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Click on the links to read some of the letters sent to Allan Zavod thanking or congratulating him on his compositions or performances.

Prime Minister

Letter from former Prime Minister Paul Keating to Allan Zavod. Allan performed at the 'Australia Remembers' Gala Concert held at the Palais Theatre in St. Kilda on 13 Aug, 1995. This letter is a thank you to Allan for his contribution to the event. read more >>>

Red Cross

Letter from Australian Red Cross Secretary General to Allan Zavod. Allan Zavod performed at the 2001 celebration of the Centenary of the Nobel Peace Prize award. This letter is a thank you to Allan for supporting this significant event. read more >>>

Minister for the Arts

Letter from the Minister for the Arts to Allan Zavod. Allan Zavod's Trumpet Concerto was first performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in 1998 with James Morrison on Trumpet, and Allan on Piano. This letter is a thank you to Allan for his brilliant work and performance. read more >>>

Treasurer

Letter from the Treasurer Peter Costello to Allan Zavod. In 1997, Allan Zavod was awarded an Australian Council Music Fund Grant towards the composition of a new work for James Morrison, a jazz trio and the Australian Youth Orchestra. read more >>>

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

Letter from the Artistic Administrator of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to Allan Zavod. This letter is an appreciation of Allan's work, and expressing excitement at the prospect of working with Allan again in the future. read more >>>

Trumpet Concerto

Letters from Keira Technology High School, and Melba Conservatorium of Music. Keira Technology HS took students to see the composition "Concerto for Trumpet, Jazz Trio & Orchestra", in Sydney, and wrote to say how much they loved it. read more >>>

Trombone Concerto

Letter from James Morrison to Allan Zavod. This letter indicates how thrilled he is that Allan is composing a Trombone Concerto. James is excited about playing a new concerto, and looking forward to another fabulous musical collaboration. read more >>>

Jewish Museum Of Australia

Letter from Jewish Museum Of Australia to Allan Zavod. He performed at the 'So Many Notes' Jazz Concert held at the Jewish Museum Of Australia in November 2008. This letter from the Executive and Events committee is a thank you to Allan for his contribution to the event. 'We believe the concert created a new benchmark for Jewish Jazz and we hope you were proud to be involved. It was a brilliant and memorable performance. Apart from the enthusiastic reception received on the day, accolades have been pouring into the Museum all week.'
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Face of Australia

Letter from Australia Post to Allan Zavod. This letter was sent to confirm his engagement for the 'Face of Australia' presentation at the Westin Sydney Ballroom. They were absolutely delighted that he had been able to also secure the services of Marina Prior and Hugh Jackman. read more >>>

Good Morning Australia

Letter from Good Morning Australia to Allan Zavod. This letter was a thank you for his work as Music Director in 1998. read more >>>

Dalai Lama Tour

Letter from the 14th Dalai Lama tour to Allan Zavod. In 1992, The Dalai Lama tour organizers thanked Allan for his performance during the Melbourne tour. (Note: Allan Zavod also Performed for Dalai Lama's Birthday Celebration at the Great Hall, National Gallery of Victoria for the 1996 Australian tour.) read more >>>