STARS - Composer Flashcards
1
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Who was the composer? STARS
A
Peter Sculthorpe
2
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Where was Peter Sculthorpe born? STARS
A
He was an Australian composer, born in Tasmania.
3
Q
Describe Sculthorpe’s musical education. STARS
A
Learnt piano age 7
Decided he wanted to be a musician age 14
entered Melbourn conservatorium of music in 1946.
Returned to Launceston in 1950.
Got a scholarship to Oxford in 1958.
Became a staff member at Uni of Sydney in 1963.
4
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What is the main inspiration for Sculthorpe’s music? STARS
A
Australian Landscapes.
5
Q
What does Sculthorpe compose music for? STARS
A
He writes music for orchestral choral and chamber.
6
Q
Names some of Sculthorpe’s other compositions
A
Sun music series Port Essington Mangrove Kakadu Requiem
