Christopher_Gordon_(composer)

Christopher Gordon (composer)

Christopher Gordon (composer)

Australian composer

Christopher John Gordon (born 1956) is an English-born Australian composer and politician best known for his film scores, but has also received major classical commissions.[1] His film scores include, Ladies in Black (2018), Mao's Last Dancer (2009), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) and On the Beach (2000).[2]

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In 2016, Gordon ran for the Arts Party in the City of Ryde based seat of Bennelong, achieving 1.08% of the vote.[3]

In 2017, he was elected as councillor on the East Ward of the City of Ryde for the Greens and was chosen as deputy mayor, serving a single term in 2017–2018.[4][5][6] Gordon sought re-election for a second term on Council on 4 December 2021, but was unsuccessful.[7][8]

Awards and nominations

Gordon has won national awards for composition, both in Australia and overseas.[9]

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Film scores

References

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    "Christopher Gordon : Represented Artist". The Australian Music Centre. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
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    "Christopher Gordon". Internet Movie Database (IMDb). Retrieved 28 October 2012.
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    Visentin, Lisa (27 September 2017). "New approach on Bondi Pavilion upgrade under Greens-Labor controlled council". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
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    "Greens on Council Christopher Gordon". Greens New South Wales. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
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    Deare, Steven (26 September 2017). "LABOR'S JEROME LAXALE IS RYDE COUNCIL MAYOR". Northern District Times. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
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    "Cr Christopher Gordon - candidate for The City of Ryde, East Ward". Greens On Council. The Greens NSW. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
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    "City of Ryde – East Ward". NSW Local Council Elections 2021. NSW Electoral Commission. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
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    "Awards for Christopher Gordon". Internet Movie Database (IMDb). Retrieved 28 October 2012.
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    "Winners prior to 2002". Australian Performing Rights Association Screen Music Award Nomination History. Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). Archived from the original on 14 April 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
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    "Congratulations to this year's Primetime Emmy Nominees & Winners". The Society of Composers and Lyricists. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
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    ARIA Award previous winners. "History Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 16 July 2022.
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    "WINNERS & NOMINEES". aacta.org. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  14. [14]
    "The Screen Guide Ladies in Black 2018". Screen Australia. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
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