Mary Finsterer is recognised as one of Australia's most original composers. Having completed her Bachelor of Music degree at the University
of Melbourne in 1987, she traveled to Amsterdam to study with
Louis Andriessen in 1993 as recipient of the Royal Netherlands
Government Award. She then completed a Master of Music degree
with Prof. Brenton Broadstock at the University of Melbourne in
1995, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 2003. (Source: Australian Music Centre website)
