Sep 6, 1958(1958-09-06)
Age	66
Birthplace	Perth
Country	Australia
Birth City	Western Australia
Horoscope	Virgo

Nigel Westlake Biography

Nigel Westlake is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on September 6, 1958 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Awarded composer with a winning career that was spanning three decades. He was best known for his film score for Imagine the very debut Imax feature.

He as well as piano player He and pianist Geoffrey Lancaster both studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. both were students at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

His Op. 1, Omphalo Centric Lecture for percussion quartet, has become one of the most frequently performed works in the percussion repertoire since its composition in 1984. It was premiered by the Sydney-based percussion group Synergy. It was recorded through the use of multitrack recording by Michael Askill in 1995 on the album “Onomatopoeia” (Westlake uses the same technique on the album’s first track). In 2006, his Percussion Concerto When the Clock Strikes Me was premiered with Rebecca Lagos and the Sydney Symphony. In 2007, the newly commissioned clarinet concertino “Rare Sugar” was premiered by Catherine McCorkill and the Australia Ensemble.

Westlake was born in Perth, Western Australia to clarinettist Donald Westlake. He attended the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, but left the school early to pursue a professional career in music, studying clarinet with his father. Eventually, he studied at the Australian Film and Television School under William Motzing. In the early years of his career he was a freelance performer and composer, playing throughout Australia and in parts of Europe in recording sessions, chamber music concerts, theatre and ballet performances, as well as tours. He was a member of the Magic Puddin’ Band and was later invited to be a part of the Australia Ensemble, a group of musicians that played new Australian classical music. He remained a composer during this time, writing music on commission for groups including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Royal Australian Navy Band. He composed his first film score in 1989, and later was widely recognized with his score for the Oscar- nominated film Babe. Other film scores he has composed include Antarctica, Penguin Play, The Nugget and Miss Potter.

The father of his son, Donald Westlake once played as the lead clarinetist with his orchestra, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Nigel Westlake Net Worth

Nigel Westlake is one of the richest Composer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nigel Westlake 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was briefly a student at his first class at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, but then moved on to pursue other possibilities.

He won the APRA-AMC Classical Music Award for Best Performance of an Australian Composition for Rare Sugar in 2008.

Nigel Westlake (born 6 September 1958) is an Australian composer, musician and conductor.

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Who is Nigel Westlake Dating?

According to our records, Nigel Westlake married to Jan Loquet Westlake. As of December 1, 2023, Nigel Westlake’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Nigel Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Nigel Westlake celebrates birthday on September 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Nigel Westlake

1. Nigel Westlake is an Australian composer and conductor.
2. He was born on September 6, 1958, in Australia.
3. Westlake has composed music for various mediums including film and television.
4. His most famous work is the soundtrack for the movie “Babe.”
5. Westlake has won multiple awards for his compositions, including several ARIA Awards.
6. He collaborated with renowned didgeridoo player William Barton on the album “Compassion.”
7. Westlake’s music often combines classical elements with indigenous Australian influences.
8. He has worked with prestigious orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra.
9. In addition to composing, Westlake also conducts performances of his own works.
10. His compositions have been performed at major venues and festivals globally.

How old is Nigel Westlake?

63 years (September 6, 1958)

Who wrote the music for Miss Potter?

Music composed by

When was Nigel Westlake born?

September 6, 1958 (age 63 years)

Did Millie Warne marry?

Millie Melora McMurdie (born Warne), Circa 1867 – 1943 Millie married Hamilton McMurdie on date. Hamilton was born circa 1874. They had 2 children: Mary Spencer Belyea (born McMurdie) and one other child. Millie passed away in 1943, at age 76 at death place.

Is Miss Potter based on true story?

Miss Potter is based on the true story of Beatrix Potter (Renee Zellweger), a writer/painter who lives in London during the early 1900s with a family ranking high on the financial totem pole.