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Sophie Hutchings

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Sophie Hutchings is an Australian pianist and composer specializing in minimalist and ambient classical music. She made a name for herself in 2010 with her debut album Becalmed, renowned for its meditative, atmospheric compositions blending piano, strings and delicate textures. Her second album, Night Sky (2012), deepens this nocturnal aesthetic with subtle orchestrations, while White Light (2014) features a series of improvisations recorded in a church, illustrating her spontaneous and intimate approach. In 2017, with Yonder, she musically translates a journey through vast, isolated landscapes through expansive piano motifs. Sophie Hutchings has become a major figure on the contemporary classical crossover scene, notably winning an ARIA Award in 2024 for her album A World Outside, inspired by a road-trip in Northern Australia and marked by collaborations with indigenous artists. In 2025, Become the Sky continued this sonic exploration with single-take recordings, favoring bare emotion and pared-down arrangements. Her work is acclaimed for its contemplative, melancholic and immersive quality, and she has gained international recognition through touring and sales.
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