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Jun 11, 2024 · This 18th-century music segues neatly into a Nocturnal by contemporary Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe, which gently plumbs the lower half of the keyboard, evoking the dark nights of the outback. Side two of this meticulously produced LP (it is also available as a digital download, with additional tracks) is a sampling of Ben-Yehuda’s ...
Jun 10, 2024 · Peter Sculthorpe, the great Tasmanian born Australian composer, is someone whose music I have listened to with ever-increasing interest since my first encounter on an early Kronos Quartet LP. His is a multi-faceted art: aboriginal music and myth, and the nature mysticism/folk naivete of early Mahler.
Jun 12, 2024 · Commissioned in 1975 by Musica Viva, Peter Sculthorpe's String Quartet No. 9 exemplifies the composer's desire to create a new language for the string quartet which is emblematic of his connection ...
Jun 23, 2024 · One of Australia’s most prolific composers, Peter Sculthorpe was born in Launceston Tasmania, in 1929. His style of music took heavy influence from his Australian heritage, and often blends Aboriginal Australian music with western influences.
2 days ago · Drawing inspiration from Peter Sculthorpe’s iconic masterpiece, The Stars Turn captures the essence of The Song Company’s vibrant history, showcasing a rich tapestry of collaborations with some of the brightest stars of Australian music.
1 day ago · Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe is known for his evocative musical exploration of remote Australian landscapes. Inspired by songlines of Ubirr in Kakadu National Park, this performance of Earth Cry features William Barton. Orff’s epic Carmina Burana flips the traditional idea of a cantata.
1 day ago · Reminiscent of the great Peter Sculthorpe, the quartet gives an ‘arid’ feel to the piece and features striking cello and viola solos. The rapid bowing was impressive and the sound haunting and luxurious at the same time. For me, this is was the highlight of the evening.
