Remembering Nigel Butterley

We mark the passing of composer Nigel Butterley. The Australian composer, teacher, broadcaster, and pianist died in February 2022 at the age of 86. Never reaching fame internationally he was however a highly respected figure in Australian musical circles. He has created a vast body of music and also championed the work of other contemporary Australian composers and those of other nationalities,  particularly John Cage.  

Divine Art is honoured to have two of Butterley’s shorter piano works in the catalog, Arioso and Comment on a Popular Song recorded by Trevor Barnard (‘A Piano Odyssey’, Diversions DDV 24125). The latter work was also included on Barnard’s album of modern Australian music and Bach transcriptions (Divine Art DDA 25005).