About
Musician known for his wide-ranging, diverse repertoire and for his advocacy of new music and composers.
Before Fame
He gained acclaim for tying with Edith Chen at the 1993 International Solo Piano Competition, which was founded by Croatian pianist Ivo Pogorelić.
Trivia
He garnered critical acclaim for his performances and recordings of composer Olivier Messiaen's oeuvre.
Family Life
He partnered with his sister, pianist Bernadette Harvey-Balkus, in 1998 for a two-piano ensemble they called Australian Virtuosi.
Associated With
He also premiered many international composers and their works in Australia, including Milton Babbitt.
