Peter sculthorpe composer biography for kids
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Quick facts for kids Peter Sculthorpe AOOBE | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Peter Joshua Sculthorpe |
| Born | (1929-04-29)29 April 1929 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 8 August 2014(2014-08-08) (aged 85) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Opera, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Composer |
Peter Joshua SculthorpeAOOBE (29 April 1929 – 8 August 2014) was an Australian composer.
Peter sculthorpe composer biography for kids
Much of his music resulted from an interest in the music of countries neighboring Australia as well as from the impulse to bring together aspects of Aboriginal Australian music with that of the heritage of the West. He was known primarily for his orchestral and chamber music, such as Kakadu (1988) and Earth Cry (1986), which evoke the sounds and feeling of the Australian bushland and outback.
He also wrote 18 string quartets, using unusual timbral effects, works for piano, and two operas. He stated that he wanted his music to make people