composition

Diane has studied composition privately with Johanna Selleck, and at the VCA and Monash University. Writing works for her own groups e.g.firstly Archaeopteryx Harp and voice ; double bass; drums; trombone; saxophone; and often trumpet and flute,then combinations not including harp e.g. string trio for double bass, viola and cello, played as part of the larger work Project Sunrise. 2003, combining these string instruments with the jazz sound of the drums and trumpet,harp,flute and extra bass player.

Diane Peters first work for orchestra #53 Hillarion (for orchestra with jazz saxophone) was performed by the Monash Orchestra, conducted by Timothy Phillips, Melbourne October 2004. Her own film score for harp and piano featured as the music for Australian short film One Step Back by Mark Robinson Appearing in Melbourne International film festival, and winning numerous awards and screenings internationally.

Diane has played session harp for other composers film scores including Paul Grabowsky and Cezary Scubizewski, taking advantage of her ability to collaborate and improvise.

mp3:

string trio 2

viola -ekki veltheim
cello-will martina
bass-shannon birchell

one step back "closing theme"

avesa primavera