Michael Grebla
Michael Grebla is a multi-award-winning Australian composer and New York permanent resident writing cinematic chamber music with emotional clarity, lyricism, dramatic precision, and a strong sense of momentum. A specialist in bespoke writing for small ensembles, with a particular focus on piano and strings, he is drawn to work that values economy, invention, and a fresh voice in dialogue with tradition. Grebla composes with curiosity, joy, and a love of building with others, creating musical material that empowers performers, directors, and creative teams to shape worlds for audiences. His music is well suited to drama, period work, luxury branding and documentary.
Described as a “respected New York-based Australian composer” (Daily Telegraph) whose music has “great depth and beauty” (Seesaw Magazine), his work has been performed internationally by artists and ensembles including the Arditti String Quartet, ETHEL, and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra with over 45 awards and honors for his practice. Recent projects include Unbreakable, commissioned by the Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., and later used as a diplomatic gift to the United States. His music has also featured in branded content for French perfumer Robertet and in the short film The Statue. A General Sir John Monash Scholar trained in both music and mechanical engineering, Grebla brings intelligence, craft, and a deeply collaborative instinct to concert and media work alike.