Artist Biography
Peter Sculthorpe: Composer
Peter Sculthorpe is Australia's best-known and most respected composer. His music may be heard on radio, recordings and in concert programs almost anywhere in the world. His life and work are inextricably linked to the surrounding world of artists, writers, composers and performers. Works such as Earth Cry (1986) and Kakadu (1988) reflect the breadth, vastness and loneliness of the Australian landscape and the sounds of its wildlife. Many of his works draw on Aboriginal history, language or melody.
The performance on Saturday of his transcription of Jabiru Dreaming for percussion and didjeridu is a world premiere. Two of his string quartets with didjeridu, 12 and 14, will be also played on Saturday. On Sunday, his work Sydney Singing for oboe and piano will be heard. Peter will also take part in Sounds Amazing!, a round table discussion with the other composers with Margaret Throsby on Friday Afternoon.
www.nla.gov.au/epubs/sculthorpe/music.html
www.mva.org.au/2005/concerts/featuredcomposer.asp
www.australianbiography.gov.au/sculthorpe/script.html