I learn with sadness of the passing of Australian composer Colin Brumby. Brumby died yesterday in Brisbane at the age of 84. He was the composer of symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, film scores, musicals, chamber music, songs, and choral works. I’ve always been particularly fond of his Piano Concerto No. 1, which isn’t posted on YouTube. However, I did find the slow movement of his Flute Concerto, which sounds equally lovely. I really should have written to him when I had the chance. R.I.P.