Lara Sweetman
About Me
Current Life & Upcoming Works
Lara Sweetman is a conscientious and hardworking student at Sydney's Conservatorium of Music, in her fourth year completing a Bachelor of Music (Honours) and specialising in Composition for the Creative Industries (CCI). She is currently producing an EP related to her thesis on music for sleep, which is to be published at the end of 2026.
Musical Background & Compositional Aims
Following in her grandmother’s footsteps, she is proficient in the pianoforte with nearly 15 years of experience, sharing her musical knowledge with two younger students who are learning to play the piano. Music is Lara’s passion and drives her to express ideas and emotions through her unique compositional lens.
Thinking outside of the box, Lara’s compositions are a blend of orchestral features with an electronic influence, producing an intriguing fusion and collection of works. Her aim with every piece she creates is to explore a hidden meaning or underlying emotion through the tone colours and textures of various instruments.
My Compositions
Hello
This work was composed and choreographed in collaboration with students at Sydney Dance Company (SDC). It explores the façade us humans wear to present the desirable version of ourselves to society, whilst our true self remains lost.
Re-scoring Koyaanisqatsi
The score for Koyaanisqatsi was originally composed by Philip Glass. On his website, Glass states the following: "The title is a Hopi Indian word meaning “life out of balance.” Created between 1975 and 1982, the film is an apocalyptic vision of the collision of two different worlds – urban life and technology versus the environment."
I chose to compose my own music for this section of the film, taking inspiration from the film's meaning and intention.
More to come!
Watch this space... good things come to those who wait