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Christopher Gordon (composer)
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Christopher John Gordon (born 1956) is an English-born Australian composer and politician best known for his film scores, but has also received major classical commissions.[1] His film scores include, Ladies in Black (2018), Mao's Last Dancer (2009), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) and On the Beach (2000).[2]
In 2016, Gordon ran for the Arts Party in the City of Ryde based seat of Bennelong, achieving 1.08% of the vote.[3]
In 2017, he was elected as councillor on the East Ward of the City of Ryde for the Greens and was chosen as deputy mayor, serving a single term in 2017–2018.[4][5][6] Gordon sought re-election for a second term on Council on 4 December 2021, but was unsuccessful.[7][8]
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Gordon has won national awards for composition, both in Australia and overseas.[9]
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Film scores
- June Again (2021)
- Ladies in Black (2018)[14]
- Adore (2013)
- Crawl (2011)
- Mao's Last Dancer (2009)
- Daybreakers (2009)
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
- On the Beach (2000)
- Sydney – A Story of a City (2000)
- Moby Dick (1998)
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