The Eulogy
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THE EULOGY unravels the truths and myths behind the life and career of one of Australia’s most
brilliant, prolific and least understood concert pianists, Geoffrey Tozer. As an 8-year-old child prodigy
the world was his oyster, and he astonished audiences around the world with his remarkable talent. As
an adult he continued to perform in Australia and internationally but for a career that promised and
delivered so much, Tozer’s end was shocking.
At his memorial service in 2009, Tozer’s friend and former Prime Minister, Paul Keating delivered a
searing eulogy, painting a haunting picture of a lonely genius shunned by the Australian musical
establishment. Intrigued by Keating’s controversial eulogy and spurred to find out what went wrong
with Tozer’s career, esteemed conductor and music educator Richard Gill goes on a journey with
members of Tozer’s family, inner circle and musical colleagues to discover the man behind Keating’s
eulogy. The epic tale and musical legacy of one of the greatest pianists Australia never really knew is
finally revealed.