Michael Smetanin

Michael Smetanin is a distinguished Australian composer, born in 1958 in Sydney to Russian parents. Renowned for his unique and impactful compositions, Smetanin's works span stage, orchestral, and chamber music, earning him recognition both in Australia and internationally. With a career spanning over four decades, his music has been performed across Australia, Europe, and North America. Smetanin holds a Bachelor of Music and has taught composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at the University of Sydney. His diverse body of work continues to captivate audiences and solidify his status as one of Australia's most notable contemporary composers.