Sculthorpe composed over 350 works, almost all influenced by the social climate and physical characteristics of Australia. He had a deep love for his country and for its landscape, which he regarded as sacred.
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Peter Sculthorpe
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“Good music should go beyond just sounding beautiful. The pieces in this mixtape elicit memories, inspire me to be a better person, or just feel so real I can nearly feel the notes! Many of these works were inspired by stories or historical events. Others elicit personal, visual landscapes associated with particular memories from when I first heard them. My hope is that these pieces help you to find time to recall and enjoy past memories, or find new inspiration in your future endeavours.”
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“While stretching the definition of wind slightly, this mixtape is an invitation to explore the ‘path less trodden’ of Australian music compositions for both solo and chamber music ensembles centred around a wind instrument.”
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“Everyone has those moments that seem to freeze time, all-consuming moments of our lives that live like YouTube links in our minds. We are shaped by them, stories told time and time again. They never change, preserved for life by the emotional print they forged in us.” – Doreen Cumming, CSO Principal Second Violin
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“Grab your favourite choice of beverage, gaze at a beautiful view and enjoy this eclectic playlist of music worth exploring.” – Freyja Meany, CSO Viola
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“Creativity allows us to solve problems with a spirit of courage and adventure. It’s what makes us human.” – Rachel Thomas, Chief Executive Officer