In 2002 APRA joined forces with the AMC to create the Classical Music Awards. Prior to that, APRA presented an award for “Most Performed Contemporary Classical Composition” at the annual APRA Music Awards.
The winners of the Most Performed Contemporary Classical Composition from 1982 – 2001 were:
2001
“Between Five Bells”
Writer: Peter Sculthorpe
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes (Aust) Pty Ltd
2000
“Charm”
Writer: Gerard Brophy
Artists: Marshall Maguire (Harp), Patricia Pollett (Viola), Geoffrey Collins (Flute)
1999
“Laikan”
Writer: Ross Edwards
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes Pty Ltd
Artist: Australian Ensemble
1998
“The Edge”
Writer: Nigel Westlake
Artist: Edge Music
1997
Hiatus, no awards presented
1996
“Sonata for Harp”
Writer: Peggy Glanville-Hicks
Publisher: G Schirmer Australia Pty Ltd
Artist: Marshall Maguire from "Awakening"
1995
“Concerto for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra”
Writer: Philip Bracanin
Artist: Karin Schaupp
1994
“Devil’s Music”
Writer: Andrew Schultz
Artist: Sydney Symphony Orchestra
1993
“Symphony Da Pacem Domine”
Writer: Ross Edwards
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes (Aust) Pty Ltd
1992
“Refractions at Summer Cloud Bay”
Writer: Nigel Westlake
Publisher: Cue Management
1991
“Towards the Shining Light”
Writer: Brenton Broadstock
1989-1990
“Snugglepot & Cuddlepie”
Writer: Richard Mills
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes (Aust) Pty Ltd
1990
“Concertino For Oboe & Orchestra”
Writer: Colin Brumby
1989
“Fantasia”
Writer: Robert Hughes
Publisher: Chappell & Co (Aust) Pty Ltd
1988
“Overture With Fanfare”
Writer: Richard Mills
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes (Aust) Pty Ltd
1987
“The Mountain”
Writer: Brenton Broadstock
1986
“Trio For Flute & Bassoon”
Writer: George Dreyfus
1985
“Piano Concerto”
Writer: Peter Sculthorpe
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes (Aust) Pty Ltd
1984
“Symphony No.5 In A Minor (Carnival)”
Writer: Alfred Hill
1982
“Corroboree”
Writer: John Antill
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes (Aust) Pty Ltd