{"id":26,"date":"2021-05-25T10:14:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T10:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2025-01-29T05:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T05:01:50","slug":"biography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/?page_id=26","title":{"rendered":"Biography"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Christine Pan (she\/they) is a Sydney-based award-winning composer known for her versatility in style and malleability in form. Her passion for powerful storytelling through music spans into various areas of gaming, science, healthcare, film and theatre.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pan's compositions have been featured by WASO, MSO, Ensemble Offspring, Goldner Quartet, Orchestra Victoria, Musica Viva, ABC Classic, ANAM, Tenth Muse Initiative, Vivid Sydney, HiberNATION Festival and other renowned events and organisations. She hasshowcased her works throughout Europe and the U.S including Unversity of Kansas, University of Nebraska, Fairbanks University, Rutgers University, Mount St Mary's University and Accademia Chigiana, Italy. In 2024, Pan premiered her solo clarinet work Echo Chamber, as part of the ANAM Australian Composers Commissioning Project. Pan received the MOMENTUM commission for her solo bass clarinet work Umwelt, premiered by Patrick Vaughan at Hanson Dyer Hall, Melbourne on Dec 2nd 2024.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pan started their career as game music composer with No Moss Studios while she was completing her undergraduate study in Composition at Sydney Conservatorium of Music. During the pandemic, she was composer for Liverpool Palliative Care Unit writing music for patients and staff and has contributed to research by University of Wollongong and LGBTIQ+ Health Australia in this area.\n\nInterested in multi-sensory concert experiences, Pan has also curated her concert of solo chamber works inspired and paired with five different types of tea. The series has since developed into Tea Break, series of Concerts in Moana Hall, WA in collaboration with Tenth Muse Initiative for Fringe World 2022 and won the best music award category.\n\nPan has been involved numerous theatre productions since delving into theatre in 2022. Pan won the Best Sound Design and Composition of an Independent Theatre Production Sydney Theatre award for Moon Rabbit Rising and numerous Broadway World Awards nominations for Dumb Kids, Forgetting Tim Minchin and Rhomboid in 2023. Most recently she recieved KXT's Best Design nomination for her work on The Pigeons which premiered at KXT on Broadway in last year. Marvelous, her current theatre project is set to tour in Adelaide, Sydney then Melbourne.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pan is a successful recipient of the 2024 Arts Music Fund and is working on The Parts We Give, her first song-cycle for two voices, piano and electroacoustics exploring the nuanced presentation of love within an immigrant Australian-Chinese Family. The work is set to premiere in May 2025 as a songcycle then as a chamber opera in October 2025.\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pan also leads her own piano quintet, Somnus Quintet, and frequently performs at international conventions. She is a represented artist with the Australian Music Centre and APRA.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • Composition and Sound Design for <\/span>The Pigeon <\/span>– <\/i>to be showcased at KXT on Broadway in November<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Musica Viva Commission<\/b> with Jessica Hitchcock and Penny Quartet to be showcased in September and October <\/span><\/li>\n
  • ANAM Set Clarinet Piece <\/span> – commissioned by Australian Academy of Music, to be performed by Dario Scalabrini on June 17<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Composition and Sound Design for <\/b>Aurat Raj <\/b>– <\/i>to be showcased at Belvoir 25A in May<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chronicles of the Ego<\/i> <\/span>(string quartet) <\/span>– <\/span>to be performed by Goldener String Quartet at the the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on March 9 and Adelaide Music Festival for their Final Season on Mar 16<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Introducing Teddy<\/b><\/em> (for clarinet, cello and percussion) based on story by Jessica Walton – performed by Orchestra Victoria for CHILLOUT festival Mar 9
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  • A Green Jaded Winter<\/i> <\/span>solo cello – performed by Josiah Cordes at the University of Kansas, USA on Feb 10<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sunburst Lichen<\/b> (orchestral work) – commissioned by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for <\/font>Cybec 21st Century Australian Composers Program premiered on Jan 30th<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Infused with Silence Voices <\/i><\/span>(flute, guitar, cello, vibraphone) – performed by rising guitarist Abbey Felton in Perth on Jan 12<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Musical Director, Composer and Sound Designer for The Village<\/i> <\/b>– contracted by Q Theatre showcased at Mullins Studio <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sound Design and Composition for Rhomboid<\/i> <\/span>– contracted by Liminal Productions to be showcased at Kings Cross Theatre on Broadway<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sound Design for Forgetting Tim Minchin<\/i> – <\/b>contracted by The Joy Offensive to be showcased at Belvoir 25A<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Infused with Silence Voices <\/i><\/b>(flute, guitar, cello, vibraphone) – commissioned by Ensemble Offspring <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sound Design for Forgetting Tim Minchin<\/i> – <\/span>contracted by The Joy Offensive to be showcased at Belvoir 25A<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sound Design and Composition for <\/b>Dumb Kids <\/i>– contracted by Legit Theatre Company currently showcasing at Kings Cross Theatre on Broadway<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Shadow Work<\/i> <\/b>(viola solo) – <\/b>performed by Dr Xenia Deviatkina-Loh at the Asian Classical Music International Conference held at Rutgers University, New York , U.S.A<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Featured performer and artist for Sound Out the Street<\/i> <\/b>– contracted by P.A.C.T for Live Electroacoustic Set in Erskinville <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Kamikaze Wind of the Divine <\/i><\/b>(orchestral work) – licensed and performed by The Occasional Performing Sinfornia TOPS<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sound Design for <\/b>Metropolis<\/em> \u2013 <\/b>contracted by Little Eggs showcased at Hayes Theatre.     <\/b><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Introducing Teddy<\/em><\/span> (for clarinet, cello and percussion) based on story by Jessica Walton – licensed and performed by Orchestra Victoria for Midsumma<\/em> Festival 2023<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Sound Design and Composition for KALI <\/em>\u2013 <\/strong>contracted by NIDA for Festival of Emerging Artists 2022<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Motions of Equinox<\/em><\/strong> (Harp Solo) \u2013 commissioned by ABC Classic Commissioning Fund and to be included in the Women of Note ABC Classic Album, featured on the Best of ABC Classic playlist.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Collecting<\/em><\/strong> (Flute, Clarinet, Cello and Vibraphone) \u2013 for Fairbanks Summer Festival in Alaska, U.S.A premiered by Corvus Ensemble in collaboration with Fairbanks Summer Festival and Alaska Geographic, supported by the PPCA<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Fable Arts 2022 Program the Thread the Binds <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 with Dr Xenia Deviatkina-Loh showcasing Irish Breakfast <\/em>solo violin piece, digital premiere and in LA.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Sound Design and Composition for Moon Rabbit Rising<\/em><\/strong> contracted by Little Eggs x Belvoir 25A, Winner of the Best Sound Design and Composition for an Independent Production, Sydney Theatre Awards 2022<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Sound Design and Composition for Filipinx play Salt Baby<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 contracted by Ka-llective Productions, showcased in May 2022 at Casula Powerhouse<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Shadow Work<\/i> <\/span>(viola solo) – <\/span>performed by WASO violist Alex Brogan for WASO Composition Project in Perth Concert Hall, WA. 
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      • Featured Composer<\/strong> at the Kansas University Asian Classical Music International Conference (KUACMI) showcased A Green Jaded Winter<\/em> and Fluorescent<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Hermit Crab Lifestyle<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 showcased at Ensemble Offspring Avant Gardens III<\/span><\/li>\n
      • TEA BREAK<\/em><\/strong> (previously \u201cSpill the Tea\u201d) in partnership with Tenth Muse Initiative, Elmstock Tea and Fringe World Festival Perth, awarded Fringe Winner in the Music and Musicals Category<\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Time Capsule<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Audio Video Work in collaboration with Bea Brabante, premiered at Konzertprojekt\u2019s Sound Stories Part 2<\/em>, supported by City of Sydney grants.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Introducing Teddy<\/em><\/strong> (for clarinet, cello and percussion) based on story by Jessica Walton – commissioned by Orchestra Victoria for Midsumma<\/em> Festival 2022<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        • Composer in Residency at Liverpool Hospital \u2013 <\/strong>as part of the Creative Legacy Program 2021 for palliative care patients and staff<\/span><\/li>\n
        • A Green Jaded Winter<\/em><\/strong> played by Julian Smiles from Goldner Quartet, published in volume 25 of Women & Music: A Journal of Gender and Culture for 2021<\/span><\/li>\n
        • \u201cAt Home\u201d Legacy <\/strong>\u2013 publication contribution to GroundSwell Aus<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Sound Design for Steampunk Dragon Installation <\/strong>\u2013 contracted by KandAelectronics for Steampunk Dragon Jasper<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
        • Composer for Colours of Silence<\/em> <\/strong>film music \u2013 contracted by Director Richard Devapiriam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          • Composer in Residence at Liverpool Hospital \u2013 <\/strong>as part of the Creative Legacy Program 2020 for palliative care patients and staff<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Chronicles of the Ego<\/em><\/strong> (string quartet) commissioned by Musica Viva, premiered by Goldner String Quartet at Musica Viva\u2019s Morningmaster\u2019s Concert at the Concourse, Sydney.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • “A lil’ Chat with Artist Celine Cheung”<\/em><\/strong> Interview music in partnership with Diversity Arts Australia and I.C.E<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Therein Lies<\/em><\/strong> (for guitar and piano) premiered by Christine Pan and Heathcliffe Auchinachie commissioned by Konzertprojekt for the Unspoken<\/em> digital series, shortlisted in the Matt Withers Australian Composition Competition 2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            • Adventures of Nezha<\/em><\/strong> (for Orchestra) \u2013 Commissioned and Premiered by KYO in Sep 2019.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • A Dyadic Moment<\/em><\/strong> (for Piano Trio) inspired by Quantum Entanglement – commissioned by Professor Eric Knight and premiered at USYD Innovation Week Gala Dinner in McLaurin Hall.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Midnight Mission<\/em><\/strong> (For Clarinet Solo) \u2013 Premiered by Paolo Ravagli at Accademia, shortlisted out of 8000 submissions in the Kaleidoscope-2020 Call for Scores, Chigiana Siena, Italy under the tutorship of Maestro Salvatore Sciarrino.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Left on Seen<\/em><\/strong> (for 9-piece ensemble \u2013 Wind Quintet and Recorder Quartet) commissioned and premiered at Vivid Sydney 2019 KP\u2019s Light Qualities: Brightness.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Music Producer<\/strong> for Music Video – “Snow Halation” by \u00b5’s performed by Wasabi Galaxy Band and Somnus Quintet<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Arranger<\/strong> for Music Video – “Summer” by Joe Hisaishi performed by Somnus Quintet<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Composition Workshop <\/strong>\u2013 Wenona School Year 8 Music Day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              • Composer for Facebook Advertisement<\/strong> – the Independent Theatre, North Sydney<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Composition Workshop <\/strong>\u2013 Wenona School Year 8 Music Day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                Biography Christine Pan Christine Pan (she\/they) is a Sydney-based award-winning composer known for her versatility in style and malleability in form. Her passion for powerful storytelling through music spans into various areas of gaming, science, healthcare, film and theatre. Pan’s compositions have been featured by WASO, MSO, Ensemble Offspring, Goldner Quartet, Orchestra Victoria, Musica Viva, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"disabled","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"enabled","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=26"}],"version-history":[{"count":151,"href":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2398,"href":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions\/2398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.christinepanmusic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}