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5 days ago · Arvo Pärt and Australia’s Peter Sculthorpe round out the 20th century before didgeridoo player and composer William Barton joins the orchestra for a performance of his work, Hypersonic ...
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 · 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.
3 days ago · Through his music he has travelled the land and around the world, playing alongside Tommy Emmanuel, the legendary Sixto Rodriguez, and with international composers Peter Sculthorpe and Rupert Gregson-Williams. Russell recently played yidaki for Ms Graca Machel, former First Lady of both Mozambique and South Africa.
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.
5 days ago · Opening with Peter Sculthorpe’s The Stars Turn (bearing inspiration for the title of the tour), it was immediately clear that this was going to be something special. The music itself is all encompassing.
2 days ago · Among Australia’s renowned writers are the poets Les Murray and Judith Wright; novelists Peter Carey, David Malouf, Thomas Keneally, and Thea Astley; and playwright David Williamson. The painter Sir Sidney Nolan produced a vast body of compelling work, often inspired by Australian themes.
