Peter Sculthorpe: Australian Composer

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In what year was Peter Sculthorpe born?

1919
1929 (correct)
1939
1949

At what age did Sculthorpe begin learning the piano and composing?

9 (correct)
12
15
6

Which work brought Sculthorpe international attention after premiering at the ISCM festival in Germany?

Sonatina for Piano (correct)
Sun Music 1
Earth Cry
Port Essington

What was the title of the first piece in Sculthorpe's series inspired by the Australian outback?

Irkanda I (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of music heavily influenced Sculthorpe's compositions, particularly the sounds of Bali?

Asian music (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which country's music, in particular the sounds of Bali, influenced Sculthorpe?

Asian (A) Signup and view all the answers

First Nations Australian chanting is featured in which of Sculthorpe's works?

Requiem (2004) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Sculthorpe's music reflect about the Australian landscape?

Its vast loneliness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Sculthorpe's work also reflects the conflict between which two groups?

European settlers and First Nations Australians (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the national symbol of Australia?

The kangaroo (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main subjects of Peter Sculthorpe's musical compositions?

The people and landscape of Australia (A) Signup and view all the answers

For which types of musical ensembles did Peter Sculthorpe compose?

Orchestra, string quartet, choir, and opera (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Sculthorpe often do with his earlier musical compositions?

Revisits them, reworking them for different instruments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Sculthorpe combine to create his Sun Music ballet?

Several Sun Music pieces (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of music did Peter Sculthorpe explore as a young composer?

Asian music and instruments (A) Signup and view all the answers

What musical tradition did Sculthorpe initially reject as a young composer?

European musical tradition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of music did Sculthorpe teach for several years?

Indonesian music (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sculthorpe eventually stop teaching Indonesian music?

He wanted more time for composing (D) Signup and view all the answers

Sculthorpe's exploration led him towards which broader musical area?

Asian Music (C) Signup and view all the answers

What attire is the man in the image wearing while holding a beater and percussion instrument?

Suit (C) Signup and view all the answers

John C. Williams performs music from which country?

Australia (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is featured in Sculthorpe's Requiem?

Yidaki (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Sculthorpe piece that is based on a First Nations melody?

Djilili (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did William Barton perform in Requiem at the Adelaide Festival?

2004 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What sound does Sculthorpe incorporate into Requiem using stringed instruments?

Seagull cries (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where was Peter Sculthorpe born?

Born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.

What work brought Sculthorpe international attention?

Sonatina for Piano premiered at the International Society for Contemporary Music festival in Germany, bringing him international attention.

What is significant about "Irkanda I"?

First of his Irkanda series focusing on the Australian outback.

What is "Earth Cry" about?

A work about environmental damage and First Nations Australians' lost lands – a musical statement on ecological and social issues.