About

The music of Australian-Filipino composer Anthony Moles has been described as being ‘full of mechanistic drive and flair’ (Move Records), ‘electrifying and lively’ (Sydney Arts Guide) yet ‘containing moments of lapidary stillness at its centre’ (The Music Trust). The Sydney Morning Herald called his piano piece Diabolic Machines ’a virtuosic showstopper’.

Anthony’s music has been performed by some of Australia’s leading musicians and ensembles, including the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Syzygy Ensemble and Halcyon. Recent performances and recordings of his work include The Tree of Life, Kharis, Leo and The Tower. You can watch recent performances of his music here.  

Anthony is an active social music psychology researcher and holds a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from the Sydney University of Technology. On a broad level, Anthony investigates social identity, social perceptions, and stereotypes. At a more specific level, Anthony has conducted research on the stereotypes and prototypes of musicians and scientists. These research projects have occurred within the Researching Everyday Music Listening lab, where Anthony has served as a co-investigator and co-author under Dr. Amanda Krause’s leadership.

Anthony is also a mental health worker, aspiring clinical psychologist, and has provided music mentorship for at-risk youth. He builds meaningful relationships with clients and has a warm, empathetic nature.