Courtenay has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Freedman Classical Fellowship Award.

Of Saying Nothing for two violins, Connor D’Netto
- Alexandra Osborne and Courtenay Cleary, violin

Cycles for violin and electronics, Chris Perren

Nocturne for violin and piano, Margaret Sutherland
- Jo Allen, piano and Courtenay Cleary

Three Cappriccietti for solo violin, Stephen Chin

Beginning with a nationwide search for Australia’s best jazz & classical musicians, The Freedman nominees are selected by nine nominators, comprised of distinguished musicians, composers, or managers from across each state and territory.

The three finalists are selected to compete live in concert for the chance to become the next Freedman Fellow and receive the career-changing $21, 000 cash prize, empowering them to undertake an innovative proposed creative project.

Since its inception, the awards have enhanced the careers of more than forty artists, and the fellows a truely who’s who of the Australian jazz & classical music.